Top 5 Best Hemsby Amusements

Hemsby is a hidden gem of a seaside resort located just eight miles north of Great Yarmouth seafront. There are theme park rides, attractions and some of the best Hemsby amusements in Norfolk situated here - so be sure not to miss out when visiting the coast. 

Mainly serving caravan and cabin holidaymakers, the Beach Road tourist area is easy to access from Norwich, Great Yarmouth or Lowestoft. 

The Hemsby tourist epicentre is close to the main beach access on Beach Road. Whilst most of the arcades are in this closeknit area, three of the best amusements in Hemsby are situated a short walk south on the popular Newport Road. 

The wider area also has many cabin and caravan sites, both on the coast and further inland and there are also a few standalone amusements that can be found by exploring the local area. Be sure to check out Potter Heigham, Scratby and Sea Palling.

Top 5 Best Hemsby Amusements

With so much choice it really is hard to choose the five best amusements in Hemsby, though they really are all worth visiting. Visitors can expect to find large modern ticket machines and arcade games and plenty of other ways to win tickets including coin pushers with feature boards, ticket slot machines and a wide range of arcade games that reward tickets for skill and consistent aiming. 

For those seeking nostalgia of youth to pass forward onto children or grand children there are also two arcade tombola prize bingo halls in Hemsby. So why not enjoy a game with family and win a great prize. 

For lunch and dinner options there is an abundance of seaside food staples available including fish and chips, ice cream, stick of rock and other fast-food favourites. There are hotels and pubs serving roast dinners and traditional British dishes such as Shepards pie and roast beef.

5) The Mirage Amusements Arcade Hemsby

The Mirage Amusements has bright colourful signage that cannot be missed by anyone on Hemsby’s Beach Road. The arcade itself has a great selection of arcade games and slot machines for all of the family to enjoy. The fruit machine section is vast with a great range of machines a from the nineties up to the present. There are many coin pushers here with great shelf prizes and generous tuppenny falls. Tickets can be one from the wide range of different machines and exchanged via the rear change kiosk. The casino slot machine area is vast and has a huge selection of big jackpot slots. 

4) Sands Amusements Arcade Hemsby

Sands A Goccupies a prime position on the corner of Beach and St Thomas Road. They have a great range of coin pushers here with generous shelf prizes. The fruit machine area is generous, and they have some quality sit-down machines including Adders and Ladders. There is also a large casino slot machine zone for the gaming adults. Families can win plush toys in the wide range of crane machines to play here, and they have a nice range of branded teddies. 

3) Pink Palace Amusements Arcade Scratby

The Pink Palace Arcade is located just south of Hemsby in the next village over called Scratby. This area has lots of cabins and holiday homes and certainly benefits from having such a great standalone amusements venue nestled between two food takeaways. They have a great range of prizes including a whole window dedicated to sweets and lollies. With so many modern ticket machines it is easy to win a great prize here. A spacious venue with something for the whole family. 

2) Treasure Island Amusements Arcade Hemsby

Treasure Island is located south of the main tourist area on the corner of Newport Road. There are several alleys that visitors can take to reach this area all within easy walking distance of The Lacon Arms. With seating out-front and a young kiddies train and rides this is a good place to congregate if with family and there is a great food venue next door. The atmosphere of this arcade is magical and it really does feel like discovering pirate treasure cove! With a great range of all the latest ticket arcade games and a great range of prizes, this arcade has fun things to do for all of the family.

1) Oasis Amusements Arcade Hemsby

Oasis Amusements Is located at the centre of the main tourist area on Beach Road. It benefits from a forecourt with kids rides and lots of food kiosk options and a seating area out front. A great hub for family members to congregate. 

The arcade has a wide range of different modern machines, most with ticket prizes to be won. They have fairground style ticket machines, coin pushers with feature boards and many of the latest games for players to enjoy. Previously having an arcade bingo section, much of their ticket prize stock is high quality and they have lots of different items on display behind the vast prize windows. An arcade not to be missed. 

Visit in the day or play at night?

With Hemsby being a close-knit resort, they certainly make the most of all times of day. Visitors at night can expect illuminations and lights akin to Blackpool and lovely traditional fun fair style signage to be enthralled by. Food kiosks are open late and there is also a great range of public houses and restaurants to grab a locally brewed ale. Daytime fun starts early and visitors can be seen milling around with shops and entertainment venues open as early as 9am. 

Perfect for Summer and Winter

In the summertime, Hemsby can be busy with visitors staying at their cabins and caravans. This is great for the local economy, and it means all venues are well stocked and able to cater for large groups and busy footfall throughout the summer season. Venues are open late and there is plenty of parking for those who want to make day or weekend trips. 

With most of the Hemsby amusements and entertainment venues being clustered around Beach Road it is very easy to take respite from the sun (or rain) indoors and hop from one amusements complex to the next with minimal exposure to the elements.

Like many seaside resorts, Hemsby is open during the winter though venues will run with less staff and limited opening times during the low season. It is always best to call ahead to ensure that the venues you want to explore are open on the days you visit to avoid upset. Some venues will open at the weekends and close some days during the week. 

Hemsby Amusements Verdict

If you love the convenience of having everything in one small area, then be sure to visit Hemsby. If you enjoy being rewarded for a little exploration, then take a short stroll to the Newport Road area as two of our top picks are located here. If you are a true adventurer then also check out Scratby, Potter Higham and Great Yarmouth!

Hemsby’s best amusements all have a great range of arcade games including the latest modern ticket redemption machines, yet also many different types of fruit machines for the older generations. Two pence, ten pence and shelf prizes are easily won here as well as the large amounts of tickets from the huge selections of fairground arcade games on offer. 

For a cost-effective resort-style family day out or extended trip then Hemsby really does have a range of fun for all of the family to enjoy together.