HEMSBY

The beaches are one of the major draws of Hemsby, with miles of sandy coastline. Large sand dunes form a natural barrier between the beach and the village behind it. Hemsby is split into two parts: Hemsby Village and Hemsby Beach. Hemsby Village is mainly the residential area located about a mile inland. Kingway is an area of the village which includes a SPAR shop, hairdressers and Chinese restaurant. This is also the main location for buses into Great Yarmouth and Martham. The tourist-based part of the village lies along Beach Road and is commonly known as Hemsby Beach. This area comprises a number of tourism industries and reaches from the centre of the village to the beach and dunes. At the beach end of the road are a number of cafes, shops and amusement arcades. A wide variety of games and services is on offer including ten-pin bowling, bingo, a play area and many different machines. A variety of seaside-style cafes and restaurants are available, offering sit-down meals, take-away fish and chips and Chinese food. Fun fairs, crazy golf courses and children's rides also feature on a number of sites along the street.

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We start our tour of Hemsby on the beach! Large sand dunes form a natural barrier between the beach and the village behind it. One of the more unusual features of the beach is a scattering of anti-tank blocks across the beach, left over from the World War II coastline defences. Erosion is a major problem in the surrounding villages of Winterton on Sea and Caister where sandy cliffs are being destroyed by the forces of the sea. Hemsby's dunes are also being eroded but the wide beach means the effects are less noticed.

Behind the beach is a number of take away refreshment stalls, a pub and a large car park (pay & display).

We now arrive in Beach Road (commonly known as Hemsby Beach) and this runs right from the beach into Hemsby Village (about half a mile). At the beach end of the road are a number of cafes, shops and amusement arcades. A wide variety of games and services is on offer including ten-pin bowling, bingo, a play area and many different machines. A variety of seaside-style cafes and restaurants are available, offering sit-down meals, take-away fish and chips and Chinese food. Fun fairs, crazy golf courses and children's rides also feature on a number of sites along the street.

Hemsby Beach Holiday Village - Hemsby - East Norfolk

Independently owned Hemsby Beach Holiday Village is the place for you if you're looking for a fun packed family holiday.The setting is perfect for a seaside holiday; 300 yards from Hemsby's famous golden beach, with rolling sand dunes and safe bathing. There's plenty of space for your children to run around at the park and by the sea. You'll never be crowded on these beaches. There are amusements and entertainment to suit everyone. A range of facilities are nearby including shops, cafes, amusements of all types, fun fair and souvenir shops there is lots to keep you busy. A wide variety of snacks are available, with takeaway food bars catering for all tastes from fish and chips to ice cream.

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Summerfields - Scratby (near Hemsby) - East Norfolk

Summerfields offers the choice of attractions you'd expect from a popular holiday park on the East coast. Among the parks closest to the famous sandy beaches of the lovely Norfolk coastline, this is a real family centre offering a super fun holiday for all. You'll love the glass-fronted heated indoor swimming pool, and the Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club, with live music, dancing, bingo and freshly prepared food and takeaways. The Horizon Suite also offers family entertainment nightly. A soft play area keeps the children happy, while kids aged 5 to 11 enjoy all the fun, games and competitions every morning with the Elle Elephant Club.

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California Cliffs - near Hemsby - East Norfolk

Whatever you are looking for, you're sure to find it at California Cliffs! You can choose the bright lights and seaside hustle and bustle of nearby Great Yarmouth, relax in the peace, tranquillity and waterside villages and pubs of the Norfolk Broads, or simply enjoy all the park has to offer. A firm favourite with all the family, California Cliffs is just a short walk from a superb sandy beach stretching for miles along the glorious Norfolk coast. An indoor pool with a conservatory style roof and access through to a heated outdoor splash pool and twisting flume are among the attractions of this fun filled park. With something to suit everyone, the whole family will love the sports programmes on offer, crazy golf, adventure playground and children's clubs - to mention but a few! Once the sun goes down, you can enjoy a tasty meal in The Waterside bar before enjoying the dazzling entertainment provided for all the family in the Clifftop Showbar.

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