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Great Yarmouth became a desirable holiday
location by the 1800’s and, with the rail link between
Norwich
and Great Yarmouth being completed in 1844,
it meant that the town became even more accessible, making
it the hugely popular holiday town that it is today.
Mainly as a result of its herring industry, Great
Yarmouth once boasted being one of the wealthiest
towns in Britain. Since the 1930’s however this industry
has ceased and is all but memories, with the boat ‘The
Lydia Eva’, which is open to the public, remaining.
St Nicholas Church, which stands near the Market Place, is the
largest parish church in England. Originally built in the 1100’s,
it was then rebuilt between 1957 and 1960 after it was almost completely
destroyed during the bombing in 1942. Adjacent to the church is
the birthplace of Anna Sewell, author of ‘Black Beauty’.
During the 1960’s oil and gas companies began to explore
the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, bringing
with them all the associated businesses. This brought wealth
and jobs and the town grew. This industry has since declined,
and the town now relies mainly on tourism for its income.
Great Yarmouth has over fifteen miles of
sandy beaches that stretch from Winterton
in the north to Hopton in the south. There are many traditional
beach attractions, including trampolines, crazy golf, fun
fair, pony rides and bouncy castles. There are also plenty
of indoor activities for all ages and an excellent variety
of shops and an open-air market.
The Norfolk
Broads are renowned for their beautiful flora and fauna
and it is at Great Yarmouth that the Rivers
Yare, Bure and Waveney converge and flow into the North Sea.
The area is a haven for wildlife with many rare species like
the swallowtail butterfly.
Tourist attraction in East Norfolk
East Norfolk is bursting with entertainment, with so many places
to visit. For those seeking peace and tranquility there are magnificent
stately homes and halls, all with spectacular gardens. For those
with an interest in history, East Norfolk also has many museums.
Find
out more about East Norfolk tourist attractions.
Accommodation in East Norfolk
East Norfolk has it all when it comes to accommodation from
grand hotels, guest houses and self catering cottages, to
motor cruisers, caravans and campsites.
Find
out more about East Norfolk accommodation
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