Hemsby Daytime, England, UK by Graeme Dawes

In the 1940′s anti-tank blocks were built on the beach as part of a coastal defence plan from World War II. The remains of these blocks are still visible today. Large sand dunes stretch for miles and serve as a natural barrier between the sea and the village. Clean, soft sandy beaches that line the coast serve as a natural playground for children and adults alike.

Along the beach, Beach Road is a hot spot for lots of food and lots of fun. There are Bingo games, a variety of clubs, golf, fun fair, arcades, and visitors can dance the night away in a high energy, fun-filled disco club. A popular beach cafe serves food throughout the season.

The village has plenty of quaint shops for those who love to shop and find one-of-a kind gifts. Within the village is a church named St Mary the Virgin Church which was built in the 12th century. A few other attractions are the Scroby Sands wind farm and the Blood Hill wind farm which are near the village.

For those that love a little Rock-n-Roll, there is the Rock’n'Roll weekender that features music from the 1950′s. Other festivities include the Longshore Herring Festival which celebrates the significant fishing traditions. Guests watch a parade and listen to live music as they eat BBQ’d herrings on the beach.

An important service to Hemsby is the volunteer organization known as Hemsby Lifeboat. This organization relies on fund raisers and public donations to operate since it is not owned and operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Their job is to rescue boats and people who are in distress. Every year, Hemsby Lifeboat holds a fundraiser offering lots of booths and stalls.

If you want to find out further details about the busy village of Hemsby in Norfolk please Click Here to visit the Travel and Accommodation Guide for the area.
https://www.yarmouthnorfolk.co.uk/hemsby/

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Visitors to the theatre can be entertained by such acts as Roy Chubby Brown, Sarah Millican, and the 70′s Musical BOOGIE NIGHTS.

Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth, UK by Adam Smith

If the theatre doesn’t interest you, there are indoor and outdoor rides such as the Giant Slide, Big Foot Super Truck, Formula One Raceway, Childrens Log Flume, Ghost Train, and Super Trucks to name a few.

There are two arcades that have traditional penny slot machines to state-of-the art computerised racing machines to get your blood pumping and test your skill.

And if the indoor and outdoor rides and the arcades don’t tickle your fancy, there are a whole slew of games from Bingo to a Rifle Range to Can Alley Games to Mini-go-Karts, and Kiddies Rides that are guaranteed to provide an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

For those who love to shop, and especially those with a sweet tooth, there are plenty of candy shops, doughnut shops, and novelty shops up and down the pier. If you are hungry for something other than sugar, there is a burger joint, seafood restaurants, and a cafe.

If you have had a long day and need an adult beverage or three, there is the Pier Tavern that offers great music, live entertainment, Karaoke, (for those brave enough to try it), a billiards room, and a family area. Pier Tavern is one of the most popular bars on the Pier.

Another popular pub is the Long Johns Showbar. It is family friendly by day, offering family friendly entertainment and once the kiddies are home sound asleep, the bar offers the night dwelling adults the very best in DJ’s to listen to while enjoying a few adult beverages.

Further information about the history of Britannia Pier, events coming up in Long Johns Showbar or The Pier Tavern and Theatre dates visit: https://www.yarmouth-norfolk.co.uk/holiday/britannia-pier.htm

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Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth, UK by Jeremy Thompson

Chief attractions

Once you enter the park you are sure to be tempted to enjoy a ride. Besides the exciting Scenic Railway Roller Coaster there are lots of other rides to cater palpitating pleasure at every moment. Even children find ample scope of great attractions as there are various amusement arcades, ice cream and sweet shops. If you have time you can eat what you like in the cosy corner of the park. Initially just after the inauguration there were only two rides in the Pleasure Beach. Now there are countless ones ranging from the Segway Grand prix to Cups and Saucers especially made for the children. Amid all the thrilling rides there is of course another special attraction for the park visitors, the ferris wheel, popularly known as the Yarmouth Wheel.

Special one

Keeping aside the rides if you want to taste something special you have to wait for a year or two. ‘The Edge’, a multiplex comprising a cinema hall, hotel, bowling alley and obviously a casino within it is going to raise its head adjacent to the park to add colour to tinge the Pleasure Beach.

However there is free entry to the park you need to pay for the rides which is between £13 – £25 for unlimited rides for the day priced depending on childrens ages. Opening times vary and depend also on the weather. There is a car park which is free if you buy a ride ticket.

For more information about Great Yarmouth seafront visit: https://www.yarmouthnorfolk.co.uk/.

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