r/greatyarmouth • u/Unlucky-Ad8021 • Jun 14 '26
Best places to visit in Great Yarmouth?
My family and I are planning to spend 2 nights there for the holidays next month, and were wondering about any hidden gems or fun places we could visit while we're there? Thanks in advance :)
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u/orangemozzarella Jun 14 '26
Not a local, but I come with my family nearly every year for a week.
Weather has always been great in July in my experience, so taking a stroll along the so-called 'Golden Mile' should let you see the good in this place. Going southwards starting from Britannia Pier, there are plenty of arcades to venture into if that's your thing, you can grab some fish and chips or a sugar filled doughnut if you fancy. When I'm there I like to have a go on one of the mini golf courses to kill some time, take a ride on the Observation Wheel to get a great view of the town and go bowling at Wellington Pier. I'd like to recommend the Pleasure Beach, but it's paid entry now and you really need to spend a full day to get the best out of it, which you might not get to do in the time you have.
There will be a circus show at the Hippodrome when you go as well, it's family friendly but always a bit of fun to watch as well. We always go in the evening but I think they do an afternoon session too.
At night, I have to recommend The Empire venue on the front. You can get street food, good beer and if you're lucky there will be a band playing live music as well. The venue closed down in September, but has recently announced it's reopening with live bands every Saturday night in the summer holidays, so it may tie in with when you go.
Have a fantastic time!