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Popular Resorts to Move to in East Anglia

People move to the coast for a variety of reasons, such as the healthy sea air, the social life and the scenery. These are all on offer in abundance in resorts along the East Anglian coastline.

If you are thinking about house removals to Suffolk, Norfolk or Essex, then Hamiltons Removals has compiled this guide to the most popular seaside towns and villages in the three counties.

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Southwold

This charming North East Suffolk town, pictured above, scores consistently well in national surveys to find the most popular resort in the UK – including the latest report by consumer champions Which?

Southwold has plenty of traditional ingredients for those who do like to be beside the seaside, including a great sandy beach, a pier with plenty of attractions, and, for children, regular Punch and Judy shows in the summer months. Adults may prefer the thriving summer theatre programme which runs from May until September, with most of the regular performances taking place at St Edmunds Hall.

However, there’s plenty to offer all year round. A stroll down the High Street will reveal a host of quirky independent retailers. And residents can also enjoy a pint of locally-brewed Adnams beer, one of the county’s most iconic brands.

Aldeburgh

Its beach may consist of shingle rather than sand, but otherwise Aldeburgh – which has also been rated one of the best seaside towns in the UK by Which? –  has a lot in common with its near-neighbour Southwold.

Aldeburgh also has a thriving arts scene, although this is more due to its independent cinema and its music than to its literary tradition. The Aldeburgh Festival (now known as Aldeburgh Music) was founded by composer Benjamin Britten in 1948 and every year it draws world-class performers to the nearby Snape Maltings concert hall and venues around the town.

The resort also has a wide range of local shops, and it is renowned for its food and drink offering. Fishermen sell their daily catches direct to the customer from huts by the town’s Yacht Club.  

Blakeney

This North Norfolk village lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is most famous for its wildlife.  A boat trip out to see the seals at Blakeney Point is regarded by many as a ‘must-do’. The area is also home to a wide variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, ringed plovers, Common Teal and Brent geese. 

There are plenty of places to eat and art galleries to visit. Blakeney is rated one of the best resorts in the UK by Which?, which ranked it highest for its spectacular scenery and the peace and quiet it offered. 

Cromer

This seaside resort, just along the coast from Blakeney, was first made popular by the Victorians, and many of its original features survive today. Foremost among these is Cromer Pier, whose Pavilion Theatre hosts an end-of-the-pier variety show every summer and winter – the only one to survive in the whole of the UK.

If you want to do something more energetic than sunbathe or make sandcastles, then the prevailing tides mean the coastline is usually an excellent place to try surfing or paddle boarding.  And no mention of Cromer would be complete without referring to its crabs, a local delicacy which thrives on the chalk reefs found offshore. This keeps the water clean, giving the crustaceans their uniquely sweet flavour.  

Frinton-on-Sea

The highest-placed Essex resort in the Which? report, Frinton-on-Sea scored highly for peace and quiet and value for money. When the town was built in the 1890s by the industrialist Richard Powell Cooper, he followed a number of rules – no pubs or boarding houses, no pier and no amusements on the seafront. (Many of these can be found in nearby Walton-on-the-Naze).

It’s only been in recent years that Frinton has made some concessions to modernity; the first fish and chip shop opened in 1992 and the first pub eight years later. For all its gentility, Frinton remains a popular resort to move to, and not just with the older generation. Many younger people have bought houses and flats in the town and commute to London.  

House Removals to Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk with Hamiltons Removals

Hamiltons Removals have more than 25 years of expertise in house removals to Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and to all parts of the UK. We are based on the Suffolk/Norfolk border and have a reputation for excellent customer service and competitive prices. If you would like to know more, follow this link or call us on 01379 855203.

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