A UK seaside towns often labelled as rundown and stuck in time actually the ideal location for a day out. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk isn't your typical destination. In 2023, revealed that Brits rated it in the worst 10 seaside towns to visit in the UK.
Scoring an average of 55%, the only category with a positive result was 'beaches'. Both the 'scenery' and 'peace and quiet' categories scored only one star in the damning survey. In another scorching TripAdvisor review, a visitor 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." If you manage to ignore the nay-sayers and make up your own mind, Great Yarmouth has a huge amount to like about it. Often acknowledged for its Golden Mile of beaches with perfect sand, the town also offers affordable attractions and events throughout the year.
In the coming weeks the town will host two festivals. The Out There Festival (May 30 - June 1) and the annual Wheels Festival (June 29-30). The Out There Festival celebrates all things arts, circus and culture.
With multiple venues and approximately 30 artistic companies, visitors will find themselves encountering quirky comedy and a family-friendly atmosphere. The programme is mostly free. In comparison, the Wheels Festival brings together classic, contemporary and.
