Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Norfolk is a pivotal region for cockle harvesting in the UK, particularly from the Wash, a major estuary renowned for its rich shellfish beds. This area supports a significant fishery, with companies like Lynn Shellfish playing a crucial role in the supply chain. The unique estuarine environment of the Wash provides ideal conditions for cockle growth, making Norfolk a key hub for this popular seafood.
The cockle industry in Norfolk benefits from established local processing facilities, often situated near key ports such as King's Lynn. These operations handle the sorting, cleaning, and packing of cockles for both domestic and international markets. The trade provides vital employment opportunities within coastal communities and contributes significantly to the regional economy, with many cockles being exported to European markets like Spain and Portugal.
Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk District
King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn, Norfolk
King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Wells Next The Sea, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Walsoken, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk District
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk