Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is a long established English seaside town (since the 1700s) at the mouth of the River Yare, about 120 miles (172 km) to the north east of London. Around 5 million people visit Great Yarmouth every year, making it Britain's third most popular seaside resort. It is about 20 miles (32 km) from Norwich, the nearest city, and close to the Norfolk Broads - a popular network of inland lakes and rivers.
Formerly the home of one of the most lucrative fishing industry and famous for herrings, Great Yarmouth is a bustling and very popular seaside resort. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular attractions is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, a free-entry theme park, which boasts 28 rides (including the 'Scenic Railway roller coaster', built in 1932) and draws annually 1.5 million visitors. The two piers, Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier, both contain family-orientated entertainment including a Bowling alley (Wellington) and a theatre (Britannia). As well as the usual thrills and spills one would expect on a classic British seafront, Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore. Not many people know that Great Yarmouth has the most complete city walls after York, with heritage walks to help you discover this medieval attraction along with several museums and houses dating back many centuries. If ghost walks are more your cup of tea, Eerie Tales and Yarmouth Yarns is the tour for you, (+44 1493 846346).
Great Yarmouth is also a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry and increasingly for offshore wind power. The new outer harbour is a huge development taking place which will see cruise liners and larger ships coming to the town. The Maritime Festival in September each year celebrates Great Yarmouth's maritime heritage.
Yarmouth has seen significant regeneration spending to improve and modernise the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town centre. Regent Road has a stunning ceiling of light which is illuminated in the evenings and is now a lovely pedestrianed link street leading from town centre to the seafront area.
Illuminations along Marine Parade are also worth an evening stroll, some have been designed by children from local primary schools. Fireworks celebrations run for 6 weeks every Wednesday evening for the six weeks of the school summer holidays when a carnival atmosphere can been enjoyed.

By car

The A47 is a direct route from Norwich or King's Lynn. The road South towards Lowestoft and Ipswich has now been renumbered, was A12, now A47

Great Yarmouth Station

Has a regular service to Norwich via Acle, Blofield and Brundall on The Wherry Line and occasionally trains run to London Liverpool Street. At Norwich you'll find local interconnecting services from Lowestoft, Sheringham and Cromer via Wroxham and intercity services to London Liverpool Street. There are also services from the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland, via Peterborough, Cambridge and Ely. A cross country service from Liverpool, through Manchester, Nottingham and Peterborough also arrives in Norwich where connecting trains to Great Yarmouth are available.

By plane

• Norwich International airport, with connecting flights from Amsterdam, is about 45 minutes' drive away.

By bicycle

Regional Cycle Route 30 runs northwards from to town to Sea Palling, Cromer and beyond. National Cycle Route 517 runs southwards from the town to Beccles where it connects with National Cycle route 1 and Regional Cycle Route 31.

On foot

• Angles WayThis 93-mile (150-km) long distance footpath runs to the town from Thetford.

• Weavers' WayThis 56-mile (90-km) long distance footpath runs to the town from Cromer.

• Cross Norfolk TrailThis 96-mile (155-km) footpath runs to the town from King's Lynn.

Great Yarmouth has lots of car parking, all clearly signed. It is a common misconception that parking is difficult to find, but this is not actually the case, with many car parks to be found up and down Marine Parade on the sea front and in the town cetnre, catering for nearly 2000 cars. Prices start from £1.00 per hour in summer. If you do try to park on a side street to avoid paying, make sure you watch out for residents parking areas where a pass is required.
A refurbished and improved Marine Parade includes extra wide pavements and a special slow lane for bicycles and the landau. A widened road with clearly marked crossing areas for pedestrians and several new roundabouts mean that it is now much easier to cruise up and down when finding somewhere to park.
Regular bus and train services are also available.

Yarmouth offers the traditional seaside attractions - crazy golf, amusement arcades, funfairs, etc. There is also a racecourse, greyhound and stock car racing. The beach itself is clean and good for families.
A few miles north of the town, are quieter seaside villages like Winterton, Sea Palling and Waxham. 20 miles (32 km) or so to the south is Southwold, an upmarket resort.

• Elizabethan House Museum

  phone: +44 1493 855746
  address: 4 South Quay, NR30 2QH

• Merrivale Model Village

  phone: +44 1493 842097
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 3JG

• Nelson Museum

  phone: +44 1493 850698
  address: 26 South Quay, NR30 2RG
  Tells story of seafarer Lord Horatio Nelson (born in Norfolk).

• Row Houses & Greyfriars Cloisters

  phone: +44 1493 857900
  address: South Quay, NR30 2RG

• Somerleyton Hall

  phone: +44 8712 224244 (premium)
  address: Lovingland, NR32 5QQ

• Time and Tide Museum

  phone: +44 1493 743930
  address: Blackfriars Road, NR30 3BX
  Great Yarmouth's heritage and history. Housed in a converted Victorian herring curing works.

The Greater Yarmouth area has a variety of interesting and entertaining attractions to enjoy, whether you're on holiday, day-tripping or live in or around Norfolk. Indoor and outdoor activities are available - so, even if it's raining (though East Anglia does enjoy the least rainfall of anywhere in the UK) there's still plenty to keep the visitor occupied.
The borough of Greater Yarmouth has up to 17 miles (25 km) of sandy beach to enjoy. Deck chairs and wind breaks can be hired on the beach in summer. Dog walkers are welcome at North Beach.
Marine Parade hosts a large range of activities, from Joyland to the more sedate Model Village, from the aforementioned Pleasure Beach to Yesterday's World, with something for all age groups.
Yarmouth Hollywood Cinema is well worth a visit. It's the cheapest cinema around and although it only has 5 screens (3 of which are smallish) and isn't exactly the most modern experience; it has character that is often lacking from 'multiplex' cinema chains.

• Joyland

  phone: +44 1493 844094
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 2EH

• Pirates Cove

  phone: +44 1493 331785
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 2ER

• Pleasure Beach

  phone: +44 1493 844585
  address: South Beach Parade, NR30 3EH
  9 acres. Rides, roller-coaster, fun-fare, etc. Dogs allowed on a lead and under control.

• RetroSkate

  phone: +44 1493 854349
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 2ER

• Sealife

  phone: +44 1493 330631
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 3AH
  Fun for all ages. Although not cheap, you have all day to explore the large assortment of aquariums including a shark tank with a tunnel passing underneath it.

• TopGun Indoor Paintball

  phone: +44 1493 844839
  address: Trafalgar Works, Fenner Rd, NR30 3PS

• Wellington Pier

  phone: +44 1493 845947
  address: Marine Parade, NR30 3JF
  Amusements, bowling, casino, gift shops, ice cream parlour.

Many places of genuine interest on Regent Road (including Docwra Rock Shop - see below).
Great Yarmouth puts the fun back into shopping, whether in the high street chain stores, some of the quirky local shops or the more traditional seaside shops. Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays all year and on Fridays as well during the summer months.
For general shopping, Yarmouth is served by Asda next to the train station; Tesco between town centre and the industrial estate and Sainsbury's near Market Gates.

• Asda

  phone: +44 1493 330272
  address: Acle New Road, Runham Vauxhall, NR30 1SF
  Petrol station, pharmacy, ATMs.

• Co-Op

  phone: +44 1493 842104
  address: 26 Beresford Road, New Town, NR304AB

• Docwra Rock Shop

  phone: +44 1493 844676
  address: 13 Regent Rd, NR30 2AF
  The largest rock (the sugary type you can eat) factory in the world. They also make and sell many other types of confectionery, including many types of fudge, chocolate-coated strawberries and even diabetic products.

• Sainsbury's

  phone: +44 1493 330313
  address: St. Nicholas Road, NR30 1NN
  Cafe (different hours), ATMs.

Yarmouth has a long history of chip stalls on the market place near town centre and Market Gates. Several have been there for many many decades offering a delicacy not available anywhere else.

• Anna Sewell House

  phone: +44 1493 856859
  address: 26 Whitehorse Plain, NR30 1NE

• Bombay Nite

  phone: +44 1493 331383
  address: 25a King St, NR30 2NZ
  Free delivery locally on orders over £15.

• The Courtyard

  phone: +44 1493 330622
  address: Row 75, Howard St South, NR30 2PU

• The Dining Room

  phone: +44 1493 842740
  address: 68 Marine Parade, NR30 2DQ

• Harry Ramsden’s

  phone: +44 1493 330444
  address: 11-12 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH

• The Imperial Hotel

  address: North Drive, NR30 1EQ
  Has a good French-influenced restaurant.

• Sara’s Tearooms

  phone: +44 1493 845546
  address: The Pleasure Beach Gardens, South Beach Parade, NR30 3EH

• The Troll Cart

  phone: +44 1493 332932
  address: 7-9 Regent Rd, NR30 2AF
  One of the best places to eat in Yarmouth. When they bother to stock the ingredients on the menu (around 50% of the time) it is the best and cheapest place to get a good meal. The Troll Cart stocks a good range of spirits, ales and beer from around the world. Meat free and wheat free options are stated on their menu.

• The Copper Kitchen

  phone: +44 1493 843490
  address: 27 - 30 Camperdown
  Restaurant serving modern food, a good spot for a romantic break.

When the sun goes down, Great Yarmouth becomes a wonderland of colour as you find your way to a night out on the town to enjoy our theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and casinos.
The Britannia Pier theatre has a varied programme of performance to enjoy.
For fine dining try the Anna Sewell restaurant or Café Cru at The Imperial Hotel. Alternatively, Pub on the Prom is a great place to start with a wide menu and a great atmosphere.
Popular clubs in Yarmouth include Caesars, Roseys, Kings Wine Bar, Arena, Fantasia, Peggotys, the Gari/Tabu/Gaping-Hole-In-The-Ground (after several incarnations this one has turned in to a fun place to be on a Saturday night), The Long Bar, Angels Strip Club and the Ocean Rooms.

• The Barking Smack

  phone: +44 1493 859752
  address: 16 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH

• The Dock Tavern

  phone: +44 1493 442255
  address: Dock Tavern Lane, Gorleston-on-Sea, NR31 6PY
  Free Wi-Fi.

• The Kings Arms

  phone: +44 1493 843736
  address: 229 Northgate St, NR30 1BG
  Also food.

• The Marine Pub

  phone: +44 1493 844244
  address: 15 Marine Parade, NR30 3AH

• Mocha

  phone: +44 7940 009292 (mobile)
  address: 34 Regent St
  Mocha is a coffee lounge and café by day offering cooked to order breakfasts and lunches.

• Munchies Cafe

  phone: +44 7808 032075 (mobile)
  address: 2 North Drive, NR30 4ET
  Also food, deck chair hire.

There's such a range of holiday accommodation in Great Yarmouth you'll be spoilt for choice.

• Andover House Hotel

  phone: +44 1493 843490
  address: 27-30 Camperdown, NR30 3JB
  This hotel in Great Yarmouth has 3 AA stars, and a fine dining restaurant with 2

* AA rosettes. Exclusively for adults (over 13 years). 27 plush rooms ranging from single to superior with a king size bed, renovated with a bar and outdoor terrace.

• Caravan Holidays Hopton

  phone: 0845004829 (non-geographic number)
  address: Warren Road, NR31 9BW
  2- and 3-bedroom privately owned static caravans for hire, all offering linen and towels in the price on Hopton Holiday Village.

• Hotel Victoria

  phone: +44 1493 843872
  address: Kings Road, NR30 3JW

• Marine House

  phone: +44 1493 855051
  address: 81 Marine Parade, NR30 2DJ
  Very friendly guest house, with a very reasonably priced bar room. Situated on the sea front close to Britannia pier. Also the best breakfast offered in the town.

• Marine Lodge Hotel

  phone: +44 1493 331120
  address: 19-20 Euston Rd, NR30 1EB
  Swimming pool. Bar. Dining room.

• Sunnyside B&B

  phone: +44 1493 844013
  address: 10 Wellesley Rd, NR30 2AR

• The Swiss Cottage

  phone: +44 1493 855742
  address: 31 North Drive, NR30 4EW
  AA 4

*.

• St Annes Hotel

  phone: +44 1493843795
  address: 7 Norfolk Square, NR30 1EE
  In a quiet location of Great Yarmouth, though only 200 yards from the seafront and a 5-min walk into town. Double, twin & family rooms available.

• Nearest Accident & Emergency: James Paget University Hospital

  address: Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA

• East Norfolk Medical Practice

  phone: +44 1493 745050
  address: 147 Lawn Avenue, NR30 1QP

• John G. Plummer

  phone: +44 1493 842559
  address: Greyfriars Chambers, 8 Queen Street, NR30 2QP

• Well

  phone: +44 1493 843445
  address: 57-58 King Street, NR30 2PW

• Lowestoft — a quiet coastal town in Suffolk, UK.
• Norwich — a two-cathedral city, Norwich is the capital city of the English county of Norfolk