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Great Yarmouth, on Norfolk’s coast, has been a seaside resort for more than 240 years now. In its earlier days, the focus was as a fishing port but more recently that has given way to offshore natural gas rigs. Even so for those staying in the town there is a wonderful beach and two promenades for them to enjoy. There are plenty of things to see and do locally in Great Yarmouth; here are just a few of them:

1. Elizabethan House Museum – The museum’s building was built in the sixteenth century and the museum itself looks at the history of the local inhabitants. Be sure to visit the Tudor bedroom and dining room, which have been recreated to reflect those bygone days. There is also Victorian kitchen, complete with scullery, a parlor and the famous Conspiracy room. This is the room where those who plotted the trial and execution of King Charles I would meet.

2. Horsey Windpump – This is a building which dominates the Norfolk skyline and is situated one mile away from the county’s coastline. It is under the care of the National Trust and this red brick, 4 storey, buuilding has been lovingly restored. If you are brave enough to climb the steps to the very top then you can take in the panoramic view to Horsey Mere. If you’re feeling hungry on your visit, the windpump offers light snacks but if you’re looking for something a little more substantial in the village of Horsey about a mile away where you can sample top quality pub grub.

3. Wroxham Barns – This is a place that the whole family can have a great day out. For the kids they first may want to spend time at the Junior Farm. They can find out what farmyard life is like and it’s definitely a “hands on” experience. Along with this attraction at Wroxham Barns many have been converted and house skilled craftspeople making all sorts of items from jewelry and pottery through to Norfolk Cider.

4. Bure Valley Railway – This is a carefully restored railway with it’s own steam locomotive. The complete journey is around an 18 mile round trip from Alysham and through the local countryside. The train calls at places such as Brampton, Coltishall and Buxton where one can stop and explore. The far end of the track stops at Wroxham and you have a number of hours to explore this town before taking the train back to Alysham once more. During your visit to Wroxham you can also take a pleasure cruise on the water as well.

5. RAF Neatishead Air Defence Radar Museum – This is really something for the boys and allows them to learn more about radar detection dating back to the 1930′s. The museum is inside the original air defence units built during the Second World War and houses a number of exhibits for people to try. Plus one gets an idea of how things were running during the Second World War and the Cold War as well.

When you stay in Great Yarmouth, choose your hotel from this list.