Entry to the Pleasure Beach on Great Yarmouth is completely free, visitors can come and go as they please. Rides are paid for by tokens or wristbands purchased at main reception or at machines inside the park.
The Pleasure Beach is currently rated in the top 10 of all leisure parks in the country with in excess of 1.1 million visitors a year. Ample car parking exists adjacent to the park. Height restrictions are in force on some rides.
www.pleasure-beach.co.uk
The Pleasure Beach is currently rated in the top 10 of all leisure parks in the country with in excess of 1.1 million visitors a year. Ample car parking exists adjacent to the park. Height restrictions are in force on some rides.
www.pleasure-beach.co.uk
One of Great Yarmouth's best loved family attractions, set in over an acre of award-winning landscaped gardens with streams, waterfalls and lake with Koi Carp.
Sit for a while, escape the hustle and bustle while you watch the Merrivale Railway go by and wonder at the models.
Traditional crazy golf is also included in the admission price.
The popular Old Penny Arcade is where you can hear the 'laughing sailor' and see 'what the butler saw', and not forgetting the Merrivale Tea Rooms, a favourite on the Golden Mile. Delicious food with diabetic, gluten-free and allergy free choices.
www.greatyarmouthmodelvillage.co.uk
Sit for a while, escape the hustle and bustle while you watch the Merrivale Railway go by and wonder at the models.
Traditional crazy golf is also included in the admission price.
The popular Old Penny Arcade is where you can hear the 'laughing sailor' and see 'what the butler saw', and not forgetting the Merrivale Tea Rooms, a favourite on the Golden Mile. Delicious food with diabetic, gluten-free and allergy free choices.
www.greatyarmouthmodelvillage.co.uk
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth have 250-year-old landscaped gardens, a play area and superb willow pattern garden.
Renowned for its collection of Asian Mammals, birds and reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped grounds and gardens of Thrigby Hall.
Attractions for all age groups include Snow Leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, avaries, waterfowl, gift shop & cafe. Tropical & forest houses give good all-weather cover.
There are several play areas for children and parking is free.
www.thrigbyhall.co.uk/
Renowned for its collection of Asian Mammals, birds and reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped grounds and gardens of Thrigby Hall.
Attractions for all age groups include Snow Leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, avaries, waterfowl, gift shop & cafe. Tropical & forest houses give good all-weather cover.
There are several play areas for children and parking is free.
www.thrigbyhall.co.uk/
Dive into the underwater world of SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats.
Become a rockpool explorer and touch a crab and a starfish as you discover the wildlife of the rocky coastline in our native and tropical rockpools. Watch our fun talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day and test your creature knowledge by taking part in our free kids quiz trail. At every step there are amazing creatures to find, to watch and learn about.
Learn the truth about the much-misunderstood shark; the plight of the endangered sea turtle, the remarkable lives of seahorses, see our West African Dwarf Crocodile sisters, and our comical and endearing Humbolt penguins. The marine world is beautiful, find out what SEA LIFE is doing to protect it and how you can help.
https://www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth/
Become a rockpool explorer and touch a crab and a starfish as you discover the wildlife of the rocky coastline in our native and tropical rockpools. Watch our fun talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day and test your creature knowledge by taking part in our free kids quiz trail. At every step there are amazing creatures to find, to watch and learn about.
Learn the truth about the much-misunderstood shark; the plight of the endangered sea turtle, the remarkable lives of seahorses, see our West African Dwarf Crocodile sisters, and our comical and endearing Humbolt penguins. The marine world is beautiful, find out what SEA LIFE is doing to protect it and how you can help.
https://www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth/
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If you’re looking for a great day out with the whole family Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft has it all. With over 35 rides, shows and attractions there’s something for everyone whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or not!
Pleasurewood Hills has been thrilling families for 35 years and remains a family favourite.
The younger family members will have a fantastic time exploring the Kiddie Zone with its rides which are suitable for children around one metre tall, while our family friendly rides are the perfect introduction to the theme park world. And if you prefer a more extreme day out, there’s a choice of rides including Wipeout – the region’s most extreme roller coaster.
If the thought of rides turns your stomach there’s plenty to keep you occupied too. With a choice of two trains to hop on as many times as you like, a chairlift for a birds’ eye view of the park and the spectacular sealion and parrot shows to enjoy, as well as a brand new and exciting outdoor show planned for the summer, you’re sure to have a great day out at Pleasurewood Hills. And, with the new non-rider ticket you can enjoy them all for the great price of just £10.
www.pleasurewoodhills.com
If you’re looking for a great day out with the whole family Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft has it all. With over 35 rides, shows and attractions there’s something for everyone whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or not!
Pleasurewood Hills has been thrilling families for 35 years and remains a family favourite.
The younger family members will have a fantastic time exploring the Kiddie Zone with its rides which are suitable for children around one metre tall, while our family friendly rides are the perfect introduction to the theme park world. And if you prefer a more extreme day out, there’s a choice of rides including Wipeout – the region’s most extreme roller coaster.
If the thought of rides turns your stomach there’s plenty to keep you occupied too. With a choice of two trains to hop on as many times as you like, a chairlift for a birds’ eye view of the park and the spectacular sealion and parrot shows to enjoy, as well as a brand new and exciting outdoor show planned for the summer, you’re sure to have a great day out at Pleasurewood Hills. And, with the new non-rider ticket you can enjoy them all for the great price of just £10.
www.pleasurewoodhills.com
Caister Castle Car collection near Caister Great Yarmouth contains probably the largest private collection of motor vehicles in Great Britain from 1893 to the present time, including the first real motor car in the world with full history - 1893 Panhard et Levassor, housed in the same coach house in Florence since new until 1980.
See Jim Clark's Grand Prix R14, Peter Rachman's Cadillac and the very first Ford Fiesta.
Featured in the BBC's television series, 'The History of Britain,' the moated castle with 100ft tower was built in 1432 on the site of an earlier fortified manor house where Sir John Falstoff was born. Margaret, wife of Falstaff's heir, John Paston, was the focal point of the famous Paston letters now in the British Museum.
www.caistercastle.co.uk
See Jim Clark's Grand Prix R14, Peter Rachman's Cadillac and the very first Ford Fiesta.
Featured in the BBC's television series, 'The History of Britain,' the moated castle with 100ft tower was built in 1432 on the site of an earlier fortified manor house where Sir John Falstoff was born. Margaret, wife of Falstaff's heir, John Paston, was the focal point of the famous Paston letters now in the British Museum.
www.caistercastle.co.uk
Scratby Beach is located 2 mins away from the caravan and is a wide curving, ochre-coloured, quiet sand and shingle beach found at the base of low sand cliffs.
A row of large boulders are positioned towards the back of the beach to prevent erosion of the high sand dunes which have virtually become cliffs at this point.
Perfect for long walks with the dog or without from autumn to spring or for long lazy days in summer.
Walk northwards along the cliff top and enjoy wonderful panoramic views across the sea coming back to the beach via one of the several pathways.
Scratby beach also offers some good surfing opportunities which are better during the winter months and when the wind is in a westerly direction. When surfing conditions are good Scratby beach can attract a substantial crowd.
Access to the beach is via slope and steps
A row of large boulders are positioned towards the back of the beach to prevent erosion of the high sand dunes which have virtually become cliffs at this point.
Perfect for long walks with the dog or without from autumn to spring or for long lazy days in summer.
Walk northwards along the cliff top and enjoy wonderful panoramic views across the sea coming back to the beach via one of the several pathways.
Scratby beach also offers some good surfing opportunities which are better during the winter months and when the wind is in a westerly direction. When surfing conditions are good Scratby beach can attract a substantial crowd.
Access to the beach is via slope and steps
Hemsby Beach, is a lively village resort with shops, amusements, attractions and cafes.
The stunning golden, wide sandy beach with its grassy sand dunes makes this a popular choice with visitors.
Hemsby Beach is also home to the Inshore Rescue and takes part in events such as the Herring Festival and the new Viking festival in June.
All amenities are within easy reach along with deckchair hire, public & disabled toilets.
Paid parking is available within a large car park next to the beach.
RNLI lifeguards patrol between the red and yellow flags in summer between 10am and 6pm.
The stunning golden, wide sandy beach with its grassy sand dunes makes this a popular choice with visitors.
Hemsby Beach is also home to the Inshore Rescue and takes part in events such as the Herring Festival and the new Viking festival in June.
All amenities are within easy reach along with deckchair hire, public & disabled toilets.
Paid parking is available within a large car park next to the beach.
RNLI lifeguards patrol between the red and yellow flags in summer between 10am and 6pm.
***SUMMER SPECTACULAR 12th July – 17th September 2017 The Hippodrome’s Brand New Circus and Water Summer blockbuster with amazing International Circus Artists, Dancers, Show Swimmers, Acrobats plus comedians Jack Jay and Johnny Mac and mind blowing feats from the amazing Globe Motor Bike Riders and the thrilling Wheel of Death. The mind blowing Finale Water Spectacular is one of only three in the world and the only place in Europe that stages such a show with Swimmers, Aerialists and special effects when the ring turns into a giant pool - an unforgettable experience.
***HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 20th October – 31st October 2017 This ultimate spooky experience has a whole new adventure written by comedy partnership and the Hippodrome’s favourites Jack Jay and Johnny Mac. They will be joined by an amazing cast of international acts as they look to throw the biggest Halloween party ever.
***CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 9th December 2017 – 7th January 2018 the Hippodrome’s brand new Christmas show is a fast moving alternative to the family visit to a pantomime. With your No1 host Jack Jay’s hilarious interludes, amazing circus artists from all over the world and to add to this Swimmers, Dancers and a large children’s dance troupe from the local legendary Dance Estelle School. The amazing Water Spectacle has all the Christmas spirit you need set in the unique atmosphere of the Edwardian Hippodrome that has so much to see at Christmas with all its yuletide decorations. It’s a blockbuster show not to miss that has become a local must see Christmas attraction and a modern
www.hippodromecircus.co.uk
***HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 20th October – 31st October 2017 This ultimate spooky experience has a whole new adventure written by comedy partnership and the Hippodrome’s favourites Jack Jay and Johnny Mac. They will be joined by an amazing cast of international acts as they look to throw the biggest Halloween party ever.
***CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 9th December 2017 – 7th January 2018 the Hippodrome’s brand new Christmas show is a fast moving alternative to the family visit to a pantomime. With your No1 host Jack Jay’s hilarious interludes, amazing circus artists from all over the world and to add to this Swimmers, Dancers and a large children’s dance troupe from the local legendary Dance Estelle School. The amazing Water Spectacle has all the Christmas spirit you need set in the unique atmosphere of the Edwardian Hippodrome that has so much to see at Christmas with all its yuletide decorations. It’s a blockbuster show not to miss that has become a local must see Christmas attraction and a modern
www.hippodromecircus.co.uk
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park near Great Yarmouth is the top attraction to visit because it is three parks in one. Superb fun rides include Flying Elephants, Teacups, Runaway Train, Roller Coaster, 1/2 Mile Miniature Train, Alice in Wonderland, Toad of Toad Hall plus Robin Hood's adventure play area, new construction site and chicken puppet show.
Animals galore, with Lemurs, Meerkats, Alpaca's, Racoon's reptile house and a petting area where you can feed the animals and there is lot's more to see.
Live shows, 3 times a day, featuring Bingo the clown and the park mascot Maxi the mouse.
We have large picnic areas as well as two catering units, Palm's Cafe and Maxi Snax where hot and cold food and snacks are available. Our gift and candy shop offer a wide range of souvenirs and crafts.
So spend a day not a fortune at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park.
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
Animals galore, with Lemurs, Meerkats, Alpaca's, Racoon's reptile house and a petting area where you can feed the animals and there is lot's more to see.
Live shows, 3 times a day, featuring Bingo the clown and the park mascot Maxi the mouse.
We have large picnic areas as well as two catering units, Palm's Cafe and Maxi Snax where hot and cold food and snacks are available. Our gift and candy shop offer a wide range of souvenirs and crafts.
So spend a day not a fortune at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park.
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk