Hunstanton St. Edmunds (as it was originally named) is a seaside resort on the north-west Norfolk coast, created by Henry Styleman LeStrange in 1845 to serve as a coastal holiday village. It has fulfilled this rôle perfectly ever since. Whether you want a huge clean beach or entertainment, from the quiet gardens in the North to the funfair in the South, with an aquarium, swimming pool, fitness centre, amusement arcades, a theatre, shops, inns, restaurants, boarding houses and hotels, Hunstanton has something for everyone.

On the green overlooking the Wash is the town sign, made by Harry Carter in 1980. The motto on the Coat of Arms is "Alious Delectare Iuvat" ("It is our pleasure to please others"). This motto sets the mood for the town's welcome to all who visit.

The inn in the background is the Golden Lion. It was the first building in the town. It was originally called the New Inn, but was commonly referred to as LeStrange's folly because it was the only building in the area.

The Tourist Information Office is beside the Golden Lion, in the old council offices (to the right in this view).

The name of the town is sometimes pronounced "Hunston" by locals. There is a story that it is a contraction of "Honey Stone Town", from the local carrstone that is a feature of many of the buildings. However, the new town of Hunstanton was named after the old town (now Old Hunstanton) and that in turn is a very old name, probably Saxon.