When summer’s kiss-me-quick seaside fun ebbs into winter, Hemsby’s famous golden sands transform into a wilder coastline revealing moods you might otherwise miss. Experience the local tranquillity on foot or by bike, immersed in the beauty of nature. Shy wildlife emerges and you might see creatures who hide themselves away at busier times of year. Diverse nature reserves surround you along this path, home to seals, otters and more. You’ll spot skeins of birds migrating on their autumnal flight paths, following the mysterious call of the season.

This is where the Broads National Park meets the sea, a watery land where boundaries shimmer in pearly light and the world is all yours. It’s a serene local spot, though in rough weather you might spy the volunteer crew of the RNLI Hemsby Lifeboat on an urgent shout, bright brave orange heading out into the grey winter sea.

Hire a bike to cycle along the sea or stroll through picturesque coastal villages and across sweeping sandy beaches where boulders and bunkers are historic reminders of Norfolk at war. Or wander through the labyrinth of pathways carved in Hemsby’s rolling dunes tufted with grass. And like smugglers of old, leave no trace of your visit to this peaceful hidden place.

Getting a bit chilly? Head back to Hemsby and reward yourself with cosy coffees and hot chocolate at The Yacht Club or celebrate the town’s long fishing tradition and tuck into hearty fish and chips at the Posh Plaice fish bar.