Great Yarmouth Highlights

Medieval walls and merchants’ houses sit alongside historic herring works and Edwardian entertainment buildings, telling stories of trade, work and leisure.

Great Yarmouth Minster Bell Tower

Church Plain, NR30 1NE

Visit the ringing chamber and see the set of twelve bells, considered to be one of the finest in East Anglia. This is a great opportunity for all ages to learn about and try the art of bell ringing.

Sat 19 & Sun 20 Sep, 10am-3pm. No booking required.

The Middlegate History Project

The Salvation Army, Tolhouse Street, NR30 2SQ

Delivered in partnership between Great Yarmouth Shoebox and the Great Yarmouth Salvation Army, the exhibition features photographs, memories, voices, documents and objects collected from members of the community, celebrating local stories and hidden histories connected to Middlegate.

Sat 12 Sep, 10am-1pm. No booking required.

St George's Theatre

King Street, NR30 2PG

Discover the stories, secrets, and surprising history of one of Great Yarmouth’s most iconic Grade I listed buildings. Explore the theatre with a peek backstage, learn about its past, and meet the team who bring it to life today. 

Sat 12 Sep: 10am-2pm. No booking required.

Time & Tide Museum

16 Blackfriars Road, NR30 3BX

Housed in a beautifully converted Victorian herring curing works, the museum offers an immersive experience where history lingers in the air, along with the unmistakable aroma of the smokehouse.

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep: 10am-4.30pm. No booking required.