Museums · East of England
Borough of Great Yarmouth
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The Borough of Great Yarmouth is a local government district with borough status in Norfolk, England. It is named after its main town, Great Yarmouth, and also contains the town of Gorleston-on-Sea an
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Great Yarmouth, the nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR30 2FH. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
The Borough of Great Yarmouth is a local government district with borough status in Norfolk, England. It is named after its main town, Great Yarmouth, and also contains the town of Gorleston-on-Sea and a number of villages and rural areas, including part of The Broads. Other notable settlements include Bastwick, Belton, Bradwell, Burgh Castle, Caister-on-Sea, California, Fleggburgh, Hemsby, Martham, Hopton-on-Sea, Ormesby St Margaret, Rollesby, St Olaves, Scratby, Stokesby and Winterton-on-Sea. The borough is on the east coast of Norfolk, facing the North Sea. It borders North Norfolk to the north, Broadland to the west, South Norfolk to the south-west, and East Suffolk to the south.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
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Official information
Joyland is a family theme park located in Great Yarmouth, featuring a variety of classic rides and attractions. Visitors can enjoy iconic rides like the Snail Ride and Tubs, along with an amusement arcade and a vibrant seaside atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
The Borough of Great Yarmouth is a local government district with borough status in Norfolk, England. It is named after its main town, Great Yarmouth, and also contains the town of Gorleston-on-Sea and a number of villages and rural areas, including part of The Broads. Other notable settlements include Bastwick, Belton, Bradwell, Burgh Castle, Caister-on-Sea, California, Fleggburgh, Hemsby, Martham, Hopton-on-Sea, Ormesby St Margaret, Rollesby, St Olaves, Scratby, Stokesby and Winterton-on-Sea. The borough is on the east coast of Norfolk, facing the North Sea. It borders North Norfolk to the north, Broadland to the west, South Norfolk to the south-west, and East Suffolk to the south.
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Background
History
The town of Great Yarmouth was an ancient borough, having been granted a charter in 1208. The borough was enlarged in 1668 to take in the Southtown area (also known as Little Yarmouth) on the south side of the River Yare in the parish of Gorleston. In 1703 the borough was given the right to appoint a mayor. The borough was reformed to become a municipal borough in 1836, when it was also enlarged to include the rest of the parish of Gorleston. When elected county councils were created in 1889, Great Yarmouth was considered large enough to provide its own county-level services and so it became a county borough, independent from the new Norfolk County Council. The modern district was formed on…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6078, 1.7331
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Great Yarmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR30 2FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Phone
- 01493 844094
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily from 11am; open mid/late March to end of October.
- Official site
- www.joyland.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Great Yarmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Great Yarmouth?
- Borough of Great Yarmouth is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR30 2FH), in the parish of Great Yarmouth, unparished area.
- What is Borough of Great Yarmouth?
- The Borough of Great Yarmouth is a local government district with borough status in Norfolk, England. It is named after its main town, Great Yarmouth, and also contains the town of Gorleston-on-Sea an
- How do I get to Borough of Great Yarmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR30 2FH.
- Who owns Borough of Great Yarmouth?
- Borough of Great Yarmouth is owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
- How do I get to Borough of Great Yarmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR30 2FH.