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Things to do out of season and over winter in Greater Yarmouth
Winter itinerary ideas
When the nights draw in, the clocks go back and the crowds leave Greater Yarmouth, it's a great time for an out of season break, to explore the area as the locals know and love it. There's still plenty going on and great fun to be had, whatever time of year you visit.
Animals, afternoon tea, winter walks and pub sports
The unusual collection of Asian animals at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is open all year round and well worth a visit at any time of year. You can see tigers, monkeys, leopards and alligators up close all round this lovely zoo.
In nearby Ormesby St. Margaret, The Boathouse overlooking The Trinity Broads has a warm welcome, delicious food and a roaring fire during winter. Next-door Rollesby, another pretty village also on the edge of the Trinity Broads, is home to The Waterside, a fabulous restaurant serving delicious afternoon teas.
If you're up for a winter beach walk, then a trip to the dunes at Winterton-on-Sea from November onwards and a walk along the beach towards Horsey will bring you face to face with grey and harbour seals who breed in the dunes and on the beach. Make sure you watch the wildlife from a safe distance though. There's a great beach café at Winterton serving amazing home made cake and hot chocolate on your return and a traditional fisherman's pub in the village.
If you'd rather stay inland, there are some great walks near Filby and from Fleggburgh up to Rollesby and back, which are also tranquil places for birdwatching and fishing. Norfolk is one of the driest counties in England, perfect to get wrapped up and stride out over rolling Norfolk countryside at any time of year, especially if you know there's Sunday lunch, a pub supper or a blazing fire waiting on your return.
Quiz nights and pub games such as darts or snooker, are great fun at pubs all over the borough, some also have live entertainment evenings, perfect to round off your day.
Attractions open out of season
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Thrigby Hall, Filby, Norfolk, NR29 3DR
01493 369477
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play area and a wide selection of Asian mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, crocodiles and storks.
Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth
Time and Tide Museum, Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3BX
01493 743930
Time & Tide in Great Yarmouth is set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian Herring curing works, and tells the story of the area from its ice age origins to the present day. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950's fish wharf.
Wellington Pier
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JF
01493 845947
Built in 1854, the Wellington Pier was only the seventh pier to be constructed in Britain. Following significant reconstruction, the pier has a bright and airy ten-pin bowling alley and a family-friendly amusement arcade.
Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH
01493 330631
Dive into the underwater world of SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks.
St. George's Theatre
King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
St George's Theatre is one of only 10 Grade 1 listed theatres in the UK. With over 100 different productions a year, the theatre is the heritage jewel in the crown of entertainment venues in great yarmouth. Open 52 weeks a year!
Merlins Sports Bar
38 Apsley Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2HB
01493 856150
Merlins Sports Bar, Great Yarmouth, has a lot to offer the keen indoor sportsman. With a range of pool and snooker tables, dartboards, large screen tv's and a bar serving food all day, Merlins is the perfect place to unwind with friends.
Docwras Rock Factory & Shop
13 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2AF
01493 844676
Docwras Rock Factory & Shop, Great Yarmouth, has a long history in the town going back over a century. Come and watch seaside rock being made and see the fabulous range of rock and confectionery on display in the shop. Sweet heaven!
Potters Rock Factory
38-39 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2AJ
Potters Rock Factory, Great Yarmouth, sells an impressive variety of sweet items including seaside rock, pick and mix confectionery and soft drinks. Perfect for gifts or as a personal treat.
The Tower
32 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EW
01493 851530
The Tower Complex, Great Yarmouth, is an all-in-one leisure & entertainment complex. Fun family activities, Jurassic Journey, a viewing tower, eateries, clubs & bars and live entertainment are all under one roof.
The Palace Cinema
159 High Street, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6RG
01493 440506
The Palace Cinema in Gorleston-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth is a recently renovated 4 screen cinema with some 3D screens, showing the latest blockbuster movies.
Merrivale Model Village
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG
01493 842097
One of Great Yarmouth's best loved family attractions, is set in over an acre of award winning landscaped gardens with streams, waterfalls, lake with Koi Carp, garden railway & picnic area.
Jump Warehouse
Main Cross Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3NZ
01493 853 389
Jump Warehouse in Great Yarmouth, our first indoor trampoline park and a great place to have fun and burn off some energy!
Greater Yarmouth walks
Celebrate the relative flatness of Norfolk with stunning scenery as you stride out on a walk.
Browse walks
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Fun on the seafront in midwinter
A winter's day on Great Yarmouth seafront is still a whole lot of fun. A quick walk along the beach or esplanade will blow any cobwebs away, then visit the Sea Life Centre,an amazing opportunity to learn more about the coast and the animals who live off shore both locally and further afield.
Several arcades remain open all winter, so you can have a play on the 2p slot machines or on a virtual reality video game.
If you walk through the amusement arcade at Wellington Pier, you'll find a fanastic ten-pin bowling alley with floor to ceiling views out over the beach and the sea.
A short stroll from the seafront towards the river brings you to Blackfriars Road, home to a large section of the medieval town wall. You'll also find Silver Darlings café just next to the award winning Time & Tide museum of Great Yarmouth life, well worth a visit to find out all about the herring industry and how this small fish impacted on Great Yarmouth life.
A trip to the cinema is a great way to round off your day on the seafront, the Hollywood cinema is right at the northern end, overlooking the whole of the Golden Mile and shows all the latest blockbusters.
Shopping, pottery, rock and theatre
Start your day on historic South Quay where wealthy merchants built their houses creating a fine architectural display, a private heritage guided tour can be booked any time of year.
From here it's a short walk to the town centre with lots of shops, the market place, the Victoria arcade and a refurbished shopping mall. The town centre has a number of unusual independent shops and stores, well worth a visit if you're looking for something a bit different. You'll also find plenty of places to eat.
There are more shops along pedestrianised Regent Road as you head towards the seafront. You can also see traditional seaside rock being made in the two rock factories.
To round off your day, watch a show at the theatre with a varied programme of all sorts of entertaining performances, from musicals to comedy to plays and shows.
Shows and Plays
The Cromer Pier Show
Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE
01263512281
Sat 22 Jun - Sat 21 Sep 2019
The Cromer Pier Show, the prestigious only full season end of pier show in the world returns for another bumper season of eclectic traditional and contemporary variety.
Terry Deary History Roadshow
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Popular children's author, Terry Deary, presents his one man show including his songs! With 300 fiction and non-fiction books published in the past 40 years, Terry’s best-known children's book titles are the "Horrible Histories" series.
Elvis
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Lee Jackson has appeared on many TV shows, including Heartbeat the Elvis Special on The Weakest Link, Never Mind the Buzzcox, BBC Children In Need, Celebrity Scissor Hands, Day Break, Sky News and more.
Terry Deary History Roadshow
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sun 30 Jun 2019
Popular children's author, Terry Deary, presents his one man show including his songs! With 300 fiction and non-fiction books published in the past 40 years, Terry’s best-known children's book titles are the "Horrible Histories" series.
Boogie on the Broads
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
01603782207
Wed 3 Jul 2019
Join Broads Tours for the ultimate Broads Disco experience on board the Vintage Broadsman. Whether you are looking to reach for the stars, twist again or slide your way through the evening this is the night for you.
Boogie on the Broads
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
01603782207
Fri 5 Jul 2019
Join Broads Tours for the ultimate Broads Disco experience on board the Vintage Broadsman. Whether you are looking to reach for the stars, twist again or slide your way through the evening this is the night for you.
All Hail MacBeth
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Fri 5 Jul 2019
All Hail Macbeth mixes comedy and high drama, with more than a little bit of magic, to tell the backstory of the Three Witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Cliff Richard Tribute
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sat 6 Jul 2019
Jimmy Jemain as Cliff Richard is without question Europe's finest and most professional tribute To the legend that is Cliff Richard and is the current UK No.1 and that’s official.
Summer Concert
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
01603 270449
Sun 7 Jul 2019
Free summer music concerts in the Tearoom picnic area.
Boogie on the Broads
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
01603782207
Wed 10 Jul 2019
Join Broads Tours for the ultimate Broads Disco experience on board the Vintage Broadsman. Whether you are looking to reach for the stars, twist again or slide your way through the evening this is the night for you.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Wed 10 - Thu 11 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Fri 12 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Sat 13 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Jimmy Carr Terribly Funny
Britannia Pier, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EH
01493 842209
Sat 13 Jul 2019
Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they're just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Summer Concert
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
01603 270449
Sun 14 Jul 2019
Free summer music concerts in the Tearoom picnic area.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Sun 14 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Boogie on the Broads
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
01603782207
Wed 17 Jul 2019
Join Broads Tours for the ultimate Broads Disco experience on board the Vintage Broadsman. Whether you are looking to reach for the stars, twist again or slide your way through the evening this is the night for you.
Summer Spectacular & Water Show 2019
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Wed 17 - Thu 18 Jul 2019
Summer Spectacular & Water Show features acts from around the world in Britain's only surviving complete circus building.
Boogie on the Broads
Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX
01603782207
Fri 19 Jul 2019
Join Broads Tours for the ultimate Broads Disco experience on board the Vintage Broadsman. Whether you are looking to reach for the stars, twist again or slide your way through the evening this is the night for you.
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