A UK seaside town often deemed as outdated and dilapidated, might pleasantly surprise visitors with its plethora of attractions. Despite being characterised as an atypical holiday destination by the sea, research from Which? in 2023 placed Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, among the bottom 10 seaside towns to visit in the UK, earning it an average score of 55%. While 'beaches' were positively rated, the categories of 'scenery' and 'peace and quiet' each managed to scrape together a single star.
One particularly harsh TripAdvisor review came from a visitor who said: "[We] were absolutely horrified by the city. We had to read about its past as an important oily fish port and the beautiful seafront, but the Victorian houses at the port are [hidden] by those horrible leisure centres full of neons, fluorescent colours and junk food everywhere." However, discounting these negative views, it is undeniable that a day trip or coastal getaway to Great Yarmouth has much to offer.
Notably revered for its Golden Mile of pristine sandy beaches, the town also boasts a range of affordable activities and year-round events, reports the Mirror . Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp In the upcoming weeks, the town is set to host two festivals. The Out There Festival (May 30 - June 1) and the annual Wheels Festival (June 29-30).
The Out There Festival is a celebration of arts, circus and culture. With multiple venues and around 30 artistic companies, visitors can expect qui.
