Welcome to Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is one of the UK's most popular seaside destinations, sitting in the top 3 in fact making a holiday full of fun and surprises! The area includes not just Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea but also twenty one villages set in beautiful coastal and rural surroundings alongside the picturesque Norfolk Broads.
Our famous "Golden Mile" and town centre has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years with even more lights, entertainment & enjoyment along the promenade.
Beaches
There are over 15 miles of sandy beaches within the Great Yarmouth area, from Winterton-on-Sea in the north to Hopton-on-Sea in the south, the hotel is situated just a minute walk from the main 'Central Beach'.
Norfolk Broads
Just a short drive away from Great Yarmouth you will find the Norfolk Broads, together with historical and beautiful waterways, traditional windmills and plenty of wildlife in their natural surroundings. Don't forget to hire a narrow boat for the day & take in the relaxing sites.
Entertainment
Great Yarmouth offers an array of entertainment to suit all tastes. Live shows during the summer months feature many of Britain's favorite entertainers from Jimmy Carr to the Chuckle Brothers at The Britannia Pier as well as the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre offering all year round seaside entertainment.
Special Events
The Great Yarmouth area hosts many special events throughout the year including the Maritime Festival on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2010 with BBC 1's 'Bang Goes the Theory', the Eastern Fesitval at Great Yarmouth Racecourse 14th - 16th September and popular Norwegian Christmas Fayre 26th - 28th November 2010.
The 2010 'Soccer on the Sands' tournament is held Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June, Great Yarmouth's 1st Dance Festival 2nd - 4th July, the festival of outdoor Bowls is hosted 29th August - 24th September, and the 2009 smash 'Out There Festival' returns for 2010 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September.
For more renowned events like these for 2010, please contact Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Services on 01493 846345
Other useful links & Great days out:-
Great Yarmouth Stadium: From racing on 4 legs to 4 wheels, the stadium hosts the most popular events including Greyhound racing every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night & Spedeworth International Motor Racing. Throughout the year the stadium stages a variety of events ranging from Hot Rod racing to Banger racing.
Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5TE
Tel: (01493) 720343
Hippodrome Circus: A unique family show in an unique setting, built in 1903 the circus is still presenting the unique water finale, one of ONLY 4 still operating in the entire world! Different shows & entertainment are performed throughout the year. The Summer Circus Spectacular opens 14th July through to 19th September.
St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EU
Tel: (01493) 844172
Great Yarmouth Racecourse: Situated on the northern edge of the town only a few minutes walk from the beach, a mile from the train station and the town centre, and hosts 24 exciting fixtures of flat racing a year
Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4AU
Tel: (01493) 842527
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park: This 50-acre theme park is set in beautiful coastal parkland and ideally situated just 10 minutes south of Great Yarmouth. Having all the ingredients for a great day out and something for all members of the family whether young or just young at heart!
Leisure Way, Corton, NR32 5DZ
Tel: (01502) 586000
Pleasurebeach: This East Anglia's most popular tourist attraction, occupying a nine-acre seafront location with over 20 large rides as well as crazy golf courses, water attractions, kiddies rides and awe-inspiring white knuckle classics.
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3EH
Tel: (01493) 844585
The Pavilion Theatre Gorleston: is proud to be open all year round staging Plays, Pantomimes, Musicals, Concerts as well as our popular 26 week Summer Season. A cabaret style Auditorium means we are able to offer a drinks service to your table during the performance. The theatre is all on one level with no steps or stairs and immediate free outside parking.
Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-sea, NR31 6PP
Tel: (01493) 662832 ext 1
Retroskate (GY) CIC: DID YOU KNOW? Great Yarmouth has a vast history in roller skating & has produced more national champions as a percentage of population than anywhere else in the UK. RetroSkate is passionate about roller skating from artistic to hockey; the whole family can join in the fun & games, great on a rainy day! Don't forget the Friday & Saturday Night laser discos... guaranteed to entertain any teenager!
Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2ER
Tel: (01493) 854349
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens: Open all year round & set at home in the landscaped grounds of an attractive old hall, Crocodiles, leopards, monkeys, gibbons, birds and even tigers await. Cafe, gift shop, Children's play & picnic area - great day out for all ages.
Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3DR
Tel: (01493) 369744
BeWILDerwood: A huge forest of family fun and outdoor adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!
Horning Road, Hoveton, NR12 8JW
Tel: (01603) 783900 |
