Great Yarmouth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Norfolk, UK
About Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is about 120 miles (172 km) to the north east of London, about 20 miles (32 km) from Norwich, the nearest city, and close to theNorfolk Broads— a popular network of inland lakes and rivers. Great Yarmouth used to be the home of one of the most lucrative fishing industry and famous for herrings. Now it is a bustling and very popular seaside resort. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular attractions isGreat 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 PierandWellington Pier, both contain family-orientated entertainment including a Bowling alley (Wellington) and a theatre (Britannia). As well as the usual thrills and spills one
Top Attractions in Great Yarmouth
Explore the best things to see and do in Great Yarmouth:
- ★Burgh Castle
- ★Cycling
- ★Elizabethan House Museum
- ★Joyland
- ★Merrivale Model Village
- ★Pirates Cove
- ★Pleasure Beach
- ★RetroSkate
Where to Eat in Great Yarmouth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anna Sewell House
- 🍴Bombay Nite
- 🍴Harry Ramsden’s
- 🍴Sara’s Tearooms
- 🍴The Copper Kitchen
- 🍴The Courtyard
Where to Stay in Great Yarmouth
- 🏨Andover House Hotel
- 🏨Caravan Holidays Hopton
- 🏨Hotel Victoria
- 🏨Marine House
- 🏨Marine Lodge Hotel
- 🏨St Annes Hotel
Great Yarmouth Travel Guide Sections
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