Scratby

Scratby is a small village on the East coast of Norfolk and is most well known for its sandy beach and low cliffs which attract people throughout the year for unrestricted dog walks, paddling, swimming, summer beach days and fishing. This area of Norfolk is a popular family destination with nearby Great Yarmouth just 7 miles to the south.

The village has its own convenience shop, garden centre, several tea shops and seasonal cafes to cater for tourism and a well established pub in California which adjoins Scratby. There’s a modern parish hall which offers weekly clubs and a social meeting point.

Further afield there are main road links to nearby Caister on Sea which has several large supermarkets, garages, independent shops, primary and secondary high school and a little further south is the main borough town Great Yarmouth of which serves as the local administrative centre. Transport via car or bus are the main options of travel to get around with regular stops in the village serving both residents and tourists through the year.

Scratby sits between Hemsby and Ormesby and Caister so it’s certainly not an isolated village but retains its own peaceful way of life and identity.

Those wishing to seek a quieter way of life with an abundance of coastal fresh air and beach side strolls look no further.

Main landmarks which are all accessible are The Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and broads famed for boating, fishing and the unspoilt natural environment.

The North Norfolk Coast is a short drive away showcasing a desirable area made up of picturesque coastal resort towns, villages, varied landscapes and another one of Norfolk’s main tourist hotspots.

Norwich is easily accessed via Great Yarmouth or by travelling through Filby, an attractive village famed for summer displays of flowers all along the main road and winner of many In Bloom awards. The main trunk road A47 from Acle is currently being upgraded and dualled so in the future expect travel times to Norwich to be improved.