Like many villages along this part of the coast, Waxham has a long sandy beach backed up by sand dunes.  This is a much quieter beach than most and an ideal location for those that do not like the busier beaches of the larger resorts.

Situated near Sea Palling, Waxham is better known for its huge barn which has been restored by the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage at a cost of £460,000. The size of the barn is impressive and it is open to the public and a Grade I listed building.

This area is also popular with bird watchers as many migrant birds are found here.