The Lifeboat Inn

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The Lifeboat Inn Perfectly placed for a pint, a weekend break, or supper with family and friends. Simple but tasty dishes, providing colonial riffs on popular classics.

The Lifeboat is a classic inn; step through our door and you can feel the history that is soaked into the very timbers of the building. Order a drink at a bar which has served guests for generations, sit by the fireplace which has kept winter’s chill at bay through the ages, and enjoy the same welcoming atmosphere that has existed here for centuries. We consider ourselves to be very lucky to have such incredible provenance on the doorstep, and our chefs take great delight in producing locally sourced meals, that embrace the regions nautical heritage. We serve excellent traditional food and our menu explores regional British fare from land and sea. Enjoy coastal breezes and friendly greetings. Drift off to sleep in ultra-comfortable beds. Wake to the cry of gulls and the scent of a cooked Lifeboat breakfast. We have 16 rooms and a further 11 rooms availabile 10 minute walk away at The Chequers (formerly Thornham Rooms). A stay at The Lifeboat and The Chequers is ideal for relaxing and leaving the cares of the world behind.

A COASTAL CHRISTMAS // Whether you're stopping by for the main event or spending a few days by the coast in-between Chri...
01/11/2026

A COASTAL CHRISTMAS // Whether you're stopping by for the main event or spending a few days by the coast in-between Christmas and New Year's, relax in the surroundings of the Norfolk Coast Path, enjoy good food and settle in for a night's stay.

To make a reservation or book a break, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/christmas

SNEAK PEEK // Think comforting dinners, pub classics and a twist on seasonal dishes.  Our new menu has something for eve...
29/10/2026

SNEAK PEEK // Think comforting dinners, pub classics and a twist on seasonal dishes. Our new menu has something for everyone.

To take a look at the full menu or make a table reservation with us, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/menus

27/10/2026

AUTUMN MENU // Some places are just made for autumn. And we think we might be one of them! Stop by on your coastal walk and try our new season menu.

To take a look at our menu or make a reservation with us, tap the link in our bio

22/10/2026

HAUNTINGS AT THE LIFEBOAT // Although we can't guarantee any sightings of ghosts this Halloween, we can always rely on our housekeeping team to be keeping busy around the pub.

To take a look at our bedrooms, head to our website, or make a Halloween reservation with us.

NORFOLK RESTAURANT WEEK // Join us from 2nd–6th and 9th–13th for a special set menu making the most of the season, as No...
22/10/2026

NORFOLK RESTAURANT WEEK // Join us from 2nd–6th and 9th–13th for a special set menu making the most of the season, as Norfolk Restaurant Week is back this November.

To find out more, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/menus

16/10/2026

IT’S OUR SEASON // Step through our door and settle in for an afternoon by the fire, warming dishes, or a night’s stay by the sea.

To find out more or take a look at our new season menu, tap the link in our bio

NORFOLK RESTAURANT WEEK // Join us from 2nd–6th and 9th–13th for a special set menu making the most of the season, as No...
10/10/2026

NORFOLK RESTAURANT WEEK // Join us from 2nd–6th and 9th–13th for a special set menu making the most of the season, as Norfolk Restaurant Week is back this November.

Settle in for a midweek lunch, stay for dinner, and let us take care of the rest. To find out more, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/menus

SEA AIR & SANDY PAWS // The good old pub walk is alive and well on the Norfolk coast. Settle in with your four-legged fr...
09/10/2026

SEA AIR & SANDY PAWS // The good old pub walk is alive and well on the Norfolk coast. Settle in with your four-legged friend for a plate of the good stuff or a warm drink after a walk along the beach.

To make a reservation with us or book a stay with dog-bed included, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/

SEASONAL SUPPER & STAY // A seasonal drink, a good supper and a night away.Make an evening of it from 1st October with o...
28/09/2026

SEASONAL SUPPER & STAY // A seasonal drink, a good supper and a night away.
Make an evening of it from 1st October with our new stay package that includes supper, a seasonal drink, and late check-out.

To find out more and check availability, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/supper-and-stay

A COASTAL CHRISTMAS // From Christmas Day lunch and festive dining to a Christmas stay, we've got everything you need to...
25/09/2026

A COASTAL CHRISTMAS // From Christmas Day lunch and festive dining to a Christmas stay, we've got everything you need to make the season your own. Slow down and settle in.

To find out more, take a look at our festive menus or make a booking, click here: https://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com/christmas

Address

Ship Lane
Hunstanton
PE366LT

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

+441485512236

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