They've enchanted locals and intrigued holidaymakers all summer.

After travelling the world in their quest to "find a place to belong" these striking sculptures are now ready for their next journey.

From Australia, London, fields and forests to previously emerge from the backdrop of Blenheim Palace, these five bronze men strode purposefully onto the sands of the South Beach in Lowestoft in June.

Genevieve Christie, CEO of First Light Festival CIC, with the five striking 8ft (2.4m) Walking Men bronze figures on South Beach in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesGenevieve Christie, CEO of First Light Festival CIC, with the five striking 8ft (2.4m) Walking Men bronze figures on South Beach in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The five 8ft (2.4m) Walking Men bronze figures were installed on the beach as part of the eagerly-awaited First Light Festival.

And for the past three months British sculptor Laurence Edwards' striking five Walking Men have captured the imagination, delighting locals with their presence all summer.

Expressing sadness, yet bidding them a warm farewell, a spokesman for First Light Lowestoft said: "Time to say goodbye.

"Laurence Edwards' 'Walking Men' will be moving on from Lowestoft beach on Tuesday, September 17, continuing their quest to find a place to belong..."