One upon a time in the port of Great Yarmouth King John gave the good folk the right to govern themselves, free from continual intervention from his men in perpetuity to hold a market and trade their fish. This is now known as The King John 1208 Charter, and the rest is history, please join us and hear how we became one of the greatest fishing ports in medieval England and see some of our oldest buildings.


Tour starting point:  St Nicholas Church, close to the Market Place
Length of walk: 1 1/2 hours approx.

Tickets:  £3.50 for adults, £1.50 for children aged 11-16 and are free for children under 11 years. Tickets are available on the day from the guide.

More information and tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre, 25 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth. Tel 01493 846346