What To Do When You Visit Great Yarmouth

The coastal town of Great Yarmouth, known to locals as Yarmouth has been a seaside resort for more than 240 years now. In its earlier days, the focus was as a fishing port but today it is here that natural gas rigs that are based offshore are serviced from. Even so for those staying in the town there is a wonderful beach and two promenades for them to enjoy. Plus there are many attractions both in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area for visitors to enjoy; here are just a few of them:

1. Elizabethan House Museum – The museum's building was built in the sixteenth century and the museum itself looks at the history of the local inhabitants. Be sure to visit the Tudor bedroom and dining room, which have been recreated to reflect those bygone days. There is also Victorian kitchen, complete with scullery, a parlor and the famous Conspiracy room. This room was where the people who plotted against King Charles I met to plan his trial and subsequent execution.

2. Horsey Windpump – This is a building which dominates the Norfolk skyline and is set back about a mile from the Norfolk coast. Now owned by the National Trust this four storey red brick building has been restored to its former glory. You can climb the stairs to the top of the windpump where you are met with amazing views out over Horsey Mere. If you're feeling hungry on your visit, the windpump offers light snacks but if you're looking for a bigger meal, then check the nearby 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. There is a Junior Farm for your children to enjoy. They can find out what farmyard life is like and it's definitely a "hands on" experience. Along with this attraction at Wroxham Barns many have been converted and are now home to craftsmen who make jewelry, pottery and, of course, 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 allows them to learn more about radar detection dating back to the 1930's. The museum is inside the original air defence units built during the Second World War and houses a number of exhibits for people to try. You can let your imagination run wild and see how Britain's defences worked during World War Two and the more recent cold war.

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