Great Yarmouth
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Seaside town in Norfolk, England
Great Yarmouth, often called Yarmouth, is a seaside town which gives its name to the wider Borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England; it straddles the River Yare and is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Norwich. Its fishing industry, mainly for herring, shrank after the mid-20th century and has all but ended. North Sea oil from the 1960s supplied an oil rig industry that services offshore natural gas rigs; more recently, offshore wind power and other renewable energy industries have ensued. In 2021 the built up area had a population of 28,985.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 28,979
- Coordinates
- 52.608, 1.731
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth belongs to England, United Kingdom and has the feel of a small town. Around 28,979 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, nightlife and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Great Yarmouth
Adventure in Great Yarmouth
(4)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Great Yarmouth.
Nightlife in Great Yarmouth
(3)Nightlife in Great Yarmouth covers Casinos, Disco and Nightlife. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Great Yarmouth.
Family in Great Yarmouth
(1)Family in Great Yarmouth covers Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Great Yarmouth.
Water Sports in Great Yarmouth
(1)Water Sports in Great Yarmouth covers Paddle. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Great Yarmouth.
More to do in Great Yarmouth
(1)Great Yarmouth records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Great Yarmouth's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Great Yarmouth
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Great Yarmouth is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Great Yarmouth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Great Yarmouth known for?
- Great Yarmouth, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure, nightlife and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 28,979 residents.
- What can you do in Great Yarmouth?
- Recorded activities in Great Yarmouth include Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks and Casinos. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Great Yarmouth?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Great Yarmouth located?
- Great Yarmouth is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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