Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is Norfolk's liveliest seaside resort, with a broad golden beach, two piers and a bustling Golden Mile of amusements. Enjoy traditional fun at the Pleasure Beach, the Sea Life Centre and the racecourse, or explore historic quays and the Norfolk Broads nearby. Sunny, cheerful and packed with entertainment, Great Yarmouth is a classic bucket-and-spade destination for a value-packed coach break.

For generations, Great Yarmouth has been a favorite getaway on the Norfolk coast. Its wide golden sands run alongside the famous Golden Mile, a bright and bustling stretch of arcades, amusements, and classic attractions anchored by two piers. Families love the thrills of Pleasure Beach and the wonders of the Sea Life Centre, while the historic town and charming quays offer a glimpse into its days as a legendary herring port. If you're looking for something a bit calmer, the peaceful waterways of the Norfolk Broads are just a stone's throw away.

A coach holiday is the perfect way to experience this sunny resort. By letting us handle the drive east, you can simply kick back and relax until you arrive. Once you're here, the choice is yours: soak up the sun on the beach, try your luck in the arcades, cruise the Broads, or head to the races. For a lively and affordable seaside break, browse our Great Yarmouth coach holidays and book your trip with ease.

Places of Interest

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome

The Great Yarmouth Hippodrome is a purpose-built circus in Norfolk and the only complete venue of its kind remaining in the UK. It is best known for its unique circus ring that sinks to reveal a water tank, allowing performers to dive into a flooded arena for spectacular aquatic finales. Seasonal shows feature acrobats, clowns, and daredevils.

The Great Yarmouth Hippodrome is a rare gem of British seaside history, a purpose-built circus dating back to 1903. Created by showman George Gilbert and designed by Ralph Scott Cockrill, it stands as the only complete circus of its kind left in the UK. Its most impressive feature is hidden beneath the ornate interior: a circus ring that can sink to reveal a water tank, enabling the spectacular aquatic finales that have wowed crowds for over a hundred years.

Saved and restored in the late twentieth century by the Jay family, who still run the venue today, the Hippodrome blends traditional circus acts with a modern touch. Guests sit close to the action, watching acrobats, clowns, and daredevils before the famous water spectacular closes the show with rising fountains and performers diving into the flooded arena. Shows run during Easter, throughout the summer, and across the Halloween and Christmas seasons.

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