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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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Stories & Inspiration from Great Yarmouth

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Posted: 1st May 2026

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Fish and chips in Norfolk and Suffolk

Posted: 1st May 2026

No visit to the seaside is complete without freshly-prepared fish and chips, soused in vinegar and…

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What's on the East Coast in East Anglia

Posted: 11th Mar 2026

The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…

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Why East Anglia is a 'must see' Lonely Planet location

Posted: 10th Mar 2026

It’s no surprise to us that Lonely Planet chose East Anglia, made up of Suffolk and Norfolk, as one…

Top Attractions in Great Yarmouth

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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Attractions

Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting…

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The Hippodrome Circus

The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting…

Featured Events in Great Yarmouth

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Boating + Sailing

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

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Boating + Sailing

Race and Retreat

Date: 4th Oct - 9th Oct 2026

Halloween hoot family fun

Date: 17th Oct - 18th Oct 2026

Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s!

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Family

Halloween Hoot

Date: 17th Oct - 18th Oct 2026

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Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026

Enjoy free entry to Horsey Windpump and learn more about its rich history.

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Family

Heritage Open Days

Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026

Hirstys Halloween Hoot Norfolk Hirsty

Date: 17th Oct - 31st Oct 2026

Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s!

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Halloween Hoot

Date: 17th Oct - 31st Oct 2026

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including…

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Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts

With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including…

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Five Star Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, jam-packed with activities and only minutes away…

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Vauxhall Holiday Park – Parkdean Resorts

Five Star Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, jam-packed with activities and only minutes away…

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Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…

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Eastwood Whelpton Sailing

Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…

Featured Points Of Interest in Great Yarmouth

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Points Of Interest

California Beach

California Beach lies between Scratby and Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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California Beach

California Beach lies between Scratby and Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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Scratby Beach

Scratby Beach lies north of Caister-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is sandy with low…

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Scratby Beach

Scratby Beach lies north of Caister-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is sandy with low…

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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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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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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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