Season: summer
It was a bright and breezy day at Great Yarmouth for this summer visit. The rides were in full flow on the promenade and the pier was full of visitors. A low tide gave access to the acres of golden sand by the Britannia Pier. There is everything to hand in nearby Great Yarmouth, yet the beach feels natural and isolated by the water at low tide, looking out over a blue sea.
A world of memories for Chris on the beach at Great Yarmouth.
Season: autumn
Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s most popular resort. It has a long, soft, sandy, wide beach, but the tide doesn’t retreat far. The length of the beach means that you can always find a secluded spot or mix with the massed summer holidaymakers. Yarmouth is loud, bright and brash. There’s plenty of action to enjoy in the town, with diverse shops and a vibrant nightlife. If you want more privacy, try South Beach, situated between the pier and the outer harbour at the mouth of the River Yare.
The beach as an important link for Mollie through time.
The beach means the dream and a goal of being able to retire and live on a beach that had everything on it that I needed, in close proximity, where I would never have to drive again, never wear shoes, had a temperature that only required me to wear shorts and have the pleasure of feeding the seagulls every morning.
The beach is a place where I can feel close to nature, no matter what’s going on in my life or where I happen to be, being by the sea and hearing the sound of the waves, smelling that unique sea air, watching the peaceful movement of the water, feeling the sun on my face, and the breeze in my hair.
It never fails to bring a sense of peace and calm, and the ability to just be, to contemplate the beauty of life and the world, to slow my mind and become one with the endless cycle of life in the rhythm of the waves.
It’s timeless, and has the power to instantly take me back to my childhood, with many precious memories, being in and appreciating the present moment, and happy anticipation of times yet to come.
In Great Yarmouth we are very lucky to have a very large stretch of beautiful sandy beach, and whether you are looking for the hustle and bustle along the Golden Mile, the Pier and attractions, or the peace and tranquility of the North Denes beach with dunes and golden sand, perfect for quiet contemplation, Great Yarmouth has it all.
Winter or Summer, Spring or Autumn, the atmosphere of the beach changes, the weather changes, yet at the same time still remains the same, that’s it’s true beauty and magic for me.