The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Great Yarmouth, England

September 18, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Yare, approximately 20 miles (30 km) east of Norwich.
Restaurants in Great Yarmouth

1. Hippodrome Circus

St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2EU England +44 1493 844172 [email protected] http://www.hippodromecircus.co.uk
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5.0 based on 1,669 reviews

Hippodrome Circus

World Class Circus shows all year round. Easter Pirates adventure, Summer Spectacular featuring legendary Water Spectacular. Halloween Spooktacular show and Christmas Spectacular. One of only 3 purpose built circus buildings left in the entire world, with original sinking ring feature. Built in 1903

Reviewed By D6347JLdenisem

Took some friends and children,haven't bee for a few years as you have to have the children as an excuse. Jack Jay and Johnny were very funny, every act was excellent,the children loved the motorcyclists how brave are they there act was spectacular the whole show from beginning to end was greeted with cheers.The show was packed so we did have limited seats but we sat up the top and had an excellent view.A little bit pricey at £15 for children and £23 for an adult we got ours from the tourist information office i think they maybe slightly cheaper.We went to the afternoon performance and as it was raining kept the children amused for a couple of hours.

2. Guided Heritage Walks

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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Guided Heritage Walks

Guided walks focusing on the rich cultural heritage of the Great Yarmouth borough are available from April to October. The fascinating programme is run by Great Yarmouth Borough Council around some beautiful historic buildings and other places of interest, led by fully-trained volunteer heritage guides. There are five regular guided walks, taking place from April through to October plus a number of holiday specials which include some very different tours. REGULAR WALKS INCLUDE: • Glorious memories of the Golden Mile, set between the two piers, focuses on the fascinating story of life in the famous seaside resort Great Yarmouth over the past 250 years, encompassing famous visitors and residents, as well as historic buildings. • Quayside and Seaside at Gorleston-on-Sea starts at the beautiful promenade and explores the stories and local history of Gorleston’s historic seafront, including the demise of the elegant, turreted Victorian hotel, how the pier came to be and where the lido was. • Medieval Town Wall provides the opportunity for people to explore this Scheduled Ancient Monument, which dates from the 14th century and is the second best preserved medieval town wall in England, after York. • Rows, Fishwives and Red Herrings tells the tale of in Great Yarmouth’s historic alleyways, and the people who lived and worked in them, in addition to taking in historic South Quay, the rise and fall of the herring industry and its importance in the town’s growth. • Spectacular Spectres is a spectral walk in and around the town centre, where you will hear ghastly tales of monks and mummies, learn all about the notorious black shuck and find out which public houses have spirits other than Rum and Whisky on offer. • Gory Stories on a Wicked Walk focuses on the murders that took place in the Rows and the press gangs that would tour the town’s brothels, as well as stories of the stocks and pillory, whippings and hangings. Walks usually take place on Sundays, Tuesday, plus Thursdays in August. Walks usually start at 2pm unless they are an evening walk starting at 7pm. Please see the website for the full timetable. No unaccompanied children can be taken on any walk.

3. Tombstone Brewery & Saloon Bar

6 George Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 1HR England +44 7584 504444 [email protected] http://www.tombstone.co.uk
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Tombstone Brewery & Saloon Bar

Great Yarmouth's newest bar, we pride ourseone of the first in the regio to and k for relovers. Relax in an Old inspired Saloon B some of the besGreat Yarmoffer

Reviewed By jayfI5846RY

Great People Great environment, great range of real ale and ciders. Made even better by the great bar staff

4. Cali Cabs

Great Yarmouth NR29 3QW England +44 7971 501796 [email protected] http://www.calicabs.weebly.com
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Cali Cabs

We are a family run Taxi service covering California/Scratby & surrounding villages . We offer discounted pre booked return fares. Wheelchair friendly, Dog friendly - Short & long distances . We provide a friendly reliable service . We also accept most major credit & debit cards . You can also find us on facebook.

5. Merrivale Model VIllage

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG England +44 1493 842097 http://www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,523 reviews

Merrivale Model VIllage

Reviewed By AKY90123

Amazing for toddlers!! A warm and friendly welcome, well set up for social distancing with a one-way system, request to touch the interactive buttons with feet or elbows etc. Unlimited crazy golf course play included in entry and feeding the fish (for 20p) plus the sunshine made it a fab full afternoon out for the whole family (2 adults, toddler and infant).

6. Time and Tide Museum

Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX England +44 1493 743930 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide
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4.5 based on 984 reviews

Time and Tide Museum

Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time & Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950s fish wharf and take the wheel of a steam drifter. Hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue and meet some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea.Discover the town's rich maritime heritage and its development as a popular seaside resort. Wander down a tupical 1913 'Row' and see inside the homes of a local fisherman and his neighbours.Explore the smokehouses, where the lingering aroma of smoked herring is a reminder of times gone by.See website for details of of our events programme.Shop and cafe also available. For all other enquiries please see the website or telephone the museum.

Reviewed By journeyman20

An Absolute Gem Of A "Find" In Great Yarmouth. The Experience Covers The Full History Of The Herring Industry Of Great Yarmouth, With So Much More Included From The Early Bronze Age Through To The Romans (What Did They Ever Do For Us!! LOL). Then Through A Fascinating Exhibition Of Great Yarmouths Connections To The Titanic, Onto The Great War And The Second World War, Culminating In A Star Wars Exhibition. It Is A Vibrant Interactive Experience Certainly Not "Stuffy Or Starchy" In Any Way, Adults And Kids Alike Will Love It. Very Very Friendly, Professional And Knowledgeable Staff. My Wife And I Were There 3 Hours And To Be Honest Given The Time Could have Spent All Day. BRILLIANT!!

7. Pavilion Theatre Gorleston

Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR31 6PP England +44 1493 662832 [email protected] http://www.pavtheatre.com/
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4.5 based on 195 reviews

Pavilion Theatre Gorleston

Original Edwardian seaside Theatre in Gorleston near Great Yarmouth. Open all year round showing plays, musicals, pantomimes and more!

Reviewed By TommoNorfolk - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

Went today for a backstage tour. Ridiculously cheap (£3), lasted well over an hour, very informative and fun. Do go to a future tour. You won't regret it.

8. Yarmouth Stadium

Yarmouth Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5TE England +44 1493 720343 http://www.yarmouthstadium.co.uk
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4.5 based on 566 reviews

Yarmouth Stadium

Reviewed By AdamGoodall - New York City, United States

As a family we holiday in Norfolk every spring. We love visiting the Yarmouth Stadium for greyhound racing, and last year had a delicious dinner in the main restaurant watching the dogs. We were booked in for dinner and racing again this year, and had paid a deposit. Sadly due to the coronavirus outbreak the evening had to be cancelled. I wanted to write a review to say how impressed we were that Yarmouth Stadium called us to explain the situation and refund us our money without any prompting. Emma was polite, courteous and very efficient on the phone. We look forward to visiting again next year.

9. Oasis Amusements

Oasis Amusements Beach Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 4HS England +44 1493 732893 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MartinsBingoOasisAmusements/timeline
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Oasis Amusements

Reviewed By kstevens59 - London, United Kingdom

This arcade has everything you could want in a day out, it’s by the beach, has toilets (for customers only)has food and drinks (hot and cold) available and lots of different cash machine’s to play (cash point available). Even if you don’t make a million you can win prizes, from the machines or you can save your tickets which are also given as rewards on certain machines for bigger prizes. There is also Prize Bingo for those who want to play, wonderful selection of prizes available and tickets won on arcade machines are transferable to Bingo Wins. The best of all worlds in one place, and the staff are wonderful - there is always time for a laugh and a chat. If in doubt about anything in the arcade or the Hemsby area they are always ready and willing to help if they can. Family run with a Family atmosphere.

10. Gorleston-on-Sea Beach

Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR31 6DQ England [email protected] https://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/Gorleston-on-Sea-Gorleston-on-Sea-Beach/details/?dms=3&venue=0230670
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,205 reviews

Gorleston-on-Sea Beach

A stunning bay with a huge, wide curving, sandy beach with ramp access plus model yacht pond and children's splashpad. With adjoining shops, cafes, amusements and amenity area, everything you need is close by.

Reviewed By Jacbates72 - Tamworth, United Kingdom

Absolutely love this place. Brilliant for families. Life guards on patrol and free parking...if you get there early enough..clean beach and a small range of shops to get ice cream breakfast chips etc...and bucket and spade. Public toilets clean ....and just off beach....we have been here 4 times already and can't fault it....

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