Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Explore Great Yarmouth (Norfolk) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Great Yarmouth, often just known as Yarmouth, is a Norfolk coastal town on the North Sea. Located at the mouth of the River Yare, 30km (20 miles) east of Norwich. Great Yarmouth's 'Golden Mile' seafront is packed with amusements, attractions, adventure golf, pubs, restaurants and a great view over the beach and out to sea. The promenade has two piers, Britannia pier and Wellington pier. You also have the option of moving away from the amusements to more natural beaches. Yarmouth was a fishing port but now fishing has all but stopped and the harbour now services the offshore natural gas rigs and the wind farm. Great Yarmouth is a great location and holioday base as you get both the Norfolk North Sea coastline and the Broads National Park.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 28 beaches in Norfolk. You can even take a look at our list of Norfolk dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Great Yarmouth Norfolk Coast Map

Great Yarmouth Norfolk Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Caister Beach

Caister beach is a large length of sandy beaches backed by dunes to the north of Great Yarmouth. The beach starts at Caister Point to the south and runs a long way north past Caister-on-Sea itself and joins to Scratby beach. Caister on Sea has a number of holiday parks backing the beach. Facilities include shops, cafes, toilets, small car park Read more…
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Gorleston Beach

Gorleston Beach is on the outskirts of Great Yarmouth and is a wide curving sandy beach. The beach is great for families as it has all the facilities you need close at hand. This is a popular beach for body boarders and surfers. The town centre is just five minutes away and cliff top walks overlooking the Lower Esplanade and sea Read more…
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Sea Life Great Yarmouth

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. Explore a rich variety of underwater environments, from rugged coastline to tropical Read more…
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Great Yarmouth South Beach

The South beach at Great Yarmouth is to the south of Wellington Pier and the Pleasure Beach. The beach is a wide sandy beach backed by grassy sand dunes and is ideal for families. The beach is quieter than central beach as a little away from the attractions on Marine Parade. Facilities include parking on the street, toilets with disabled Read more…
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North Beach

Great Yarmouth has a very large beach front and the North Beach is to the north of the seafront and Britannia Pier. The beach is a wide sandy beach with promenade. Parking, toilets, disabled access to the beach, promenade, pier, cafe/restaurant, beach huts, deck chair hire, Tennis courts and bowling greens are nearby. Read more…
Place to eat

The Troll Cart Pub

The Troll Cart is a Wetherspoon pub in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Things to see and do

Elizabethan House Museum

Beautiful 16th-century quayside house. Experience the lives of the people who lived here from Tudor to Victorian times. More details: www.nationaltrust.org.uk Read more…
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Burgh Castle

Burgh Castle, stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd-century ‘Saxon Shore’ fort. Views over Breydon Water, into which the fourth wall long since collapsed. Read more…
Place to eat

Saras Tearooms Cafe and Restaurant

Beach: Great Yarmouth beach View: Eat inside in these extensive tearooms, outside in the flower gardens or on the beach terrace and enjoy some of the best beach and sea views in Great Yarmouth. Dogs are welcome both inside and out. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, light snacks, refreshments, home made cakes, desserts. Read more…
Things to see and do

Norfolk Nelson Museum

The Nelson Museum celebrates the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson and is housed in a grade II listed Georgian house in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Visitors can explore the many interactive exhibits and galleries and learn about Nelson’s career, the battles he took part in and the story of his tragic death. On site there is also a reference Read more…
Things to see and do

Horsey Windpump

Horsey Windpump stands within the Broads National Park, the windpump offers stunning views of Horsey Mere and across the broadland landscape to the coast. Read more…
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Wellington Pier

Wellington Pier in Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast is an entertainment complex with an amusement arcade, bowling alley and casino hall. The 700ft wooden pier was first opened in October 1853. Today it offers a range of attractions for all the family. There is a gift shop, café and bar on site. Read more…
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