Hemsby

Come & Visit the ever Happy Hemsby on the East Norfolk Coast

Where is Hemsby & What is Hemsby in Norfolk all About then?

come and visit Hemsby-on-the-East-Norfolk-CoastHemsby is a cute village and popular seaside resort in the great English county of Norfolk. Hemsby is situated 7.5 miles north along the coast from Great Yarmouth. In the 2001 population census Hemsby had a population of just under 3,000 in 1,221 households. The village of Hemsby borders the villages of Winterton on Sea and Scratby, which are also popular tourist resorts all year round.

Why Visit Hemsby | An East Norfolk Seaside Resort?

One of the major tourist atrractions to Hemsby is the beautiful beaches, with miles of sandy coastline and sand dunes. The Large sand dunes create a naturally made barrier between the beach and the village just behind it. Visitors often like the quirky scattering of anti tank blockades along the beach, which are left over from the Second World War. Hemsby itself is split into two areas, namely, Hemsby Beach and Hemsby Village. Hemsby Village is mainly residential, with the tourist area of the village being located along Beach Road and is commonly known as ‘Hemsby Beach’. This entertainment area comprises a number of tourism industries. Entertainment & accommodation. At the beach end of Hemsby road are a number of cafes, shops and amusement arcades, which offer a wide range of exciting games and services such as ten pin bowling, bingo, play areas and many different arcade and fruit machines as well as a variety of seaside themed cafes and restaurants for you to relax and enjoy.

A bit of History About Hemsby in Norfolk

Hemsby along with a lot of the Norfolk coastline was targeted by the Norman Vikings, who initially raided this area in search of precious materials and a selection of slaves to help with their conquests. The village of Hemsby would have been founded at some point around this time. The settlement would have grrown steadily and that is verified by the fact that Hemsby is listed in the Domesday Book under the rather interesting spelling of Haimesbei.

Useful resources for Hemsby in Norfolk

Love Hemsby – Tourist Information Website
Hemsby on Sea Hotel Bookings
Hemsby Bed & Breakfasts / Guest Houses
Holiday Cottages in Hemsby
Holiday Parks in Hemsby
Things To Do in Hemsby

Map of Hemsby in Norfolk in the UK

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