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About Great Yarmouth

This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds. Its famous 'Golden Mile' - is quite an amazing sight, amusement arcades, souvenir shops and pleasant cafe's all line the promenade. It is also home to the pleasure beach, a funfair with many different rides to suit all ages which is reputed to be one of the best in the UK! The town also boasts a fine pier, seafront gardens and a winter garden complex, all of which are idyllic for daytime wanderings, and in the evening when lit against the night sky. In recent times the beach has proved a popular venue for pop concerts.

Great Yarmouth offers both indoor and outdoor activities, it is a fun place for everyone especially the children who besides the enjoyment of the beach and funfair rides can enjoy, crazy golf, boat trips and firework displays. For adults who enjoy seeing the refinements of a town there is plenty of interesting architecture, Victoriana mingles with handsome Georgian, and in the crowded High Street you only have to peer above crammed shop widows to see how diverse the range of building is.

The town is a great place to shop, it has a lively market held on Wednesday's, Friday's and Saturday's, some pleasant independent retailers where the shop owner greets you personally, and all the usual chain-stores. If you happen to have left your bucket and spade behind - don't worry there are plenty of souvenir shops for maps, post-cards as well as beach-balls, buckets and spades.

For visitors wanting a little bit of tranquillity St.George's Park offers a pleasant place to relax, and if you do not want to use all your energy walking, why not take advantage of a tour of the town in one of the several horse drawn carriages.

Away from the town there is the vast landscape of the Norfolk Broads National Park, this covers mile after mile of superb countryside where you can float past old windmills, windpumps, picturesque Norfolk cottages, quaint pubs, all of which forms an important part of Norfolk's heritage.

Great Yarmouth, was once famous for its Herring industry, visitors can learn all about the town, its history, heritage and how changing times have effected the towns folk in its lively and interesting museum. The town is proud of its seafaring traditions as can be seen from the many monuments in and around the town.

With a rich coastline extending some 15 miles of changing scenery including bays sheltered by cliffs, coves, and a hinterland of pleasurable villages to explore, visitors to Great Yarmouth will find much to surprise and delight. It is an exciting place for a fun filled family holiday, with special events going on throughout the holiday season.

Ample accommodation can be sought out, this includes river-boats for touring the Norfolk Broads, luxury hotels, friendly guest house or bed and breakfast, holiday cottages, apartments and nearby caravan parks.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
The Tolhouse Museum	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
Anna Sewell's House	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)	Pictures
Burgh Castle Roman Fort	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Caister Castle	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Fritton Lake Country Park	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Somerleyton Hall	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
St. Olaves Priory	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Gunton Wood	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Reedham	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Lowestoft Lighthouse	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Sparrow's Nest Gardens	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Great Yarmouth

Gorleston-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction S)
Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families.
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Caister-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children.
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Somerleyton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton.
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Hemsby, in the county of Norfolk (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction N)
Hemsby is located close to Great Yarmouth, within easy reach of the fine network of waterways covering the landscape of the Norfolk Broads.
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S)
This is now a sunny holiday resort but for many years fishing played an important part in the history of the development of Lowestoft.
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Acle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
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Winterton-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)
When Daniel Defoe visited this quaint coastal village in the year 1725, he famously wrote that almost half the houses in the village where built of timber taken from wrecks.
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Toft Monks, in the county of Norfolk (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
This is a village whose charm is equalled by its quaint name. It is ideally situated close to the beautiful Norfolk Broads in a picturesque region famed for its great pubs, restaurants and attractive shops in pretty market towns.
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Horsey, in the county of Norfolk (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)
The tranquil village of Horsey can be found in a landscape dominated by windmills and water. Horsey has a fascinating history, a...
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Beccles, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW)
A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam.
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Woodbastwick, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction NW)
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Barsham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)
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Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NW)
This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime...
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Bungay, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)
Bungay is an attractive historic market town in Suffolk and is situated on the river Waveney in the Norfolk Broads National Park....
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Nearby travel help

Great Yarmouth Station	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction N)
Berney Arms Station	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction W)
Norwich Airport	(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(71.1 miles, 114.4 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(74.6 miles, 120.0 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 13	(74.8 miles, 120.4 km, direction SW)
Great Yarmouth to London	(109.2 miles, 175.7 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Great Yarmouth

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Great Yarmouth center
The Southern	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
The Andover Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.6 km)
The Embassy Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.6 km)
Comfort Hotel Gt. Yarmouth	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Horse and Groom Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Hotel Elizabeth	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
The Star Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
The Lincoln Hotel	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
No. 78	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
Marine Lodge	(1.0 miles, 1.5 km)
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