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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!
Hollywood Royalty Cinema
83 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2DL
01493 852600
Visit Hollywood Royalty Cinema in Great Yarmouth to catch the latest blockbuster movie releases on the big screen and indulge yourself in a classic cinema snack while you sit back and enjoy the action.
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
Anchors A Weigh
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sat 23 Feb 2019
Dusty Miller and friends proudly present "Anchors A Weigh", an evening of song, music and dance in aid of the Seafarers Port Chaplaincy supporting Seafarers in Great Yarmouth and the world.
Anchors Aweigh!
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493662832
Sat 23 Feb 2019
A Variety Show of Music, Drama, Comedy and Magic in aid of the Great Yarmouth Seafarers Centre Port Chapliancy. Compère TONY MALLION
Circus of Horrors - Psycho Asylum
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Fri 1 - Sat 2 Mar 2019
With some of the world’s most daring acts and history’s most Peculiar oddities- The Circus of Horrors is back with a brand new show. Blending Horror and Burlesque with Bizarre and unbelievable acts from an almighty cast.
Daisy Pulls It Off
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sat 2 Mar 2019
A tongue in cheek story of a teenage girl, Daisy Meredith, who is from a poor family. Her father has gone missing, and she is brought up by her mother who has to revert to teaching singing lessons to pay the rent.
Oliver!
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Fri 8 Mar 2019
Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England, joining Oliver Twist as he navigates the London underworld.
Oliver!
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sat 9 Mar 2019
Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England, joining Oliver Twist as he navigates the London underworld.
West Zone
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sat 9 Mar 2019
WestZone is a tribute to the music of Ireland’s finest pop exports, Westlife & Boyzone. A musical evening that is tailor made to satisfy all of your Irish boy band cravings.
Oliver!
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sun 10 Mar 2019
Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England, joining Oliver Twist as he navigates the London underworld.
The Show Must Go On - 100 Years Of Musical Theatre
The Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AU
01328 839000
Fri 15 Mar 2019
A pacy fun account of Musical Theatre and how it has progressed over the last 100 years.
FABBA Dead or Alive
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Thu 21 - Fri 22 Mar 2019
When a group of ruthless outlaws lay seige to a small town, it falls to a rag tag bunch of wannabe gunslingers to save the day.
Regards to Broadway
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Thu 21 - Sat 23 Mar 2019
The Chorus of St Cecilia are pleased to return to The Pavilion for their 20th anniversary concert with many favourites from hit musicals of Broadway for Choir, Junior Choir & Soloists.
Variety Show
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sun 24 Mar 2019
A Variety Show in aid of James Paget University Hospital Renal Unit. Hosted by Norfolk's Own Olly Day, starring Andy Eastwood and Abbababes.
Fine City Chorus
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Fri 29 Mar 2019
The Fine City Chorus are a close harmony barbershop chorus based in Norwich and are performing at the Pavilion Theatre in aid of Home Start Norfolk.
Knotted
St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG
01493 331484
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Celebrate 10 years of Great Yarmouth pop folk band Knotted with special guests Simon James Kippen, Emily and Eryn, and Kit Kane.
Dusty The Concert
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01493 662832
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Dusty The Concert......Featuring Karen Noble Queen of Sound-Alikes and her three superb backing Vocalists.
The Nat King Cole Songbook Live Ft. Andy Abraham
Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE
0207 1010 553
Fri 5 Apr 2019
Platinum selling artist, Andy Abraham, has devised a show that will thrill all Nat King Cole fans.
Nat King Cole Song Book Live Tour
Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP
01263 512495
Fri 5 Apr 2019
Join X factor's runner up Andy Abraham for a night of Jazz celebrating the music legend Nat King Cole as he celebrates his 100th birthday this year!
Pirates Live!
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Join Jack Jay and Johnny Mac for a brand new pirate adventure. Pirates Live! is without a doubt the UK’s no.1 Live action Pirate show, featuring acrobats, aerialists and of course lots of rum too!
Neptune's Ball - Star Thrower's 10th Anniversary
Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa, Honingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4DD
01953 423304
Sat 6 Apr 2019
In 2019 Star Throwers will celebrate 10 years since the centre opened and started supporting people affected by cancer, to celebrate our 10th anniversary we are holding a charity ball.
Pirates Live!
The Hippodrome Circus, St Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU
01493 844172
Sun 7 - Mon 8 Apr 2019
Join Jack Jay and Johnny Mac for a brand new pirate adventure. Pirates Live! is without a doubt the UK’s no.1 Live action Pirate show, featuring acrobats, aerialists and of course lots of rum too!
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