The beer garden at one of the oldest pubs on the north Norfolk coast has been named among the best in England.

Big 7 Travel has released its annual list of the 25 best beer gardens and The Ship Inn in Mundesley was ranked at number eight.

The popular travel guide compiled the list using criteria such as customer reviews, location and quality of service. 

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The Ship Inn, run by The Original Collection group, overlooks the golden sands of Mundesley Beach and boasts panoramic sea views.

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Big 7 Travel said: "The Ship Inn is an idyllic seaside escape.

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"The 300-year-old pub, which sits on a cliff, is beloved by locals and visitors for its tasty and unpretentious food and an excellent range of local beers.

"The large beer garden is located at the back of the red-brick pub and offers dazzling views of the North Sea. Families and four-legged friends are welcome."

The Ship Inn, which also has seven boutique bedrooms, was the only pub in East Anglia to feature in the coveted 2023 list.