There's nothing more English than a bucket and spade holiday by the sea. Great Yarmouth is renowned for its beaches, where there's no shortage of opportunities to make sand castles. Great Yarmouth's Pleasure Beach theme park promises hours of fun with fairground rides for all ages. This beautiful part of Norfolk is perfect for those seeking outdoor activities, as this list illustrates.
This nine-acre attraction is right on the Great Yarmouth seafront. It's a free-to-enter theme park with views of the sea and Great Yarmouth's beaches. There are 28 rides in all with something for everyone, from top-rated rollercoaster rides to the simpler pleasures of the traditional merry-go-round.
There are more than 24km of beaches to explore, many of them dog-friendly. The crowds tend to gather nearer to town. A stroll along the beach is recommended for visitors in search of tranquility. Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier both offer family oriented entertainment, with a theatre and a bowling alley.
Great Yarmouth is the perfect starting point for exploring the famous Norfolk Broads. The Museum of the Broads, within easy reach of Great Yarmouth, has a fascinating hands-on history of the Broads, which date from the 12th century.
Dating from the 13th century, Great Yarmouth's impressive defensive walls remain largely intact today. The wall's towers were designed to to repel pirates.
| 📏 Average size of a holiday home | 112 m² |
|---|---|
| 💳 Highest rates | in August |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Cottage and Apartment rental |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | August and July |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | 4 °C in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 16 rainy days in December and October |
Holiday lettings in Great Yarmouth cost between £102 and £165 per night.
In most cases, every Cottage is about 112 m² and average capacity is 5 guests - ideal for medium-sized groups and families.
There are more than 2,492 lettings for rent in Great Yarmouth costing upwards of £37 per night.
Check out our selection of Cottage and Apartment rental to find the perfect holiday rental for Weekend Breaks in Great Yarmouth.
Absolutely, 12% of holiday rentals in Great Yarmouth have a pool.
