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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.
Stories & Inspiration from Great Yarmouth
Fish and chips in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 24th Jul 2026
No visit to the seaside is complete without freshly-prepared fish and chips, soused in vinegar and… No visit to the seaside is complete without freshly-prepared fish and chips, soused in vinegar…
Fish and chips in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 24th Jul 2026
No visit to the seaside is complete without freshly-prepared fish and chips, soused in vinegar and…
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The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…
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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
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!
Arghh! It's Pirate Day
Date: 20th Aug - 20th 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…
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
Summer Mega Maze
Date: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026
Summer is here and we’re excited to share our brand new maize maze with you and your family – it’s… Summer is here and we’re excited to share our brand new maize maze with you and your family –…
Featured Businesses in Great Yarmouth
Vauxhall Holiday Park – Parkdean Resorts
Five Star Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, jam-packed with activities and only minutes away… Five Star Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, jam-packed with activities and only minutes…
Vauxhall Holiday Park – Parkdean Resorts
Five Star Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth, jam-packed with activities and only minutes away…
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…
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
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…
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 Points Of Interest in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Beach
Great Yarmouth Beach is one of the best-known sandy beaches on the Norfolk Coast. The sand… Great Yarmouth Beach is one of the best-known sandy beaches on the Norfolk Coast. The sand…
Great Yarmouth Beach
Great Yarmouth Beach is one of the best-known sandy beaches on the Norfolk Coast. The sand…
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
Cart Gap Beach lies between Happisburgh and Horsey on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of…
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…
Scratby Beach
Scratby Beach lies north of Caister-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is sandy with low… Scratby Beach lies north of Caister-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is sandy with…
Scratby Beach
Scratby Beach lies north of Caister-on-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is sandy with low…
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The Tolhouse Gaol
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Discover the darker side of England’s history through crime and punishment.
Elizabethan House Museum
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the… Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to…
Elizabethan House Museum
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the…
Date: 14th Aug - 14th Aug 2026
Join us for an exhilarating Friday afternoon at Great Yarmouth Racecourse Join us for an exhilarating Friday afternoon at Great Yarmouth Racecourse
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