Maritime House,
25 Marine Parade
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk NR30 2EN.
TEL. 01493 846346
Behind the glitz and glamour lies a charming Maritime Borough with a town steeped in colourful history, waiting to be discovered.
Norfolk born Admiral Lord Nelson was made a freeman of Yarmouth and the Norfolk Pillar or Nelson’s Monument was erected in memory of him and has stood proud in the town since 1819.
Learn more about the life and times of the greatest naval hero at the Norfolk Nelson Museum; also seek out the impressive St Nicholas Church, the almshouse Fisherman’s Hospital and Anna Sewell House - birth place to the famous authoress of ‘Black Beauty’
The town is brimming with museums and galleries, most of which are concentrated around the historic South Quay, including the award winning Time and Tide Museum- celebrating Great Yarmouth life; the historic Old Merchants’ House, Row 111, Tolhouse and 13th Century Elizabethan House.
One of England’s most complete medieval wall’s stands boldly around the old town and nestled within is the Great Yarmouth Potteries and Herring Smoking museum, with original fittings built from 300 year old shipwrecks.
Unravel history and encounter amazing secrets about our town on guided heritage tours. Walk, take the bus or stay seated on your coach, our tour guides will leave you astonished, informed and wanting more...
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Many of Great Yarmouth’s museums are concentrated around the historic South Quay.
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This year 2008, our guided heritage walks will take place from 6th April through to 26th October. There is a choice of three fascinating walks.
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