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If you are looking for an idyllic summer retreat that offers plenty of beach and outdoor opportunities, Great Yarmouth UK is one of the most popular holiday destinations in England.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Outdoor Activities
Norfolk Broads
If you are traveling to Great Yarmouth in search of fun outdoor activities, the Norfolk Broads, inland waterways and shallow lakes provide the ideal place for enjoying hiking, wildlife-spotting, fishing, canoeing and boating tours.
Norfolk Broads: Boating
There are plenty of tour companies offering all kinds of boats and should you decide to hire a power boat or a paddle boat; you can enjoy over one hundred miles of non-blocked waterways.
Norfolk Broads: Wildlife Spotting & Walking Trails
If you are traveling with kids, the Broads are home to many walking trails and nature reserves where you can explore wildlife.
Two such nature reserves include Ted Ellis Nature Reserve and Suffolk Broads Wildlife Centre, which both include miles of easy walking trails for everyone to enjoy.
The Ted Ellis Nature Reserve is located in Surlingham, 24 miles west of the town of Great Yarmouth UK (around 40 minutes by car along the A47).
Suffolk Broads Wildlife Centre is located in Oulton Broad and it is the closest reserve to Great Yarmouth UK (around 20 minutes by car along the A12).
Family Adventure Parks
If you are looking for things to do in Great Yarmouth with kids, consider visiting Pleasure Beach Amusement Park, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and Pleasurewood Hills.
Pleasure Beach Amusement Park
Pleasure Beach Amusement Park is located along Great Yarmouth’s South Beach Parade and features plenty of fun rides for adults and small kids.
Pleasurewood Hills
Pleasurewood Hills is only 7 miles south of Great Yarmouth UK and offers plenty of fun water rides for a fun day out.
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park also offers plenty of fun rides and exotic animals, which the kids can pet. This park is just 10 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth UK, near the town of Reedham.
Brewery Tour
Another activity worth adding to your holiday in Great Yarmouth, it’s a visit to one of the regions breweries.
If you are touring the Broads, the charming village of Woodbastwick is home to the Woodforde's Brewery, which offers a 30 minute guided tour.
During the tour, you can learn about the brewing process and, at the end, sample some of their finest brews.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Places of Interest
Great Yarmouth's Marine Parade
One of the popular things to do in Great Yarmouth UK it’s to take a stroll along Marine/ S. Beach Parade, which offers lovely views of Great Yarmouth’s oceanfront.
The mile-long waterfront features arcade centers, beaches and plenty of cafes and bars overlooking the ocean.
The Tollhouse
One of the most peculiar places of interest in the town it’s the 12th century prison quarters of the Tollhouse.
The Tollhouse is open for public viewing and you can enjoy an interesting tour that tells you a bit more about the history of this old prison building and what happened to criminals that where sent there.
The Time and Tide Museum
If you are a history buff, the Time and Tide Museum is housed in a 19th century herring curing factory, located on Blackfriars Road.
At the museum, you can learn more about the town’s maritime history through interactive exhibits.
House of Wax
If you like wax works, Great Yarmouth House of Wax is located nearby Market Gates Shopping Center.
The wax center features anything from military figures, TV personalities and celebrities to vintage arcade machines.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Shopping
Great Yarmouth Town Center is the shopping hub of the town and along it you can find Market Place, where you can find the popular Market Gates Shopping Center.
Also, if you’re in town on Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is a flea-market along Market Place, filled with many vendors selling all kind of goods.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Nightlife & Entertainment
The night scene in Great Yarmouth is one of the best in the region and it comes alive during the summer months.
You can find a variety of pubs, bars and clubs offering live entertainment around the Town Center.
Also, along both Marine and S. Beach Parades you can find more nightlife and entertainment such as the Britannia Pier Theater, which offers entertaining acts such as comedy shows.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Events & Festivals
International Festival of Arts and Circus
If you are visiting Great Yarmouth UK in September, the annual International Festival of Arts and Circus is an extravagant event that features a myriad of street performers and live shows to keep you busy for two days.
Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival
The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is another popular family event that happens also in September. At the event, you can enjoy live entertainment as well as a parade of traditional ships and vessels.
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