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About The Hippodrome Circus
The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting spectacular productions during Easter, Summer, Halloween & Christmas seasons. Featuring international circus artistes.
Throughout the century the intimate arena has played host to an incredible variety of entertainment, from amazing water spectacles and stage variety shows to cinema and cine variety and even wartime use as a military practice shooting range! Come and join us make history 1 show at a time! CircusMuseum Over a hundred years of circus memorabilia. You can visit the museum after every circus and water spectacular.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth?
Hippodrome Circus is a historic circus and entertainment venue in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, offering spectacular live circus shows, comedy, aerial acts, acrobatics and its famous Water Spectacular.
- Where is Hippodrome Circus?
Hippodrome Circus is located on St George’s Road in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, just behind the Circus Circus amusement arcade. The postcode is NR30 2EU.
- When was Hippodrome Circus built?
The Hippodrome was built in 1903 by legendary circus showman George Gilbert and remains one of the most important historic circus buildings in the UK.
- What makes Hippodrome Circus unique?
Hippodrome Circus is Britain’s only surviving total circus building and is famous for its unique sinking circus ring. The floor can drop away to reveal a swimming pool for the spectacular finale.
- Does Hippodrome Circus have accessible facilities?
The venue has disabled access. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements are advised to contact the box office before visiting to discuss their needs.
- Is there food or drink at Hippodrome Circus?
Yes. Café 1903 is located at the Hippodrome and is open at weekends and from 11am on show days.
- Can I visit Hippodrome Circus without seeing a show?
The Hippodrome is primarily a working circus venue, but it also has the Peter Jay Back Stage Museum, featuring historic circus memorabilia, props, costumes, posters and the original water mechanism. Check ahead for opening information.
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