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The popular Norfolk seaside port lies between the North Sea and the River Yare. A major fishing port for centuries, Yarmouth first attracted Roman soldiers who built the Garannonum near the mouth of the River Yare. After the Romans, fishermen were attracted to the location. The settlement grew into 70 burgesses before the Norman Conquest. Yarmouth received a charter by Henry III that stipulated he was to receive 100 herrings baked into 24 pastries every year. The lords of the manors would deliver the pies to the king. In 1551, the town established a grammar school.
The fishing industry made Yarmouth a thriving wealthy town by the early 1700s. The port became a seaside resort in 1760. By 1808, Admirals in London communicated with ships in Yarmouth via a telegraph chain. All was going well for the port town when tragedy struck in 1845. A suspension bridge snapped, sending 79 children plunging into the waters below. Not one child survived. The town also suffered aerial attacks during both world wars.
Charles Dickinson visited Great Yarmouth, and it was here he wrote David Copperfield. Famous former residents include Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson and "Black Beauty author Anne Sewell.
Activities and Attractions
Yarmouth has two piers, the Britannia and the Wellington. The Britannia hosts arcade games, eateries and rides along with a live performance theatre. The Wellington Pier features a large indoor children's play area, bowling alley and casino. Visitors also find The Sea Life Centre here. The facility cares for a variety of rescued animals from cute and cuddly otters, penguins and seals to snarling crocodiles and menacing sharks.
Guests also enjoy a visit to the Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum, witnessing life-like replicas of favourite celebrities, sports stars and a bit of the macabre. The Tollhouse regularly welcomes guests. The structure is among the list of the oldest prisons in England. Enter the dungeons if you dare and hear the tales of crime and punishment over the centuries.
Step into the past and explore the unusual Time and Tide Museum. The facility commemorates the herring fishing industry with life-sized recreations from the Victorian era and continuing to the 1950s. Experience the sounds and smells of yesteryear and take the wheel of a Drifter. Hear the tales of shipwrecks, heroic rescues and witness the lifestyle of a fisherman.
Enjoy a day out at the races, as Yarmouth has a greyhound track and a racehorse track. Both venues have bars and restaurants. The Hippodrome is not only an historic building, but also hosts a wide selection of family entertainment. The venue hosts everything from circus acts to musical concerts and stand-up comedic performances.
Places to Stay and Dining
Watch the fishing boats enter or leave the harbour, and watch the sun rising or setting in a room just a few minutes walk to the waterfront. Many local accommodations line the beautiful coast and are within walking distance of popular Great Yarmouth attractions.
Experience the unique dining atmosphere at the Black Rock Grill. Guests decide on meat selections for the meal ingredients and cook the main course to perfection tableside over a smouldering volcanic rock.
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