Good eating in Great Yarmouth

Advantages: Cheap adn cheerful, vast menu, serves more than edible food, great staff, great clientele
Disadvantages: Toilet situation is a bit gross, drinks are expensive

...Getting stuck in Great Yarmouth during dinnertime my other half and I decided that we would venture down the sea front to get some dinner. Even though I have been to Yarmouth more times than I care to remember neither my other half nor I had ever eaten in the town so we were at a bit of a loss where to go. For those of you who have never been to Yarmouth the sea front is predominantly made up of arcades and restaurants so there was no shortage of places to try. With so much choice and no knowledge we decided to take a look at all menus, which are outside all the restaurants as a tool to pull people in. All the restaurants serve the same dishes at the same price so the only thing that sets them apart is the ?look? of the establishment. Some are older and more run down than others and there are some that looked so vile we walked...

yackers1 06.08.2009 · Read review
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So What's So Great in Yarmouth?

Advantages: lots to do for both kids and adults
Disadvantages: can be expensive

...We have just returned from a week's holiday in Caister which is a small town 3 miles outside of Great Yarmouth and I thought I would share our experiences with you and give you an idea of what there is all to do round that area. I'm going to do this one in sections to make it easier and will try to cover everything from the shopping facilities to the pleasure beach as well as some of the attractions that are nearby too. I've been to Yarmouth a couple of times before but the last time was 5 years ago and had forgotten just how much there is available to do. Being October some of the attractions have limited opening times so unfortunately we missed them because of this but there are a lot of places which stay open the whole year through. Accommodation We saw lots of bed and breakfasts just off the sea front road which looked...

belfin 20.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth (England)

Great Yarmouth is great

Advantages: Fun for all the family. Lots to do for everybody.
Disadvantages: Does get very busy in the summer time.

...What can I say about sunny Great Yarmouth? Well, it's the main seaside town in Norfolk, busy in the summer and as dead as a doormat in the winter! This is a popular town in the summer months with tourists, and if you have ever visited the town, then you will understand why! Having lived here for the past 15 years, I've seen a lot of changes in the town, some for the better, and some for the worse. I'll do my best to tell you all about the place, and try and tempt you here in the summer! THE SEAFRONT <><><><><><>< Okay, lets start with the seafront. Apart from the many amusement arcades, cheap restaurants and cafes, crazy golf courses, there's also the Pleasure Beach, the fun fair. It is at the South end of the seafront with many rides on it for the whole family to enjoy. The wooden Roller Coaster has been there for over...

Louise90 26.02.2001 (29.02.2004) · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth in General

Sea life in Yarmouth, great!

Advantages: plenty to do;
Disadvantages: busy in summer; what to choose

...NAME OF LOCATION: Great Yarmouth, a coastal town in Norfolk that has been popular for generations with day-trippers and longer stay holidaymakers alike. BACKGROUND: I went for a week with Gee Vee Travel (see separate article) to Great Yarmouth staying at the Swanvale Lodge Hotel, 6 Standard Road, Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2EZ (Tel/Fax: 01493 331442) with my parents. We had the opportunity to visit places around on a couple of the days, too but spent much of our time in Yarmouth (as it is generally known but not to be confused with the Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight). Kevin and Iain originally ran the hotel on behalf of Gee Vee Travel. Now Margaret and Paul manage the hotel, and there is a lift to all floors and ramps to the dining rooms and there was entertainment provided within our holiday price every evening. ATTRACTIONS...

werewolf 19.08.2005 (13.01.2006) · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth (England)

Great Yarmouth = Great Fun!

Advantages: Great fun for whole family, loads to do and see.
Disadvantages: Very tiring!

...Great Yarmouth has always been a great day out for me ever since I was just a little nipper. I used to love it when my parents said we were going there for the day. There is so much to do and see at Yarmouth that just leaves you wanting to go back for more. WHERE IS IT? Great Yarmouth can be located off of the A12 and from Ipswich is about 1.5 hour drive. It is also possible to take the train there, which I have also done before. Great Yarmouth?s home is Norfolk. CAR PARKING There are many car parks in Yarmouth. The largest of the car parks are the Beach Coach Station, Nelson Road North and at St. Nicholas car park, Marine Parade. These are close the seafront, the main attractions and the beach. Here is the main information I have found on the car parks at Yarmouth: YARMOUTH TOWN CENTRE CAR PARKS Palmers, 150...

StephyBabes 11.08.2004 · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth (England)

GETTING AROUND GT YARMOUTH

Advantages: Good public transport
Disadvantages: Confusing to drive around

...I've been living in Great Yarmouth for 13 years now, and have been driving for the past 5 years. Although I'm a driver, it's not often I drive around town. There's many 1 way roads, and drivers can easily get confused if they are new to the town. There is only 1 main way into Yarmouth, and that's on the A47, locally called the Acle Straight, because it is a long stretch of road. There are other, longer ways to get into town, but that will really take you round the houses! As you enter Yarmouth, you will see the new bridge on your right and a roundabout, which will take you into town and seafront etc. Although it can be difficult to find your way around Yarmouth if you are new to the town, everything is pretty much well sign posted. As this is a holiday town, there are plenty of brown signs around directing you to all...

Louise90 25.07.2002 · Read review
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Review of Getting Around in Great Yarmouth

The Rough Guide to Great Yarmouth By Donna Hodds

Advantages: Fun, Plenty to do and see.
Disadvantages: Weather, Traffic in summer.

...Great Yarmouth is a seaside town situated on the East coast of England, On the bit that looks like a Bum (My daughters word). Great Yarmouth is easy to reach, main routes into town are the A12 (Via Lowestoft) or A47 (Via Norwich). I have lived in the Great Yarmouth Borough all my life and feel i am just the person to give you a run down on what the town has to offer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Yarmouth Attractions: Pleasure Beach - This Place is a typical Fair ground which is situated at the South end of Great Yarmouth seafront. You will find a selection of rides to suit the whole family. Wristbands can be brought for £13 Marina Centre - The Marina centre is a sports complex, they have a swimming pool, gym, squash, bowls, badminton and more. see boards...

CRAFTYDONNA 28.09.2006 · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth in General

great yarmouth at half term

Advantages: great for kids
Disadvantages: everything closes after 6pm

...After having pondered what to do with the kids during half term week we had decided to book a long weekend in great yarmouth.we travelled down on friday 19th oct after having booked a three bedroom caravan at the popular hopton haven site which is around 3 miles out of yarmouth.The journey was good apart from the good old tractors which love to come on the raods at rush hour anyway back to the hols,when coming into yarmouth you begin to notice the flat marsh lands the surround both sides of the roads,and loads of windmills they are scattered all over. HOPTON HAVEN CARAVAN SITE im not one to be picky we got a good deal so i thought at less than £110 for the caravan for the weekend but i couldnt believe that for a silver rated caravan the only heating they had was in the living room,may i say it was so so cold at nights you woke up...

ellie-mia1103 28.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth in General

'Great' Yarmouth?

Advantages: Hard to get to
Disadvantages: Hmm quite a lot

...I live in Norfolk and would not choose to go to Yarmouth...ever! Unfortunately my work occasionally took me there so I had no choice. I guess it has attractions for some people, but I definitely can't see it myself. Basically Yarmouth is one long sandy beach ruined by mile after sorry mile of amusement arcades, tacky gift shops, burger bars, chip shops, fair ground rides, crazy golf, bingo, more amusement arcades, run down B & Bs, more burger bars, run-down piers. It is heaving in the summer with strange people who seem to like this kind of thing. The saving grace is that this provides the poor locals with seasonal employment, all be it low paid and mind numbingly dull. If you want to visit Norfolk there are so many nicer spots to choose. There are fantastic beaches on the North Coast at Holkham, Wells and Holme...

friedagaric 18.08.2004 (27.08.2004) · Read review
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Review of Great Yarmouth (England)

GREAT Yarmouth board

Advantages: Good true advice
Disadvantages: some of it is french

...'ll find polls, suggestions and idea, the help centre, and the obligatory welcome thread. Next down we begin to get to the reason for the forums - and this board deals with coastal holidays, from Lowestoft and Kessingland to my beloved Great Yarmouth, you can share your thoughts here. There is also a general chit chat board where you can discuss anything regarding the coast. I have to confess that the Great Yarmouth thread is the one I home in on, eagerly awaiting the next post. The next category deals with Norfolk in general from local history groups to ghosts and memories - it's all here. My favourite in this part would have to be the eating and drinking in Norfolk, where you can get ideas where to go and have a nice meal and where to avoid! Next we get to entertainment and here you can share a joke, talk about sport, current affairs...

dabmim 29.05.2006 · Read review
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