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Five reasons to book your 2024 holiday on the Norfolk coast

At Richardson’s, we’re keen to shout about what makes a stay on the Norfolk coast so great,
so we’ve picked our top five reasons to book a stay by the sea.

As a five-star family-owned holiday park, we here at Richardson’s know just how special the Norfolk coast is. Our Hemsby Beach Holiday Park near Great Yarmouth not only offers a host of exciting activities and things to do on site, it’s also perfectly positioned to provide a great base from which to explore the stunning natural spots, seaside attractions and sandy beaches of the Norfolk coast. There’s truly something for everyone on our county’s glorious coastline, and here, we’ve picked out our top five reasons why you should book your 2024 holiday on the Norfolk coast.

1. Family Fun

A host of activities can be found along Norfolk’s coast, including arcades, funfairs, theatre shows, mini golf, wildlife parks and more. At Richardson’s Hemsby Beach Holiday Park, we also have plenty for families to do on site – climbing walls, a multi-use games area, The Ellie Club for little ones, indoor and outdoor play areas, exciting Go Active activities and even a heated indoor pool. Plus, the adjacent Richardson’s Family Entertainment Centre, which includes an outdoor high ropes experience and, new for 2024, 10-pin bowling and the Coconut Tree Climb. The Quarterdeck Show Bar also hosts fantastic family-friendly entertainment in the evenings, all included in the price of a holiday!

Discover on-park activities on our website.

2. Beautiful Beaches

One of the main reasons people visit the coast is to spend time relaxing on or exploring the beach. From walking in the sand dunes at Winterton-on-Sea to enjoying an ice cream in a deck chair in Great Yarmouth, the beaches of Norfolk’s coast have something for everyone.

Richardson’s Hemsby Beach Holiday Park is located close to the wide-open beach, which boasts golden sands backed by grassy dunes and ‘good’ quality waters, making it perfect for water-based activities. From our park reception, it’s just a 10-minute stroll down to Hemsby’s beautiful beach. The bright lights of Great Yarmouth are only seven miles away and easily reached by open-top buses operating throughout the summer.

3. Delicious Food

No coastal holiday is complete without some delicious treats, and Norfolk’s friendly seaside eateries are serving up everything from fish and chips and ice cream to fresh seafood and more.

Don’t fancy eating out? Our on-park restaurants serve up a variety of mouth-watering meal options with both table service and take away available. The Quarterdeck Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can grab a drink and snack before a grand day out at The Coastal Café, and a portion of fish and chips from Posh Plaice is the perfect way to end the day.

4. History and Heritage

Norfolk’s coastline is alive with history and culture. Many of the towns have a well-documented connection to Britain’s maritime history; the Deep History Coast between Weybourne and Cart Gap is home to the earliest evidence of humans in the country and Norfolk even has links to the Vikings, who arrived on our shores in 840AD. You can discover Great Yarmouth’s rich maritime history at the Time and Tide or Elizabethan House Museums, or head just outside the town to Burgh Castle, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Britain.

The Lowestoft Maritime Museum traces the town’s history from a fishing village to a thriving port, and other stunning heritage sites can be found along the Norfolk Broads. We have even more information on the Norfolk coast’s history and heritage here.

5. On the Water

There’s no better way to unwind on holiday than spending time in or on the water. Hemsby Beach is well-suited for swimming, and nearby Great Yarmouth has 15 miles of sandy beach to enjoy, as well as boat and pedalo hire at The Waterways.

You can even take a day boat trip to explore the inland waterways of the Norfolk Broads with your family from our Day Boats Marina in Wroxham.

Our Go Active activities also include a range of water-based experiences. Find out more and book your activities here.