Hunstanton cliffs, Norfolk, England. There are three distinct layers of sedimentary rock. Lowest near the beach is a sandstone known as carstone (brown, several meters thick), a coarse and gritty rock from the Lower Cretaceous, containing large quantities of iron. Next, is a thin layer of Hunstanton Red Rock (red, 1.2 meters thick), a pink ferruginous (iron) limestone layer from the Lower Cretaceous. The topmost layer is Cenomanian chalk (white, several meters thick), from the Upper Cretaceous, containing fine crystals of calcite (calcium carbonate). The Cretaceous dates from 145 to 65 million years ago.

The seaside resort of Hunstanton has the unusual distinction of being an east coast resort that faces west and as a result gets a fair share of sun and enjoys lovely sunsets. The name Hunstanton may derive from the 'Honeystone', the old name for the local stone, or more likely from the River Hunn which originates on the grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall and forms a moat around the house.

Traditional seaside attractions include donkey rides on the beach.  For more info click on this link to Hunstanton.