Great Yarmouth: What To Do When You Visit Great Yarmouth

The coastal town of Great Yarmouth, known to locals as Yarmouth has been a seaside tourist resort for almost two and a half centuries. 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. There are plenty of things to see and do locally in Great Yarmouth; below we look at some of them:

1. Elizabethan House Museum – The museum's building was built in the sixteenth century and the museum itself allows you to learn more about the kinds of people who inhabited it since first being built. Be sure to visit the Tudor bedroom and dining room, which have been recreated to reflect those bygone days. 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 prominent building can be seen from a wide distance 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 restored to its former glory. You can climb the stairs to the top of the windpump where you can take in the panoramic view to Horsey Mere. The Windpump does offer light refreshments but for a bigger meal, then check the nearby village of Horsey about a mile away where 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. This provides them with a chance to experience what life is like in a farmyard and it's definitely a "hands on" experience. Many of the old barns at Wroxham have been modified 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 where one can stop and explore. The far end of the track stops at Wroxham and you can then take your time exploring this village before returning to Alysham. 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 housed in the original operations units built during the Second World War and includes quite a few hands on exhibits. 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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