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Great Yarmouth: What To Do When You Visit Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth, on Norfolk’s coast, has been a seaside resort for more than 240 years now. In its earlier days, the focus was as a fishing port but today it is here that natural gas rigs that are based offshore are serviced from. The town has two promenades for you to walk along as well as a long beach to laze and relax on. Plus there are many attractions both in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area for visitors to enjoy; here are just a few of them:

1. Elizabethan House Museum – A visit to this museum which is housed in a building constructed in the 16th Century allows you to learn more about the kinds of people who inhabited it since first being built. The rooms which are of particular interest to those how choose to visit this attraction when staying in Great Yarmouth are the Tudor bedroom and dining room. Plus many enjoy spending time in the Victorian kitchen, parlor and scullery and of course the Conspiracy room. This room was where the people who plotted against King Charles I met to plan his trial and subsequent execution.

2. Horsey Windpump – This is a building which dominates the Norfolk skyline and is situated one mile away from the county’s coastline. Now owned by the National Trust this red brick, 4 storey, buuilding has been restored to its former glory. If you are brave enough to climb the steps to the very top then you can take in the panoramic view to Horsey Mere. The Windpump does offer light refreshments but for something a little more substantial in the village of Horsey about a mile away where there is a wonderful pub serving good quality food.

3. Wroxham Barns – This is ideal for a family day out. There is a Junior Farm for your children to enjoy. This provides them with a chance to experience what life is like in a farmyard and as well as being hands on is great fun also. Many of the old barns at Wroxham have been modified and house skilled craftspeople making all sorts of items from jewelry and pottery through to Norfolk Cider.

4. Bure Valley Railway – A really lovely way of seeing the beautiful Norfolk countryside whilst relaxing is to take a journey on this railway’s steam locomotive. The complete journey is around an 18 mile round trip from Alysham and through the local countryside. The train calls at places such as Brampton, Coltishall and Buxton you can disembark and explore these villages. Then it arrives in the town of Wroxham and you can then take your time exploring this village before returning to Alysham. During your visit to Wroxham you can also take a pleasure cruise on the water as well.

5. RAF Neatishead Air Defence Radar Museum – Full of “boys toys” and allows them to learn more about radar detection dating back to the 1930′s. The museum is housed in the original operations units constructed during World War Two and includes quite a few hands on exhibits. Plus one gets an idea of how things were running during the Second World War and the Cold War as well.

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