Water spectacular at Great Yarmouth Hippodrome
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Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area
Great Yarmouth offers classic seaside exuberance with room to wander beyond the famous Golden Mile of amusements, rides and attractions. Enjoy a coastline of wide, sandy beaches and rolling dunes. The traditional fun of the seafront, including The Hippodrome, the UK’s last remaining circus building with water spectacular, and Pleasure Beach, with its iconic wooden rollercoaster, sits alongside a proud maritime story, with museums like Time & Tide and historic Row streets offering a slower counterpoint to the buzz. Throughout the year, free festivals, firework s and live shows add colour, from street performance to the circus skills of Out There. Come for the beach and retro fun, stay for the culture and history.
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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,…
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play… Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a…
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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Featured Events In The Great Yarmouth
May Play
Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026
During the May half term holiday, visit us at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park for a playday to remember! During the May half term holiday, visit us at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park for a playday to…
Hirsty's Spring Baananza
Date: 28th Mar - 14th Apr 2026
This Easter school holiday, visit us for a fun-filled day out for all the family! This Easter school holiday, visit us for a fun-filled day out for all the family!
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!
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 –…
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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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…
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The Boathouse
Set on the banks of the enchanting Ormesby Broad in Norfolk, The Boathouse is a Country Pub &… Set on the banks of the enchanting Ormesby Broad in Norfolk, The Boathouse is a Country Pub &…
The Boathouse
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Potters Resort
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short… Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining…
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Cherry Tree Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
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