Parts of a UK seaside town beloved by British holidaymakers are at risk of vanishing into the sea.
Happisburgh, on the coast of Norfolk, has lost over 250m of coastline since the 1990s and experts say it could lose almost 100m more by 2050.
Some of Happisburgh’s residents have had to abandon their homes due to the cliffs crumbling beneath them.
The cliffs in the area are made of boulder clay which means they tend to slump when wet, increasing the risk of erosion.
And figures published in 2019, based on data collected by the Environmental Agency’s National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping project, suggest the village could be the worst-affected place in the UK by coastal erosion.
Despite the risks, Happisburgh remains a popular holiday destination with thousands visiting every year.
Maria Jennings, a local B&B owner, says: ‘We know the risks, but we also know the beauty. People come here to relax, enjoy the beach and walk the coast.
‘Most understand the situation – they just want to enjoy it while they still can.’
Happisburgh, on the coast of Norfolk, has lost over 250m of coastline since the 1990s
Some of Happisburgh’s residents have had to abandon their homes due to the cliffs crumbling beneath them
In some areas of Norfolk, the rate of erosion has reached over four metres per year. More than 200 villages and town in east England are thought to be at risk
And Emma Cartwright, a 41-year-old tourist from Birmingham, adds: ‘We come every summer. It’s beautiful and quiet – like stepping back in time.
‘You’re aware of the erosion but that makes you appreciate it more. We treat every trip like it might be the last.’
In some areas of Norfolk, the rate of erosion has reached over four metres per year. More than 200 villages and town in east England are thought to be at risk.
It comes after the expert team at Hoseasons holiday homes revealed the UK’s best destination dupes – including a seaside that’ll make you feel like you’re in Australia.
The experts said: ‘We all have those bucket list destinations that we hope to finally visit someday, whether it’s to experience a new culture, take in the natural wonders or even just relax on the beach.
‘Unfortunately, it can take some time before we’re able to jet off to these locales, but sometimes you’re able to get a taste of them, without even leaving the country.’
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