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Great Yarmouth
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Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a traditional seaside resort in Norfolk, England, famous for its sandy beaches and Golden Mile of attractions, rides and amusements.
The town has a rich history that can be seen at St Nicholas Minster, the largest parish church in the country, the Gaolhouse, Elizabethan House Museum and award-winning Time and Tide Museum. Just outside the town is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Pleasurewood Hills and Hirstys Family Fun Park.
Attractions include the Hippodrome Circus, Sea Life Centre, Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Pleasure Beach with its famous wooden rollercoaster.
The town is on the Wherry Line railway from Norwich.
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Top Attractions in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering… Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations,…
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…
The Hippodrome Circus
The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting… The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building…
The Hippodrome Circus
The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting…
Featured Events in Great Yarmouth
Race and Retreat
Date: 4th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
A week of racing yachts on the Norfolk Broads with accommodation at How Hill Nature Reserve A week of racing yachts on the Norfolk Broads with accommodation at How Hill Nature Reserve
Halloween Hoot
Date: 17th Oct - 18th Oct 2026
Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s! Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s!
Halloween Hoot
Date: 17th Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s! Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s!
Featured Businesses in Great Yarmouth
Hirst’s Farm Shop & Cafe
Farm Shop stocked with locally sourced, fresh and quality produce. Located on a working Farm with… Farm Shop stocked with locally sourced, fresh and quality produce. Located on a working Farm…
Hirst’s Farm Shop & Cafe
Farm Shop stocked with locally sourced, fresh and quality produce. Located on a working Farm with…
Waxham Sands Holiday Park
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Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk… Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
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Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering… Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations,…
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
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Featured Points Of Interest in Great Yarmouth
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and… Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
California Beach
California Beach lies between Scratby and Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is… California Beach lies between Scratby and Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline…
California Beach
California Beach lies between Scratby and Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Horsey Gap
Horsey Gap lies between Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The beach is wide… Horsey Gap lies between Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The beach is…
Horsey Gap
Horsey Gap lies between Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The beach is wide…
Caister-on-Sea Beach
Caister-on-Sea Beach lies just north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is long… Caister-on-Sea Beach lies just north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Caister-on-Sea Beach
Caister-on-Sea Beach lies just north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is long…
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