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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Where was Yesterday filmed in East Anglia
Posted: 12th Mar 2026
Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles-inspired hit film Yesterday has Lily James and Himesh… Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles-inspired hit film Yesterday has Lily James and Himesh…
Where was Yesterday filmed in East Anglia
Posted: 12th Mar 2026
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Why East Anglia is a 'must see' Lonely Planet location
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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Africa Alive
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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…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
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
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play…
Featured Events In The Great Yarmouth
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 –…
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 The Great Yarmouth
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…
Potters Resort
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short…
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…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including… With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions,…
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including…
Hirstys Family Fun Park
Hirsty’s Fun Park near Great Yarmouth is fun for all the family. Activities include go-karts,… Hirsty’s Fun Park near Great Yarmouth is fun for all the family. Activities include go-karts,…
Hirstys Family Fun Park
Hirsty’s Fun Park near Great Yarmouth is fun for all the family. Activities include go-karts,…
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Eastern Beach Holiday Park
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Date: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026
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East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife… East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best…
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Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
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