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24 Best Things To Do in Great Yarmouth Norfolk

A lively seaside town in Norfolk,  Great Yarmouth makes for an action-packed day out and holiday destination. With its famous Pleasure Beach, amusements and attractions, there’s lots to keep the whole family busy.

You don’t need to wonder what to do in Great Yarmouth, because there is loads to see and do in the town itself. The area surrounding the town is absolutely stunning, with plenty of places for day trips including long sandy beaches stretching along the coast and the tranquil Norfolk Broads inland.

I’m sharing all the best things to do in Great Yarmouth, to help you get started with your trip planning.

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Sitting at the top of Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile and sprawling across a huge nine-acre site is the  Pleasure Beach , Great Yarmouth’s #1 attraction and one of East Anglia’s top amusement parks.

This Norfolk theme park is loud, full of bright lights, music and fun making it the perfect place to take the kids for a day out!

With a mix of 28 adrenaline-pumping white-knuckle rides, traditional attractions including a 1932 wooden roller coaster, the Pleasure Beach Gardens for younger children, amusement arcades and food outlets, you need to devote a whole day to the Pleasure Beach, even though you’ll be exhausted by the end of it!

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Be Entranced at Sea Life Great Yarmouth

At the centre of the Golden Mile on Marine Parade is the SEA LIFE Centre , a brilliant family attraction, home to over 1,500 fascinating sea creatures, an underwater tunnel and a rock pool encounter.

Kids can get up close to the marine animals and interact with Humboldt penguins, starfish and incredible rays for a really special experience. During school holidays, you’ll also be able to attend daily talks about different marine creatures and help with animal feeds.

In the vast aquariums, you can watch deadly sharks and crocodiles, beautiful turtles and seahorses and fascinating jellyfish and there’s even a shark nursery to visit.

SEALIFE Great Yarmouth is the perfect way to combine education with family fun, and an especially good place to visit when it’s raining – which has been known to happen!

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Explore History at the Time & Tide Museum of Norfolk Life

In an unlikely but perfectly suited setting in one of the UK’s best preserved Victorian herring curing works and smokehouse, is the Time & Tide Museum .

This museum tells the history of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age beginnings through to the thriving port and seaside resort we know today.

With lots of fascinating interactive exhibits, it’s easy to get a feel for the rich maritime heritage of Great Yarmouth, and how the town has developed into a popular seaside resort. This is another great spot for a rainy day!

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Play Crazy Golf

OK, I have a confession to make. Along with 2p slots, I LOVE crazy golf. It may be naff and laughed at by every other country in the world, but there’s nothing like a game for a bit of family bonding!

There are two mini golf places in Great Yarmouth – Pirates Cove Adventure Golf and Castaway Island , both 18-hole courses along the Golden Mile.

Both courses get harder as you go along and it might take a while to get around, especially if you’re with little ones. The decor is befitting for the theme, but it’s more about the competition than anything else! Celebrate the winner with an ice cream afterwards!

Enjoy Great Yarmouth Central Beach

Great Yarmouth’s central beach runs for nearly four miles along the whole of the town’s seafront, from the river Yare to Caister-on-Sea. Passing the Pleasure Beach and numerous other attractions, this is where holidaymakers come for a bit of respite from the lively attractions.

Busy in summer, and often deserted in winter, this long stretch of sandy beach is perfect for a lounge or a stroll all year round.

The stretch close to town has lots of facilities like deckchairs and beach hut hire, access ramps for the disabled, play areas, shops, cafes, fast food outlets, ice cream sellers and public toilets.

You can also board a boat at Britannia Pier to venture out to Scroby Sands to spot seals and visit the offshore wind farm.

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Have Fun at Great Yarmouth’s Piers

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The original 210 metre Wellington Pier opened on Great Yarmouth seafront in 1853 to great success but by the end of the 19th century, the pier was failing and has had mixed success ever since.

Today the pier is run by Family Amusements alongside the Winter Gardens complex (currently closed due to structural issues) and the Britannia Pier further north on the seafront. 

The old theatre has been converted into Wellington Bowl, a large bowling alley and bars and the original steel and ironwork restored and is on display in the new building. 

The original entrance part of the pier is now the most modern arcade in Great Yarmouth, and the main arena of the complex is dominated by bright lights and action from state-of-the-art video games, simulator rides, and a huge range of coin-operated slot machines. If you love amusement arcades, this is the place to come!

Britannia Pier

The original Britannia Pier was opened in 1858 was slightly longer than its rival at 213 meters. During several storms, the pier was damaged and eventually demolished in 1899.

A new pier was opened in 1901 with a temporary Pavilion at the pier’s far end which was replaced with a Grand Pavilion which opened in 1902 and was destroyed by fire just seven years later. A second Pavilion was completed in 1910 but this too burned down in 1914, and several other parts of the pier were also affected by fire over the coming years.

The present Britannia Pier Theatre opened in 1958 and today has live shows, alongside amusements, fairground rides and food outlets and bars.

Hire a Great Yarmouth Beach Hut

Great Yarmouth has several beach huts managed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council for day hire in the summer months. It’s not possible to book in advance but head to the beach huts which are in front of SEA LIFE, where you’ll find a kiosk where you can book for the day. We suggest getting there early!

You’ll find the nearest parking at Jetty North car park, where there is also a public loo. The Beach House Café is right next to the beach huts, and you can buy water and cold drinks there.

You can also park behind the beach huts to unload – we are not aware that any equipment is provided.

Elsewhere,  Munchies Cafe  hires beach huts by the day or week, close to Marine Crescent right on the beach. You can also hire deck chairs and windbreaks too, so you don’t have to worry about taking loads of stuff – just remember your picnic and bucket and spade!

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Learn at the Elizabethan House Museum

Located at the heart of the Heritage Quarter, and hiding behind a Georgian facade, this fascinating 16th century merchant’s house on South Quay dates from Tudor times and has been converted into the Elizabethan House Museum by the National Trust.

The house is famous for its rich history and connections with Oliver Cromwell who is said to have frequently visited his friend, who was a prominent local merchant in Great Yarmouth, at the house.

The premises became a regular meeting place for Parliamentarians during the Civil War and it is here, allegedly, in November 1648 that it was decided that Charles I would be executed, and the course of history was changed.

The Elizabethan House Museum holds an extensive collection and each room of the house has something different to see, including costumes, fine art, furniture and even toys from the Tudor period.

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Visit the Past at Tolhouse Museum

The Tolhouse, a Grade I listed historic building also known as Tolhouse Gaol, is a 12th century building in Great Yarmouth’s ton centre which was been used as a jail and a courthouse and is now a museum.

The flint and ashlar building itself is fascinating. Built around 1150 by local merchants, it is the oldest civic building in Great Yarmouth and one of the oldest remaining buildings in the town. 

Used as a toll house for herring catches, a police station, a jail for smugglers and pirates, and a courthouse for witch trials, the Tolhouse stopped being a jail in 1836 due to the poor conditions and eventually became the Tolhouse Museum .

Now you can see the original cells and discover the fate of the prisoners confined here and there is a free audio guide to hear the gaoler and his prisoners describe their experiences, alongside interactive displays, models and dressing up. 

Visit Merrivale Model Village

On South Beach Parade, Merrivale Model Village is exactly what it says on the tin! A model village covering over an acre, representing the typical English countryside that surrounds Great Yarmouth, including a busy town centre, a perfectly kept village inn, farm, travelling fair, sports stadium, zoo, holiday park, country club, castle and cottages. 

Model railway enthusiasts will be delighted by the 350m of 45mm G gauge track running through the gardens. There are 28 different types and styles of locomotives, trams, novelty vehicles and associated rolling stock with carriages, all of which run on different days. You may need to visit more than once to catch them all!

There’s also a crazy golf course, penny arcade and tea rooms serving homemade cake and cream teas, perfect for that afternoon treat!

Discover Great Yarmouth’s Row Houses

Managed by English Heritage, the beautiful Row Houses at Row 111 and the Old Merchant’s House are all that’s left of the original distinctive ‘Rows’ which were a network of narrow alleyways linking Yarmouth’s three main thoroughfares.

Many Row Houses were damaged by World War II bombing or demolished after the war, but two surviving properties show what these typical Norfolk homes would have looked like at various stages in their history. There is also an excellent recreation of a Row at the nearby Time and Tide Museum.

Nearby stands Greyfriars’ Cloisters, the remains of a 13th century friary of Franciscan ‘grey friars’, later converted into a number of Row dwellings. You can still see traces of their interior features, revealed by the wartime bombing, on the walls of the cloister and church.

See the Admiralty Road Banksy

In August 2021, the stealthy street artist visited the East Coast on a self-titled ‘Great British Spraycation’. Over several days, Banksy left his art in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowestoft, Oulton Broad, Cromer and King’s Lynn .

Great Yarmouth awoke to find a piece depicting a man and a woman dancing while an accordionist plays, behind the bus stop on Admiralty Road and it was soon confirmed as a Banksy.

Today, the piece remains on display on the side of the private property, covered in Perspex to protect it from the elements and vandals.

Visit Great Yarmouth Minster

OK, so maybe it’s not the most exciting of the Great Yarmouth attractions, but the Mister Church of St Nicholas is well worth a visit.

Founded in 1101 by the Bishop of Norwich , it is the largest parish church in England and probably the oldest building in Great Yarmouth.

During the Medieval period, when Great Yarmouth was in its heyday and the fourth wealthiest town in England, the church was at its most magnificent with stained glass, tapestries, painted and gilded walls and various relics of the saints held within. Sadly, the interior was destroyed during the Reformation and the Priory dissolved.

Now beautifully restored, the church is open daily and has become a hub of the community where lots of events are held.

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Spend a Day at the Races

Great Yarmouth Racecourse is a historic racing venue. With horse racing taking place over the summer season with 23 flat race meetings, a day at the races is one of the best things to do in Great Yarmouth for adults.

The John Musker Fillies’ Stakes, a valuable race run over a mile and a quarter in September, is the highlight of Great Yarmouth’s horse racing calendar.

With its proximity to Newmarket, the course is also an ideal spot to catch up-and-coming two-year-olds in action, some of whom go on to win prestigious races.

The Racecourse also holds a variety of events throughout the year including Ladies Evening in July every year, live music and competitions and several Christmas events.

See a Show at the Hippodrome Circus

Always a holiday highlight when my kids were small, an outing to the Hippodrome Circus summer show was something we all looked forward to.

Built in 1903, the legendary Hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building – and what a building it is! Hidden behind a fairly average facade is a full-sized circus, including a drop ring which becomes a pool!

There are lots of different shows throughout the year, with the summer circus and water spectacular being our firm favourite – probably because it feels like two shows for the price of one! There are also Halloween and Christmas shows every year if you’re visiting out of season.

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Walk the Town Wall Art Trail

A new and evolving art trail around Great Yarmouth’s medieval town wall, one of the best preserved and most complete in England, is being developed. A series of 20 sculptures will be installed as an outdoor gallery to highlight the often-overlooked town wall ancient monument.

The 1.2 mile long historic wall will serve as a backdrop for the artworks, which will celebrate different elements of Great Yarmouth’s heritage and history.

To date, two works have been installed, both of which celebrate the rich history of Great Yarmouth’s fishing industry.

Fisher Girl by Bridget Heriz celebrates the fisher girls of Great Yarmouth at the turn of the 20th century. As they followed the huge shoals of herring which moved south along the coast, the fisher girls, many from the highlands and islands of Scotland, gutted and packed herring for the autumn fishing season and played a significant role in the success of Yarmouth’s fishing industry.

The second sculpture is Swills by Alison Atkins, named after the functional yet beautiful baskets used by Yarmouth fishermen to carry herring from the boats and auction houses which once lined the quayside. Unique to Great Yarmouth and woven from willow, swills were shaped to allow them to be transported down the narrow Yarmouth Rows and were the perfect dimensions so that two people, each with a swill basket, could pass by in the Row without blocking it.

The Yare Gallery , sister gallery to Skippings Gallery , is housed in a Grade II listed 17th century merchant’s house which was previously the home of the Norfolk Nelson Museum. The gallery is a new project from the team at Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust.

In the heart of Great Yarmouth’s historic South Quay, The Yare Gallery enjoys far-reaching views across the River Yare and hosts exhibitions across three floors, all flooded with natural light from Norfolk’s famous big skies.

The free-to-enter gallery celebrates local artists and has a diverse programme that changes regularly, so there’s always something new to see and do.

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Things to Do Near Great Yarmouth

Head for hemsby beach.

Hemsby Beach is a lively village resort with gift shops, amusements, attractions and cafés, a bit like a mini Great Yarmouth!

The spectacular wide and natural sandy beach with its grassy sand dunes makes this a popular spot for a fun day out with visitors all year round.

From here you can take a leisurely stroll north along miles of sandy beaches to  Winterton on Sea , where Winterton Beach and  Horsey Beach  are one of the highlights of the Norfolk coast and a great place for seal watching.

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Treat Yourself to Afternoon Tea

Commanding fabulous sea views over Gorelston Beach, The Cliff Hotel is the best place for afternoon tea around Great Yarmouth.

The Cliff Hotel gives its luxurious afternoon tea the focus it deserves, with a perfect spot to enjoy the occasion on the terrace and gardens overlooking the sea.

A delicious selection of sandwiches, canapes, scones and petit fours, all traditional flavours but with a twist, are served on a modern oblong cake tier.

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Discover the Norfolk Broads National Park

Head inland from Great Yarmouth, and in just a few miles you’ll be in the heart of the peaceful Norfolk Broads. A great antidote to the noise and colour of the town, the Broads offer a relaxed pace and lots of water-based activities and  boat trips .

The  Norfolk Broads National Park  is made up of over 60 open areas of water known as Broads, originally dug out in medieval times to provide peat for fuel. In the 14th century, these peat diggings flooded, creating the beautiful waterways we see today.

This is one of the most diverse national parks in the United Kingdom, with a vast range of flora and fauna to be explored, and my  Norfolk Broads guide  has all the info you need.

Start in  Wroxham , the capital of the Norfolk Broads and  hire a canoe, kayak or paddle board  and set off on an adventure. Take a picnic and binoculars to spot the many different birds you’ll encounter, or book a guided trail where a local expert will take you to backwaters where motorised boats can’t go, for the best opportunities to see kingfishers, bitterns and even the elusive otter.

If you’re not confident on the water but still want to explore this gorgeous part of Norfolk, hop on a  Broads boat tour  from Wroxham Bridge.

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Chill at Gorleston-on-Sea Beach

Just across the River Yare from Great Yarmouth is the much less visited Gorleston-on-Sea. Take the buckets and spades or kites to gorgeous Gorleston Beach for a great day out on the biggest beach with golden sands for miles around.

Have a go on the fiendishly difficult yachting pond, dip your toes in the paddling pool and explore the wide esplanade below the grassy cliffs before settling in for fish and chips and ice cream for tea!

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Explore Hirsty’s Farm

Award-winning Hirsty’s in the Great Yarmouth area is great for a fun family day out. Open during school holidays, this working farm has acres of space to explore including the Summer Mega Maze, the giant maze made of maize where kids can get lost in the corn maze, find the clues to the quiz and collect stickers on their journey to find the way out – you hope!

Elsewhere on the farm, there is a variety of animals to see, and lots of activities to burn off energy like the hay bale mountain, zip wire, a soft play area, bouncy castles, go-karting and trampolines. There is also a great café and farm shop selling produce grown on the farm and locally.

Walk the Angles Way National Trail

Just inland from Great Yarmouth, you can ramble around the majestic 3rd century Roman flint walls at  Burgh Castle , one of  12 castles in Norfolk , and enjoy the great outdoors away from the busy beaches.

On a clear day, you can see for miles with panoramic views across the Rivers Yare and Waveney to the marshes and Berney Arms windmill in the distance, perfect for capturing that iconic Norfolk image .

From the ruins, head to the river and join the Angles Way National Trail to Great Yarmouth. At the river, turn right and you’ll find the path that runs alongside the river, before arriving at Breydon Water National Nature Reserve where the sea meets the Broads.

From here, the path takes you to the Breydon Bridge, where you can cross the river back into Great Yarmouth. This Norfolk walk is 4 miles one way, which will take around an hour and a half at a relaxed pace.

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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens boasts 250-year-old landscaped gardens, play areas, and a stunning willow pattern garden.

One of the best things to do near Great Yarmouth, the park is famous for its collection of Asian mammals, birds, and reptiles, all set amidst the picturesque grounds.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy the snow leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, otters, crocodiles, and various other species, as well as the gift shop and café. The park’s tropical and forest houses provide excellent all-weather cover.

Great Yarmouth FAQs

Is great yarmouth worth visiting.

Yes! Great Yarmouth is a great place for families to spend time together and have fun. There are plenty of things to do in Great Yarmouth, from theme parks and beach activities to visiting nearby attractions and enjoying nature.

What is Great Yarmouth known for?

Once a bustling port renowned for its smoked herring in Victorian times, the Great Yarmouth of today is a significant hub for North Sea gas and oil exploration. The local economy also thrives on electronics, engineering, furniture-making, brewing, and other light industries.

Is Great Yarmouth in Norfolk or Suffolk?

Great Yarmouth is in Norfolk. However, it is only 5 miles south, as the crow flies, to the border with Suffolk.

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The town of Yarmouth offers plenty of things to do, from walking through the cobbled streets of the town to cycling along the flat paths which run beside nature reserves. Visit one of the great local pubs or restaurants and enjoy a drink as you watch the sunset over the water. The town is filled with a range of quaint cafes, shops and galleries and the main square is overlooked by a stunning 17th Century church. Walk up Yarmouth Pier and enjoy the view of the stunning West Wight coastline and even see the ferry coming in to dock!

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Great Yarmouth is a long-established English seaside town in the county of Norfolk , at the mouth of the River Yare. Around 5 million people visit Great Yarmouth every year, making it Britain's third most popular seaside resort.

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Great Yarmouth is about 120 miles (172 km) to the north east of London, about 20 miles (32 km) from Norwich, the nearest city, and close to the Norfolk Broads — a popular network of inland lakes and rivers.

Great Yarmouth used to be the home of one of the most lucrative fishing industry and famous for herrings. Now it is a bustling and very popular seaside resort. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular attractions is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach , a free-entry theme park, which boasts 28 rides (including the 'Scenic Railway roller coaster', built in 1932) and draws annually 1.5 million visitors. The two piers, Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier , both contain family-orientated entertainment including a Bowling alley (Wellington) and a theatre (Britannia).

As well as the usual thrills and spills one would expect on a classic British seafront, Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore. Not many people know that Great Yarmouth has the most complete city walls after York, with heritage walks to help you discover this medieval attraction along with several museums and houses dating back many centuries. If ghost walks are more your cup of tea, Eerie Tales and Yarmouth Yarns is the tour for you, (+44 1493 846346).

Great Yarmouth is also a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry and increasingly for offshore wind power. The new outer harbour is a huge development taking place which will see cruise liners and larger ships coming to the town. The Maritime Festival in September each year celebrates Great Yarmouth's maritime heritage.

Yarmouth has seen significant regeneration spending to improve and modernise the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town centre. Regent Road has a stunning ceiling of light which is illuminated in the evenings and is now a lovely pedestrianed link street leading from town centre to the seafront area.

Illuminations along Marine Parade are also worth an evening stroll, some have been designed by children from local primary schools. Fireworks celebrations run for 6 weeks every Wednesday evening for the six weeks of the school summer holidays when a carnival atmosphere can been enjoyed.

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By car [ edit ].

The A47 is a direct route from Norwich or King's Lynn. The road South towards Lowestoft and Ipswich has now been renumbered, was A12, now A47

By plane [ edit ]

• Norwich International airport , with connecting flights from Amsterdam, is about 45 minutes' drive away.

By bicycle [ edit ]

Regional Cycle Route 30 runs northwards from to town to Sea Palling, Cromer and beyond. National Cycle Route 517 runs southwards from the town to Beccles where it connects with National Cycle route 1 and Regional Cycle Route 31.

On foot [ edit ]

• Cross Norfolk Trail . This 96-mile (155-km) footpath runs to the town from King's Lynn . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Get around [ edit ]

Great Yarmouth has lots of car parking, all clearly signed. It is a common misconception that parking is difficult to find, but this is not actually the case, with many car parks to be found up and down Marine Parade on the sea front and in the town centre, catering for nearly 2000 cars. Prices start from £1.00 per hour in summer. If you do try to park on a side street to avoid paying, make sure you watch out for residents parking areas where a pass is required.

A refurbished and improved Marine Parade includes extra wide pavements and a special slow lane for bicycles and the landau. A widened road with clearly marked crossing areas for pedestrians and several new roundabouts mean that it is now much easier to cruise up and down when finding somewhere to park.

Regular bus and train services are also available.

See [ edit ]

Yarmouth offers the traditional seaside attractions - crazy golf, amusement arcades, funfairs, etc. There is also a racecourse, greyhound and stock car racing. The beach itself is clean and good for families.

A few miles north of the town, are quieter seaside villages like Winterton, Sea Palling and Waxham. 20 miles (32 km) or so to the south is Southwold, an upmarket resort.

• 52.6054 1.7253 1 Elizabethan House Museum , 4 South Quay, NR30 2QH , ☏ +44 1493 855746 , [email protected] . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.5982 1.7363 2 Merrivale Model Village , Marine Parade, NR30 3JG , ☏ +44 1493 842097 , [email protected] . Adult £7.99, senior £6.99, child £6.49, under 3 free . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.585 1.637 6 Berney Marshes is an RSPB wildlife reserve west bank of the confluence of the Yare and Waveney. It's open 24 hours, free, donations welcome. There's no road access so either walk from Berney Arms station (half a mile) or visit on a boat trip. The windmill is a seven-storey tower, which was built to grind clinker for cement, then switched to pumping for drainage. In 2024 it's closed for restoration.

Do [ edit ]

The Greater Yarmouth area has a variety of interesting and entertaining attractions to enjoy, whether you're on holiday, day-tripping or live in or around Norfolk . Indoor and outdoor activities are available - so, even if it's raining (though East Anglia does enjoy the least rainfall of anywhere in the UK) there's still plenty to keep the visitor occupied.

The borough of Greater Yarmouth has up to 17 miles (25 km) of sandy beach to enjoy. Deck chairs and wind breaks can be hired on the beach in summer. Dog walkers are welcome at North Beach.

Marine Parade hosts a large range of activities, from Joyland to the more sedate Model Village, from the aforementioned Pleasure Beach to Yesterday's World, with something for all age groups.

Yarmouth Hollywood Cinema is well worth a visit. It's the cheapest cinema around and although it only has 5 screens (3 of which are smallish) and isn't exactly the most modern experience; it has character that is often lacking from 'multiplex' cinema chains

• 52.6056 1.73701 2 Pirates Cove ( Adventure golf ), Marine Parade, NR30 2ER , ☏ +44 1493 331785 . £7.50 adults, £6.50 children . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60374 1.73674 4 RetroSkate ( Roller-skating ), Marine Parade, NR30 2ER , ☏ +44 1493 854349 , [email protected] . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.59915 1.73613 5 Sealife , Marine Parade, NR30 3AH , ☏ +44 1493 330631 . Daily from 10AM . Fun for all ages. Although not cheap, you have all day to explore the large assortment of aquariums including a shark tank with a tunnel passing underneath it. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.5886 1.7338 6 TopGun Indoor Paintball , Trafalgar Works, Fenner Rd, NR30 3PS , ☏ +44 1493 844839 . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6028 1.7355 7 The Hippodrome , St. Georges Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2EU , ☏ +44 1493 844172 , [email protected] . Dubbed one of the 7 wonders of the British Seaside, The Hippodrome hosts spectacular circus shows of international quality within a building of great beauty and heritage. Not to be missed! ( updated May 2020 )

• 52.6 1.72 10 Cycling , around Great Yarmouth . 24×7 . The Great Yarmouth Cycle Map has several routes of between 7 and 16 miles to neighbouring villages covering various subjects. 4 miles from the town hall is Burgh Castle, a 3rd-century Roman fort with a good view. Lowestoft is 10 miles away along the coast and an off-road trail, passing quaint Gorleston, atmospheric St Margaret's ruined church and Ness Point, the easternmost point of Britain. Bring a bike (free with a train ticket but spaces are limited) or rent one . ( updated Aug 2020 )
• Wheels Festival shows off classic and contemporary cars in July.
• GY Arts Festival is usually in July.
• Out There Festival is held in mid-September, multiple locations.

Buy [ edit ]

Many places of genuine interest on Regent Road (including Docwra Rock Shop - see below).

Great Yarmouth puts the fun back into shopping, whether in the high street chain stores, some of the quirky local shops or the more traditional seaside shops. Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays all year and on Fridays as well during the summer months.

For general shopping, Yarmouth is served by Asda next to the train station; Tesco between town centre and the industrial estate and Sainsbury's near Market Gates.

• 52.6131 1.7185 1 Asda ( Superstore/supermarket ), Acle New Road, Runham Vauxhall, NR30 1SF , ☏ +44 1493 330272 . M 7:30AM-midnight, Tu-F 24 hr, Sa midnight-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM . Petrol station, pharmacy, ATMs. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6243 1.7306 2 Co-op ( Foodstore ), 26 Beresford Road, New Town, NR304AB , ☏ +44 1493 842104 . Daily 7AM-10PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60765 1.72992 3 Docwra Rock Shop ( Candy store ), 13 Regent Rd, NR30 2AF , ☏ +44 1493 844676 . The largest rock (the sugary type you can eat) factory in the world. They also make and sell many other types of confectionery, including many types of fudge, chocolate-coated strawberries and even diabetic products. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.61056 1.72984 4 Sainsbury's ( Superstore/supermarket ), St. Nicholas Road, NR30 1NN , ☏ +44 1493 330313 . M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 10AM-4PM . Cafe (different hours), ATMs. ( updated Apr 2017 )

Eat [ edit ]

Yarmouth has a long history of chip stalls on the market place near town centre and Market Gates. Several have been there for many many decades offering a delicacy not available anywhere else.

• The Beach Hut on the Esplanade serves trad seaside fare Th-Tu 9:30AM-3PM. Dog-friendly, cash only, no toilets.
• 52.61074 1.72704 1 Anna Sewell House , 26 Whitehorse Plain, NR30 1NE , ☏ +44 1493 856859 . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60602 1.72825 2 Bombay Nite ( Indian Restaurant ), 25a King St, NR30 2NZ , ☏ +44 1493 331383 . Free delivery locally on orders over £15. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60623 1.72619 3 The Courtyard , Row 75, Howard St South, NR30 2PU , ☏ +44 1493 330622 . Tu-Sa noon-2PM & 7-9PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60824 1.73653 4 The Dining Room ( Bistro ), 68 Marine Parade, NR30 2DQ , ☏ +44 1493 842740 . M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60186 1.73601 5 Harry Ramsden’s ( Fish Restaurant ), 11-12 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH , ☏ +44 1493 330444 . Daily 11:30AM-10PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.613 1.7376 6 The Imperial Hotel ( Restaurant & hotel ), North Drive, NR30 1EQ , [email protected] . Has a good French-influenced restaurant. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.59757 1.73599 7 Sara’s Tearooms , The Pleasure Beach Gardens, South Beach Parade, NR30 3EH , ☏ +44 1493 845546 , [email protected] . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60722 1.72943 8 The Troll Cart ( a JD Weatherspoons pub ), 7-9 Regent Rd, NR30 2AF ( at the west end of Regent Road near Market Gates ), ☏ +44 1493 332932 . Daily 8AM-midnight . One of the best places to eat in Yarmouth. When they bother to stock the ingredients on the menu (around 50% of the time) it is the best and cheapest place to get a good meal. The Troll Cart stocks a good range of spirits, ales and beer from around the world. Meat-free and wheat-free options are stated on their menu. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.600501 1.733798 9 The Copper Kitchen , 27 - 30 Camperdown ( with your back to the Sea Life Centre looking down Camperdown, a tree-lined avenue ), ☏ +44 1493 843490 , [email protected] . 6-9PM . Restaurant serving modern food, a good spot for a romantic break. £20 . ( updated Apr 2018 )

Drink [ edit ]

When the sun goes down, Great Yarmouth becomes a wonderland of colour as you find your way to a night out on the town to enjoy our theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and casinos.

The Britannia Pier theatre has a varied programme of performance to enjoy.

For fine dining try the Anna Sewell restaurant or Café Cru at The Imperial Hotel. Alternatively, Pub on the Prom is a great place to start with a wide menu and a great atmosphere.

Popular clubs in Yarmouth include Caesars, Roseys, Kings Wine Bar, Arena, Fantasia, Peggotys, the Gari/Tabu/Gaping-Hole-In-The-Ground (after several incarnations this one has turned in to a fun place to be on a Saturday night), The Long Bar, Angels Strip Club and the Ocean Rooms.

• 52.60233 1.73599 1 The Barking Smack ( Bar ), 16 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH , ☏ +44 1493 859752 , [email protected] . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.5791 1.7299 2 The Dock Tavern , Dock Tavern Lane, Gorleston-on-Sea, NR31 6PY , ☏ +44 1493 442255 . Free Wi-Fi. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6127 1.7267 3 The Kings Arms ( Pub ), 229 Northgate St, NR30 1BG , ☏ +44 1493 843736 , [email protected] . Bar: M Tu noon-10PM, W 11AM-11PM, Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-10PM. Food: M-F noon-2:30PM & 5-9PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-5PM . Also food. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60227 1.73607 4 The Marine Pub , 15 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH , ☏ +44 1493 844244 . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6068 1.72649 5 Mocha ( Coffee lounge ), 34 Regent St , ☏ +44 7940 009292 (mobile) . M-Sa 9AM-3PM . Mocha is a coffee lounge and café by day offering cooked to order breakfasts and lunches. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.61916 1.73707 6 Munchies Cafe , 2 North Drive, NR30 4ET , ☏ +44 7808 032075 (mobile) , [email protected] . Also food, deck chair hire. ( updated Apr 2017 )

Sleep [ edit ]

There's such a range of holiday accommodation in Great Yarmouth you'll be spoilt for choice.

• 52.6005 1.7335 1 Andover House Hotel , 27-30 Camperdown, NR30 3JB ( Tree Lined Avenue Camperdown, opposite the Sea Life Centre ), ☏ +44 1493 843490 , [email protected] . Check-in: 2PM , check-out: 10AM (weekdays), 11AM (weekends) . This hotel in Great Yarmouth has 3 AA stars, and a fine dining restaurant with 2* AA rosettes. Exclusively for adults (over 13 years). 27 plush rooms ranging from single to superior with a king-size bed, renovated with a bar and outdoor terrace. £69-109 . ( updated Apr 2018 )
• 52.5434 1.7325 2 Caravan Holidays Hopton , Warren Road, NR31 9BW ( Hopton Holiday Village is signposted on the A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, follow the signs to Hopton ), ☏ 0845004829 (non-geographic number) , [email protected] . Check-in: 2PM , check-out: 11AM . 2- and 3-bedroom privately owned static caravans for hire, all offering linen and towels in the price on Hopton Holiday Village. from £50/night. . ( updated Nov 2016 )
• 52.5986 1.7344 3 Hotel Victoria , Kings Road, NR30 3JW , ☏ +44 1493 843872 , [email protected] .  
• 52.6096 1.7366 4 Marine House ( Hotel & B&B ), 81 Marine Parade, NR30 2DJ , ☏ +44 1493 855051 . Very friendly guest house, with a very reasonably priced bar room. Situated on the sea front close to Britannia pier. Also the best breakfast offered in the town. £20 per person per night .  
• 52.6101 1.7369 5 Marine Lodge Hotel , 19-20 Euston Rd, NR30 1EB , ☏ +44 1493 331120 , [email protected] . Swimming pool. Bar. Dining room. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6088 1.7346 6 [formerly dead link] Sunnyside B&B , 10 Wellesley Rd, NR30 2AR , ☏ +44 1493 844013 , [email protected] . £40-54 . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.61493 1.73756 7 The Swiss Cottage , 31 North Drive, NR30 4EW , ☏ +44 1493 855742 , [email protected] . AA 4*. ( updated Apr 2017 )
• St Annes Hotel , 7 Norfolk Square, NR30 1EE , ☏ +44 1493843795 , [email protected] . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: 10:30AM . In a quiet location of Great Yarmouth, though only 200 yards from the seafront and a 5-min walk into town. Double, twin & family rooms available. ( updated Mar 2019 )

Stay healthy [ edit ]

• 52.5617 1.7182 1 Nearest Accident & Emergency: James Paget University Hospital , Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA ( 5 miles S of town centre ). 24/7 . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6191 1.7254 2 East Norfolk Medical Practice ( GP or Primary Healthcare ), 147 Lawn Avenue, NR30 1QP , ☏ +44 1493 745050 . M 8:30AM-6:30PM, Tu W 8:30AM-7:30PM, Th F 8:30AM-6:30PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.6049 1.7256 3 John G. Plummer ( Dentist ), Greyfriars Chambers, 8 Queen Street, NR30 2QP , ☏ +44 1493 842559 , [email protected] . M-F 8:30AM-5PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )
• 52.60344 1.72986 4 Well ( Pharmacy ), 57-58 King Street, NR30 2PW , ☏ +44 1493 843445 . M-F 9AM-18:30PM, Sa 9AM-1PM . ( updated Apr 2017 )

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As of June 2022, Great Yarmouth has 4G from EE, Three and Vodafone, and 5G from O2.

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Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is a large coastal town in Norfolk, at the eastern edge of the Broads . Originally a herring fishing port it is now a popular seaside resort with a Victorian pier, traditional seaside attractions and museums. Plus five miles of excellent sandy beaches backed by a Marine Parade with restaurants, shops, entertainment and amusement arcades.

Great Yarmouth has two piers: Britannia Pier with a theatre and Wellington Pier with its pavilion. The seafront promenade (Marine Parade), which runs the full length of the town, is home to a host of entertainment and tourist attractions including a pleasure beach, adventure golf, bowling greens, tennis courts, boating lake, swimming pool and theatre, all brilliantly illuminated at night.

Great Yarmouth Town Hall © TAB

The old town (ancient Yaremouth), owes its development to the convergence of three rivers, the Bure, the Waveney and the Yare. The town was granted a market charter by King John in 1208. At the height of the medieval wool trade the ports of King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth were two of the most important in all England.

Although Yarmouth's herring fishing trade has seen better days, the Quay area is a still a vital seaport, where tugs tie up between visits to North Sea oil rigs. The mile long quayside is one of the finest inland-facing waterfronts in Britain, with a number of notable Tudor, Georgian and Victorian dwellings, once owned by wealthy merchants. These include a number of interesting museums, such as Elizabethan House and the Old Merchant's House . The old Customs House (circa 1720) was originally the home of John Andrews, believed to be the greatest herring merchant in Europe.

Just before South Quay is Hall Quay, with a fine red-stone Town Hall of 1882 (see above), Barclay's Bank (by Salvin 1854) and the Duke's Head Hotel (1609).

Medieval Town Walls © TAB

Parts of the old medieval town wall still stand, behind South Quay, along with a 13th-c toll house . The walls date back to the 13th/14th century, enclosing the town right up until the 1700s. It was originally fortified with 16 towers and 10 gates, and no building was permitted between the town wall and the sea. Well preserved sections of the wall can still be seen from Blackfriar's Road to Rampart Road.

The narrow medieval streets in this area are called The Rows. It was in these cramped conditions that the local fisher-folk and other humble market trades people lived. Although decimated by WWII bombing, a few of the original row houses still remain. One of which has been renovated, providing a typical example of small town houses in the 17th-c. Just off South Quay are the remains of a 13th-c Franciscan friary (Greyfriars).

The market place in the town centre is a large open space leading to King Street, one of the main shopping thoroughfares. To the north-east of the market are some interesting almshouses (1702) called the Fishermen's Hospice. A fine gabled single storey structure with an inner courtyard - one of town's the most attractive buildings. Near to this is the timber-framed Sewell House (1646), the birthplace in 1820 of Anna Sewell, writer of the famed novel Black Beauty.

Nearby is the 12th-c Priory Church of St Nicholas, considered to be the largest parish church in England. The great Norman tower and Early English west end are well preserved. The church was gutted by air raids, but rebuilt with modern stain-glass windows that depict the age-old local themes of fish and the sea. The buildings of the priory school next to the churchyard are mainly Victorian, but include the refectory of the original 13th-c priory.

Market days: Wednesday and Saturday also Friday in summer. Events: Great Yarmouth Week (June), Carnival (July), National Raft Races (August) and St Andrew's Arts Festival (November).

Along the peninsula that separates the River Yare from the sea stands the great Nelson Column, designed by William Wilkins (1817). At 144ft (43m) high it is almost as tall as it's counterpart in Trafalgar Square.

Just a few miles south of Yarmouth is Fritton Lake and Country Park, a popular family attraction in summer.

Places of Interest to Visit in Great Yarmouth

One of the last surviving, coal fired, steam drifters from the original herring fleet. Now a floating maritime museum located on Great Yarmouth's historic Quayside - open in the summer for visitors.

Fully restored and operational, she also offers bespoke voyage experiences (prebooking required).

Opening times: see website for details - Admission Charge Location: opposite Great Yarmouth Town Hall, S Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QH Website: lydiaevamincarlo.com

Elizabethan House

A 16th-c merchant's house with an Elizabethan style interior and a fine Georgian facade. Within it are many fine 16th-c paneled rooms with carved chimney pieces and richly moulded ceilings. The rooms are decked with period furniture and exhibits of Victorian domestic life, glass, porcelain and civic regalia.

Visitors can experience the lives of the families who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor to Victorian times. Where they can dress in Tudor costumes and discover Victorian life, upstairs and downstairs. At the rear is a small but delightful walled garden.

Opening times: see website for details - Admission Charge Location: South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QH Tel: 01493 855746 - run by National Trust Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Old Merchants House & Row Houses

The 17th-c Old Merchant's House is fine red brick building with a later west front, wooden, mullioned windows and fine plaster ceilings.

The site includes examples of the Row Houses and remains of a Franciscan friary with rare early wall paintings.

Guided tours explain how both the rich and poor lived in these properties, over various time periods.

Opening times: see website for details - Admission Charge Location: South Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 2RG Tel: 0370 333 1181 - run by English Heritage Website: english-heritage.org.uk

TolHouse Museum

The 13th-c Tolhouse with its rough stone walls, pointed windows and an external staircase is believed to be the oldest municipal building in the town. Formerly a civic office, courthouse and gaol it now houses a local museum, which illustrates the history of the town. There are exhibitions on medieval Yarmouth and the growth of the holiday industry. Also a brass-rubbing centre. The original jail cells can still be seen along with the dungeons in the basement.

Opening times: see website for details - Admission Charge Location: 12 Tolhouse St, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SQ Tel: 01493 858900 Website: museums.norfolk.gov.uk

House of Wax Museum

Displays a varied exhibition of historical wax figures and scenes.

Opening times: see website for details - Admission Charge Location: 18 Regent Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AF Tel: 01493 844851

Merrivale Model Village

Attractively set in over one acre of attractive landscaped gardens, this enchanting 1/12th scale miniature village features lakes and waterfalls, a working fairground, quarry, houses, shops and a model railway. Other attractions include mini crazy golf, an old penny arcade and traditional tea rooms.

Opening times: daily 10am to 5pm - Admission Charge Location: Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG Tel: 01493 842097 Website: merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk

Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life

Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time and Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day.

Opening times: - Admission Charge/Free Entry Location: Blackfriars' Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX Tel: 01493 743930 Website: museums.norfolk.gov.uk

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Maine State Visitor Information Center - Yarmouth

Maine tourist information center located off of I-295 Exit 17 on U.S. Route 1.

• Address 1100 US Rt. 1 US Route 1 at I-295 Exit 17 Yarmouth, Maine 04096
• Phone (207) 846-0833
• Website www.mainetourism.com

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Travelers from all U.S. states are able to travel to Maine without providing a negative COVID-19 test result or quarantining, unless otherwise determined by the Maine CDC. International travelers from approved countries will be subject to any federal requirements for travel.

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Watch Great Yarmouth live on our seafront webcams

Check out what the weather's really doing and what's happening in Great Yarmouth using our seafront webcams. A great way to see Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile if you haven't been able to visit us this year. A new additional camera is now in place in Gorleston. This was proposed by  Gorleston Pavilion Theatre with Visit Great Yarmouth providing the funding with support from Great Yarmouth Borough Council and  Anglia Technology . 

The Marine Parade webcam shows views along Marine Parade.

The Central Beach webcam has recently been relocated and shows views to the north and south of Central Beach.

The Gorleston camera shows the bandstand, promenade and beach. 

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Android devices have an internet browser which has proven to be compatible along with Firefox also being reliable.

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