Great Yarmouth, on Norfolk’s coast, has been a seaside resort for more than 240 years now. Although for much of its life it has been a fishing port as well more recently that has given way to offshore natural gas rigs. The town has two promenades for you to walk along as well as a long beach to laze and relax on. Plus there are many attractions both in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area for visitors to enjoy; below we look at some of them:

1. Elizabethan House Museum – A visit to this museum which is housed in a building constructed in the 16th Century looks at the history of the local inhabitants. The rooms which are of particular interest to those how choose to visit this attraction when staying in Great Yarmouth are the Tudor bedroom and dining room. Plus many enjoy spending time in the Victorian kitchen, parlor and scullery and of course the Conspiracy room. This is the room where those who plotted the trial and execution of King Charles I would meet.

2. Horsey Windpump – This is a building which dominates the Norfolk skyline and is situated one mile away from the county’s coastline. Now owned by the National Trust this red brick, 4 storey, buuilding has been lovingly restored. You can climb the stairs to the top of the windpump where you can take in the panoramic view to Horsey Mere. If you’re feeling hungry on your visit, the windpump offers light snacks but if you’re looking for something a little more substantial in the village of Horsey which is a mile down the road there is a wonderful pub serving good quality food.

3. Wroxham Barns – This is a place that the whole family can have a great day out. For the kids they first may want to spend time at the Junior Farm. This provides them with a chance to experience what life is like in a farmyard and as well as being hands on is great fun also. Many of the old barns at Wroxham have been converted and house skilled craftspeople making all sorts of items from jewelry and pottery through to Norfolk Cider.

4. Bure Valley Railway – A really lovely way of seeing the beautiful Norfolk countryside whilst relaxing is to take a journey on this railway’s steam locomotive. The journey commences from Alysham and then winds its way through the countryside completing an 18 mile round trip. The train calls at places such as Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall you can disembark and explore these villages. The far end of the track stops at Wroxham and you have a number of hours to explore this town before taking the train back to Alysham once more. You even have enough time at Wroxham to take a pleasure cruise on the broads.

5. RAF Neatishead Air Defence Radar Museum – Full of “boys toys” and traces the history of radar back to its beginnings in the 1930’s. The museum is housed in the original operations units built during the Second World War and houses a number of exhibits for people to try. Plus one gets an idea of how things were running during the Second World War and the Cold War as well.

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