The beach at Great Yarmouth

Norfolk’s most popular resort has a long, soft, sandy beach. We are reviewing the main beach between the two piers. The beach is wide but the tide doesn’t go out very far. Yarmouth is loud, bright and brash.

Entertainment is on tap with amusement arcades, nightclubs and the Pleasure Beach. It is a popular resort for families and young people. The beach is managed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

There are toilets on the promenade. Water taps are available but no public showers. The beach huts are privately-owned. There’s plenty to do on rainy days with numerous entertainment venues, amusement arcades, rides and shops. Both piers have theatres: the Britannia and the Pavilion. The Pleasure Beach is close by.

Great Yarmouth lost its Blue Flag status in May 2002. Dogs are banned from the main beach between Spring Bank Holiday and the end of September.

There are lifeguards between the piers and a lifeboat serves the area. They’re on duty from Spring Bank Holiday until the end of September. First aid is available. Click here for our top ten tips for beach safety.

There is plenty of pay and display parking near the beach.

There are steep ramps on to the beach - assistance may be required to use them. The sand is very soft which could cause problems. There is wheelchair access to the beach huts. Free spaces for orange badge holders are available in the main pay and display car parks.