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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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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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The Hippodrome Circus
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Featured Events in Great Yarmouth
Arghh! It's Pirate Day
Date: 27th Aug - 27th Aug 2026
Celebrate all things Pirate, every Thursday this Summer Holiday at Great Yarmouth's Time and Tide… Celebrate all things Pirate, every Thursday this Summer Holiday at Great Yarmouth's Time and…
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!
Summer Holidays at Time and Tide
Date: 20th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026
Craft, activities and family fun all summer long at Great Yarmouth's Time and Tide Museum Craft, activities and family fun all summer long at Great Yarmouth's Time and Tide Museum
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
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…
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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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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…
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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
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Gorleston-on-Sea Beach
Gorleston-on-Sea Beach lies south of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast and is known for its wide… Gorleston-on-Sea Beach lies south of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast and is known for its…
Gorleston-on-Sea Beach
Gorleston-on-Sea Beach lies south of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast and is known for its wide…
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…
Cart Gap Beach
Cart Gap Beach lies between Happisburgh and Horsey on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of… Cart Gap Beach lies between Happisburgh and Horsey on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a…
Cart Gap Beach
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