attractions

Joyland  Rides include the world famous snails and tyrolean tub twist. A huge toy town mountain incorporates the spook express kiddie coaster, jet cars and Neptunes Kingdom undersea fantasy ride, pirate ship, major obit, balloon wheel and skydiver complete the rest of the rides.  Our family American diner is situated next to Joyland in the Anchor Gardens.

 British piers have thrilled people since the Victorian times and are a testament to the engineering skills of those early entrepreneurs.

Britannia Pier has continued this spirit of adventure by adding more attractions to the pier than the Victorians could ever have imagined.

It's still a great British tradition to stroll along the pier and now you can enjoy a superb live show, friendly bars, a meal, refreshments, amusements, rides or simply take in the sea air. Come and take a look at Great Yar

Great Yarmouth's Central Beach is a glorious sandy beach between Britannia and Wellington Piers adjacent to Marine Parade.

Full of activities for the kids and with the promenade running alongside with it's range of shops, cafe's and ice-cream vendors it makes the ideal place for the family.

Ramps down to the beach are available at several locations which also allows for easy disabled access. 

Deck chairs are available for hire.

Lifeguards are in operation between April and September. Bathing wat

Donkey's are BACK in the Norfolk Region!

With a growing family there are now 19 Donkeys in total including 2 new borns

All of the Donkeys live in acres of field and have alternative days were they work on the beach, in the winter times the donkeys go to stay at stately homes to graze and make appearances at nativity plays.

Donkey's are BACK in the Norfolk Region!

With a growing family there are now 19 Donkeys in total including 2 new borns

All of the Donkeys live in acres of field and have alternative days were they work on the beach, in the winter times the donkeys go to stay at stately homes to graze and make appearances at nativity plays.

Donkey's are BACK in the Norfolk Region!

With a growing family there are now 19 Donkeys in total including 2 new borns

All of the Donkeys live in acres of field and have alternative days were they work on the beach, in the winter times the donkeys go to stay at stately homes to graze and make appearances at nativity plays.

Jurassic Journey is an adventure back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Aimed at family audiences with over 12 impressive animated & animatronic dinosaurs the dinosaurs really do come to life.Children and Adults alike will become trainee palaeontologist's while completing the scavenger hunt, and dig for fossils with Prof. Possilfossil.Read lessSuggested duration1-2 hours 

Historic Hippodrome Circus building. Presenting the world famous Christmas Spectacular, Circus and Water Show .

The Hippodrome has been dubbed one of the seven wonders of the British seaside. The Historic Hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building, built in 1903 by the legendary circus showman George Gilbert. 

Throughout the century the intimate arena has played host to an incredible variety of entertainment, from amazing water spectacles and stage shows to cinema and cine variet

 The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth SEA LIFE Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks and giant sea turtles, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats. 

Merrivale is not just another model village – it is a typical reflection of the English countryside in miniature, just over one acre in extent. It has it’s own busy town centre, as well as its perfectly kept village inn, farm, travelling fair, sports stadium, zoo, holiday park, country club, castle and cottages. You will see different types of models set against an attractive scenic background, achie

Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time & Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950s fish wharf and take the wheel of a steam drifter. Hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue and meet some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea.Discover the town's rich maritime heritage and its development as a popular seaside resort. Wander down a tupical 1913 'Row' and 

Great Yarmouth's North Beach is a glorious sandy beach to the north of the seafront and Britannia Pier. Wide sand dunes, perfect for dog walking at any time of year, leading to a quiet, wide sandy beach facing towards Scroby Sands Wind Farm.

Waterways, tennis courts and bowling greens are nearby with a range of beachside cafe's.

Bathing waters rated excellent.

Along North Drive you will find paid parking, disabled access to the beach and public toilets.

Further along North Beach finds itself the

Upside Down House - a great place to take incredible pictures! It is a museum of illusion, so the images will be looking crazy. A unique attraction helps you to create unbelievable content for Facebook, Instagram, and other Social Media channels. 

The Pleasure Beach with its mixture of modern and traditional attractions sits at the top of Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile dominating the seafront skyline with its rides. Spread over nine acres, the Pleasure Beach offers huge family fun, full-throttle white knuckle rides to exhilarate and thrill, water attractions to catch your breath and fun rides to keep the children happy for hours. Our roller coaster has been the star attraction since 1932 and is still a crowd puller today. Nearly 1 million 

Great Yarmouth Racecourse is home to a summer season of 23 flat race meetings attracting top name jockeys, and up-and-coming two-year-old horses, some of which go on to compete and win valuable races as far afield as the USA and Brazil. 

Great Yarmouth is proud of its racing heritage, with the first events recorded more than 300 years ago in 1715.

The original course was close to the Nelson’s Monument at South Denes. Its popularity was boosted by the coming of the railways, and it was moved to it

Voyages on the Lydia Eva Steam Drifter 2022
Lydia Eva is Sailing again! The only Coal Fired Steam Drifter in the World.
Come and join us on the experience of a lifetime!

tank driving experience or a 30 minute vintage aircraft flight - it's the experience of a lifetime! With the chance to stoke the boiler, enjoy time at the helm and help the crew all included. Or, if you prefer to kick back and relax,  just sit on deck and enjo