Water spectacular at Great Yarmouth Hippodrome
Great Yarmouth
Seaside + lively
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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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
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
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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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!
Featured Businesses In Great Yarmouth
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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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…
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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
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Hirstys Family Fun Park
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Hirstys Family Fun Park
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Hirst’s Farm Shop & Cafe
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Book two weeks and obtain a 5% discount, any property any time of year! Book two weeks and obtain a 5% discount, any property any time of year!
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