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Tinner's Arms, Zennor

Zennor

in the county of Cornwall

VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea

in the county of Kent

Pictures of Hemsby

in the county of Norfolk

About Hemsby

Hemsby is located close to Great Yarmouth, within easy reach of the fine network of waterways covering the landscape of the Norfolk Broads.

At the centre of the village lies the parish church dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Our Lord. It is this that gives a clue to how long there has been habitation in the village, for a church at Hemsby was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, although the present church dates mostly from the 14th century. The church is perpendicular, with a chancel, nave and south porch. It has much to interest the visitor including a 20th century east window designed by Caroline Swash, this was installed in 1985.

A road from the village leads to Newport beach which is backed by grassy dunes, there are other lovely sandy beaches all within easy reach, some within comfortable walking distance. The village has a few shops and a local pub, but larger facilities and other amenities can be found at Great Yarmouth.

There are some amusements and attractions, for this is a region of holiday parks and chalet's. With the close proximity of the Norfolk Broads National Park there is plenty of scope for boating and fishing.

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Winterton-on-Sea (36 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N of Hemsby)

When Daniel Defoe visited this quaint coastal village in the year 1725, he famously wrote that almost half the houses in the village where built of timber taken from wrecks...

Caister beach

Caister-on-Sea (39 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE of Hemsby)

Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children...

St. Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth (475 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction S of Hemsby)

This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds...

Gorleston Sea Front

Gorleston-on-Sea (60 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S of Hemsby)

Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families...

An Old Mill now a private residence.

Reedham (46 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW of Hemsby)

Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich...

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Castle remains

Caister Castle (8 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)

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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby, Norfolk.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (29 Pictures)

(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction SW)

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The wall of Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Burgh Castle, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort (16 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S)

The ruins of Burgh Castle are in the care of English heritage, they consist of little more than the remains of impressive Roman.....

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The Norfolk Broads (54 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)

A trip to the Norfolk Broads is to experience a little bit of paradise where the most beautiful sound, is the sound of silence......

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Somerleyton Hall (13 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction S)

Somerleyton Hall, a splendid Victorian residence of palatial proportions was the creation of Sir Morgan Peto, a clever.....

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Lowestoft Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction S)

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Lowestoft Museum

Lowestoft Museum (2 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)

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