B&Bs in Great Yarmouth

The Norfolk seaside town of Great Yarmouth is blessed with long stretches of enticing golden sands and attracts vast swathes of visitors each year. With bright lights, plenty of family entertainment, activities and attractions and amusements galore in the town’s Golden Mile, Great Yarmouth is for some the perfect holiday destination.

Endearingly old-fashioned with its Victorian piers, amusement parks, miniature village and vintage wooden roller coaster, Great Yarmouth also has the additional appeal of being a port with fishing, military and trading heritage. There are museums, a circus, wildlife parks and the stunning Norfolk Broads all on the town’s doorstep, as well as a great choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

If you are looking to spend a night, weekend or longer stay in Great Yarmouth, here are some of the best B&Bs in the town:

Barnard House

This quality 4 star Gold Award B&B in Great Yarmouth offers guests spotlessly clean luxury accommodation that takes some beating. Located on a leafy crescent in a peaceful part of town, this detached award-winning B&B offers comfort and style and is the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful county of Norfolk.

Barnard House, 2 Barnard Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4DR

Tel: 01493 855139

www.barnardhouse.com

The Chateau

The Chateau provides quality B&B accommodation in Great Yarmouth and is a family-run business priding itself on being “home from home”. Located close to the picturesque sand dunes and quieter part of Great Yarmouth, it’s also within easy reach of the popular attractions that have made Great Yarmouth one of the UK’s favourite seaside resorts.

The Chateau, 1 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1ED

Tel: 01493 859052

www.chateauyarmouth.co.uk

Baron’s Court

Located just off the seafront, this family run B&B in Great Yarmouth were winners of the Channel Four Television Programme - 3 In a Bed. Many rooms have sea views and the public rooms overlook their patio and private lawns. Free parking and excellent breakfasts.

Baron’s Court, 5 Norfolk Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1EE

Tel: 01493 843987

www.baronscourthotel.co.uk

3 Norfolk Square

Exclusively for adults, 3 Norfolk Square offers comfort and quality, with free parking and very accommodating owners. Close to beach and attractions, they serve excellent breakfasts using locally sourced seasonal produce.

3 Norfolk Square, Albemarle Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1EE

Tel: 01493 843042

https://3norfolksquare.co.uk/

Shrewsbury Guest House

Centrally located, Shrewsbury Guest House is close to the beach and just a 4-minute stroll from Great Yarmouth’s town centre. With comfortable rooms and excellent facilities, visitors are sure to enjoy their home-cooked food including their award-winning breakfasts.

Shrewsbury Guest House, 9 Trafalgar Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2LD

Tel: 01493 844788

www.shrewsburyguesthouse.co.uk

Beaumont House

This small guest house is exclusively for adults and offers visitors both quality accommodation and service. Located just a short walk from the seafront and town centre, Beaumont House has a bar menu for light bites and serves traditional English and Irish breakfasts each morning.

Beaumont House, 52, Wellesley Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1EX

Tel: 01493 843957

https://www.beaumonthousegy.co.uk/

Kilbrannan Guest House

This centrally located guest house offers well-equipped and spotlessly clean accommodation and an award-winning breakfast. Families are very welcome, but they do not accept children under 4 years of age.

Kilbrannan Guest House, 14 Trafalgar Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2LD

Tel: 01493 850383

www.kilbrannanguesthouse.co.uk

Sunnyside Hotel

Born and bred in Norfolk, these friendly hosts have lots of local knowledge that they are happy to share with guests. This family-run business offers quality B&B accommodation in Great Yarmouth, with free on-street parking available. Close to the town’s seafront and only a stone’s throw from the centre of town, it’s an ideal base to explore Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area.

Sunnyside Hotel, 31 Victoria Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3BH

Tel: 01493 844 587

https://www.sunnysidehotel.org.uk/index.html

Swiss Cottage

Located on the seafront in the quieter part of Great Yarmouth, this Edwardian property boasts a mix of period features and mod cons. All rooms are en-suite, and some have sea views that look out over the pretty Venetian waterways and gardens, sand dunes, shoreline and sea. There is ample free parking in an enclosed courtyard at the rear of the building and a hearty breakfast for visiting guests.  Well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement.

Swiss Cottage, 31 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4EW

Tel: 01493 855742

www.swisscottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk

Silverstone House

The perfect place to stay for visitors who want to be close to all local amenities and attractions but prefer a quiet location to sleep. This family-run property has well-equipped rooms and free on-street parking.

Silverstone House, 29 Wellesley Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1EU

Tel: 01493 844862

www.silverstone-house.co.uk/homepage

Here are some not to be missed attractions in and around Great Yarmouth:

Great Yarmouth Beach

Explore 15 miles of soft sandy beach at Great Yarmouth, from busy parts to areas that are virtually tourist free. Find deck chair hire, access ramps for the disabled, seaside shops and cafes selling ice creams, doughnuts and candyfloss.  Take a boat from Britannia Pier and head out to see the seals at Scroby Sands.

Golden Mile

Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile goes from Britannia Pier down to the Pleasure Beach and is a beachside strip that is home to many attractions. From adventure golf courses, casino, model villages and aquarium to theatres, amusement arcades, endless eateries, bars and souvenir shops, it’s all here!

Time and Tide Museum

Occupying the premises of the Tower Fish Curing Works, the Time and Tide museum documents Great Yarmouth’s history from the Stone Age, with lots of fascinating information about the town’s past fishing and maritime activity.

Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads are a patchwork of navigable rivers and lakes that can be explored by boat. Hire a boat and cruise along the waterways past windmills and rich wildlife and enjoy the county from a completely unique perspective.

Sea Life Centre

Visit Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre on Marine Parade and see more than 2,000 marine animals, from sea turtles to rays, penguins, sharks and jellyfish.

Merrivale Model Village

Located on South Beach Parade on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, Merrivale Model Village has a church, mansion, theatre, castle, stadium, houses and hundreds of miniature figures and a story being told in each scene. There is also a model railway that passes through and visitors can play on the nine-hole crazy golf course.

Pleasure Beach

Opening March – October, Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach has been entertaining visitors since 1909. From fun family rides to white knuckle delights, there is a great mix of rides and attractions at Great Yarmouth’s Please Beach.

Elizabethan House Museum

A National Trust property, the Elizabethan House Museum is a fascinating place to visit with fine art, decoration, furniture and paintings dating back to the 1500s and gives an insight into what a merchant’s home was like in Tudor times.

Joyland

Next to Britannia Pier, Joyland is a children’s amusement park that that has been drawing in the crowds since 1949. Rides include the world-famous snails, tyrolean tub twist, spook express kiddie coaster and pirate ship. Open March - October, there is also a popular American-style diner, serving fast food.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

8 miles from Great Yarmouth, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has a rich variety of birds, reptiles and mammals from Asia and is open all year round. Discover large cats such as endangered tigers and leopards as well as cute red pandas, noisy gibbons and huge crocodiles.