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Seaside town in Norfolk, England
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Great Yarmouth is a long-established English seaside town in the county of Norfolk, at the mouth of the River Yare. Around 5 million people visit Great Yarmouth every year, making it Britain's third most popular seaside resort.
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Stately home
Great Yarmouth's heritage and history. Housed in a converted Victorian herring curing works.
One of the best preserved Roman fortresses in Britain, built in the 3rd century to defend against the Saxons. It's free to view 24 hours.
Children's Fun Park
Adventure golf
9 acres. Rides, roller-coaster, fun-fare, etc. Dogs allowed on a lead and under control.
Fun for all ages. Although not cheap, you have all day to explore the large assortment of aquariums including a shark tank with a tunnel passing underneath it.
Dubbed one of the 7 wonders of the British Seaside, The Hippodrome hosts spectacular circus shows of international quality within a building of great beauty and heritage. Not to be missed!
Amusements, bowling, casino, gift shops, ice cream parlour.
For a more cultured diversion, take a 1-hour self-guided walking tour along supposedly the best preserved medieval town wall after York's, with 11 surviving towers along a 1.3-mile route passing through residential, ecclesiastical, commercial and industrial areas from the North West Tower by the river at the end of Rampart Road to the Blackfriars Tower on Mariners Road. The most impressive section with the five-storey South East Tower is along Blackfriars Road between the latter and St Spyridon church.
The Great Yarmouth Cycle Map has several routes of between 7 and 16 miles to neighbouring villages covering various subjects. 4 miles from the town hall is Burgh Castle, a 3rd-century Roman fort with a good view. Lowestoft is 10 miles away along the coast and an off-road trail, passing quaint Gorleston, atmospheric St Margaret's ruined church and Ness Point, the easternmost point of Britain.
Indian Restaurant
Free delivery locally on orders over £15.
Bistro
Fish Restaurant
Restaurant & hotel
Has a good French-influenced restaurant.
a JD Weatherspoons pub
One of the best places to eat in Yarmouth. When they bother to stock the ingredients on the menu (around 50% of the time) it is the best and cheapest place to get a good meal. The Troll Cart stocks a good range of spirits, ales and beer from around the world. Meat-free and wheat-free options are stated on their menu.
Restaurant serving modern food, a good spot for a romantic break.
Bar
Free Wi-Fi.
Grand little pub with real ales and good food.
Pub
Also food.
Coffee lounge
Mocha is a coffee lounge and café by day offering cooked to order breakfasts and lunches.
Also food, deck chair hire.
This hotel in Great Yarmouth has 3 AA stars, and a fine dining restaurant with 2* AA rosettes. Exclusively for adults (over 13 years). 27 plush rooms ranging from single to superior with a king-size bed, renovated with a bar and outdoor terrace.
2- and 3-bedroom privately owned static caravans for hire, all offering linen and towels in the price on Hopton Holiday Village.
Hotel & B&B
Very friendly guest house, with a very reasonably priced bar room. Situated on the sea front close to Britannia pier. Also the best breakfast offered in the town.
Swimming pool. Bar. Dining room.
AA 4*.
In a quiet location of Great Yarmouth, though only 200 yards from the seafront and a 5-min walk into town. Double, twin & family rooms available.
Superstore/supermarket
Petrol station, pharmacy, ATMs.
Foodstore
Candy store
The largest rock (the sugary type you can eat) factory in the world. They also make and sell many other types of confectionery, including many types of fudge, chocolate-coated strawberries and even diabetic products.
Superstore/supermarket
Cafe (different hours), ATMs.
By plane
By bicycle
Regional Cycle Route 30 runs northwards from to town to Sea Palling, Cromer and beyond.
On foot
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