Welcome to Greater Yarmouth, truly one of the UK’s greatest and most popular seaside destinations. Full of holiday surprises and contrasts, the area includes not just Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea but also twenty one villages set in beautiful coastal and rural surroundings alongside the famous Norfolk Broads.
You can be assured that you will always be greeted with the warmest of Norfolk welcomes, whether you choose a seaside or countryside holiday. When you’re thinking holidays…for a day or to stay…think Greater Yarmouth.
Sea Breezes and Sandy Beaches
There are over 15 miles of sandy beaches within the Great Yarmouth area, from Winterton-on-Sea in the north to Hopton-on-Sea in the south. It’s all part of a great coastline offering an attractive blend of wide sandy beaches, sand dunes and cliff tops
Non – Stop Thrills and Spills
You’ll never be short of ideas or things to see and do in Greater Yarmouth, no matter what your age, what the weather brings, for a day or stay, in Britain’s ‘original theme park’.
Sheer Indulgence - Shopping
Searching for those perfect holiday gifts or simply treating yourself could not be easier pickings; Great Yarmouth has a large array of shops stretching from the sea front to the harbour quay; from large high street named stores to the smallest of stalls on the open-air market, so prepare yourself to shop until you drop!
Steeped in Heritage
Once considered as one of the wealthiest towns in Britain due to its prosperous herring industry, Great Yarmouth has a rich and proud history with museums and monuments spread throughout the town.
Evening Skies and Bright Lights
The sun sets, the moon rises, dusky skies are lit by dazzling lights and our seaside town comes to life with colour, vibrancy, entertainment, buzzing nightlife, high octane bars, clubs and discos
It’s Showtime - Let us Entertain You
Sit back and enjoy the ride, as the entertainment capital of the East coast amazes you with an astounding variety of Showtime Extravaganzas from traditional end of the pier fun to holiday park pursuits and circus spectacular to top class theatre productions.
Norfolk Broads, Countryside and East Anglia
Greater Yarmouth is an ideal touring base for exploring the glorious East Anglia countryside with its variety of landscapes – from fertile farmland, rolling green fields, secluded woodlands, heath and marshlands, miles of contrasting coastline to the meandering rivers, reed lined lakes and plethora of wildlife of the famous Norfolk Broads.
Shows, Festivals & Events
Greater Yarmouth has a calendar of shows, festivals and events throughout the year to keep all ages entertained; from major events such as the Maritime Festival weekend and free firework displays to fetes and concerts. You’ll wonder why you’ve never visited us before!
Anglia in Bloom
There are many beautiful gardens for you to enjoy along the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston seafronts and throughout the surrounding villages. As a result, the Great Yarmouth Borough is well represented in the Anglia in Bloom competitions.
In the last round of judging Great Yarmouth won Best Coastal Resort Silver Award Winner, Filby won Best Village Gold Award Winner and Great Yarmouth Racecourse won Best Industrial Area Award Winner.
www.angliainbloom.co.uk
