Great Yarmouth Tourist Information |
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Great Yarmouth, or Yarmouth as it is often shortened to, is on the estuary of the River Yare in Norfolk. It is described by some as a large village, and by others as a small city, but it happily offers the best of both worlds. Once a thriving fishing port for herring, it now relies on the offshore oil rigs for employment, along with tourism. Despite suffering aerial bombardment from Zeppelins in WWI and Luftwaffe bombing during WWII, Great Yarmouth still has much of its mediaeval city walls in tact along with a 17th century Merchant's House and a good selection of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architecture. One of the features of the town is its “Rows” which are a maze of narrow alleyways with several period houses authentically furnished and managed by English Heritage. Other notable attractions are the listed Winter Gardens, a glass structure which is still used as an entertainment venue, is next to the Wellington Pier whilst along the seafront the Golden Mile attracts thousands of visitors who stroll along the bright array of amusement arcades with names such as the Flamingo, Circus Circus and the Golden Nugget, straight from the Las Vegas strip! Things to do in Great Yarmouth More modern amenities include the Marina Leisure Centre with its swimming pool and theatre and the Market Gates Shopping Centre with its bus station beneath. The town still has one remaining railway station out of the original seventeen within the borough. Ferries remain a popular way to get around, and the restored steamer the “Southern Belle” provides pleasant excursions upriver. The town has a good selection of restaurants, nightclubs, theatres and casinos which spring to life after dark. The Pleasure Beach Gardens provide family entertainment and hosted the world's first Segway Grand Prix in 2008. As well as seafront entertainment, sandy beaches and a lively pleasure beach, Great Yarmouth is within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads which offer peaceful walks, wildlife and boating. Over the years Great Yarmouth has produced several famous persons including author Anna Sewell, explorer William Hovell and physician Dr Thomas Girdlestone. However their life stories are overshadowed by that of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson who was born in the area in 1758. The original Nelson's column can be seen in the South Denes area of the town, topped with a globe and Britannia bearing an olive branch and a trident. She is facing inland towards Nelson's birthplace and the monument was planned to celebrate Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile 24 years before the better-known Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square. A fine collection of nautical memorabilia surrounding Nelson's life and career can be seen at the Norfolk Nelson Museum on the South Quay. One final claim to fame is Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield which was written in Great Yarmouth and features several local landmarks and characters.
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Attractions near Great Yarmouth
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Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre
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The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. |
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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
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Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time and Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day. |
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The Tolhouse
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Visit one of the UK's oldest gaols, dating back to the 12th century. See the original cells and discover the fate of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers. |
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Gorleston-on-Sea Tourist Information
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Gorleston-on-Sea is a village of around 5,800 residents just south of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. Often known simply as Gorleston, it is located on the banks of the River Yare. |
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Belton Tourist Information
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Belton is a beautiful village on the outskirts of Gorleston-on-Sea. It's a great place for lovers of the outdoors, walkers and those interested in history and architecture. |
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Caister-on-Sea Tourist Information
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Caister-on-Sea lies to the north of Great Yarmouth, it is a vastly populated village with not many small shops although it has two supermarkets with the numerous shops and amenities of Great Yarmouth close by. |
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Self Catering near Great Yarmouth
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