Glamping in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth has an old-fashioned charm with Victorian piers, wooden roller coasters, carousels, and amusement centres with lots of lights. The resort is a great English seaside resort with tempting glamping near the lively beach and promenade where you'll find everything from theme parks to cafés, restaurants and Victorian kiosks. Great Yarmouth is a much-loved destination for sun-loving holidaymakers who love sunbathing and splashing in the sea.

For your accommodation, Great Yarmouth has a wide selection of caravans close to the sea or the countryside. The accommodation will offer you comfort, accessibility to the best locations and a relaxing environment with great views. Whether for two people or large groups, you'll find something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Packed with fun activities for everyone, The Golden Mile is Great Yarmouth's entertainment paradise. The promenade is packed with indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages. Here families can enjoy an aquarium, adventure golf courses, miniature villages, amusement parks, ice cream parlours and much more. When the sun goes down, the Golden Mile lights up and provides a fascinating old fairground-style venue. Children can have fun with over 2,000 marine animals, visit the Humboldt penguin colony and interact with starfish in the aquarium's rock pools; enjoy an exciting mix of rides at Pleasure Beach; and have fun with a variety of amusement machines at the various amusement centres. All this, and more, makes Great Yarmouth a perfect holiday destination for families.

With soft, clean beaches, Great Yarmouth's coastline has some of the most beautiful beaches in East Anglia. The sandy stretches stretch for 15 miles (24.14 kilometres), where you can find beaches perfect for summer days out. The town's beaches run along dunes to The Golden Mile, which lies between the two piers, Britannia Pier to the north and Wellington Pier to the south. South of Wellington Pier you will find Great Yarmouth's south beach which offers a quiet stretch of sand and proximity to all the attractions. On the other side, Great Yarmouth's north beach offers views towards Scroby Sands wind farm, as well as beachside cafés. And between the two piers, Great Yarmouth's glorious central beach is packed with activities, sun lounger hire and an evening fireworks display! Nearby you can also find other beaches such as California Beach and Caister South Beach.

Known as the last remaining circus building in Britain, the Hippodrome Circus is not to be missed in Great Yarmouth. The Hippodrome has been named one of the seven wonders of the British seaside and is home to aerial acrobats, dancers, clowns and the world-famous water show. You can experience spooky adventures at Halloween events, pirate shows, as well as Christmas shows in December. Sit back, relax, eat popcorn or candy floss, and enjoy the show. You'll feel like you've stepped into the contemporary circus of the 1900s.

Set in a garden with streams and waterfalls, Merrivale Model Villa is an old-school model village that will leave you spellbound. See the village made up of hundreds of miniature figures and discover the different mini architectures such as the theatre, castle, houses, cricket ground, church, zoo and more. You will see a story told in each scene with an unusual level of detail, as well as animated scenes in certain models. Merrivale also boasts award-winning Tearooms, as well as a penny arcade.

For more family entertainment, head to Joyland! The park is a great place to take younger children. Spend an enjoyable day with the kids at the park and let them have fun with rides such as the spook express roller coaster, the Neptune Kingdom underwater fantasy, the famous snails and space rides. Some of the rides date back to the park's beginnings in 1949 such as Tyrolean Tubs, the world's only remaining Virginia Reel roller coaster and the snails. And to refresh your day stop by Joyland's kiosks for slushies, ice cream, candy and more.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth, is home to a collection of animals in 250-year-old gardens! Explore attractions including endangered animals such as Sumatran tigers, Amur leopards and snow leopards; discover one of the world's most adorable animals, the red panda; enter the Swamp House and Forest House to meet pythons; and enjoy hot and cold food at the Cockatoo Café to end your day or to recharge your batteries.

Quasar at The Mint is the UK's largest laser tag arena. With two floors of pure excitement, here you can have fun like a kid again. Compete against two players or up to a group of 30 players! You'll have an unforgettable experience with interactive, colour-changing LED lights and infrared light guns that allow you to record your hits.

Located on South Quay, Elizabethan House, a National Trust property, is a must-see in the city. Step back in time to the Tudor era and dress in period costume. Explore rooms filled with artwork and furniture dating back to the 16th century, and discover the plot to execute Charles I in the 'conspiracy room'.

Just a short walk from the promenade, head to St George's Theatre. This iconic theatre is run by a group of passionate volunteers who will entertain you. Wrap yourself in the artistic atmosphere and enjoy the variety of shows and events that this friendly army of volunteers puts on every year!