Did you catch last week’s post? I'm continuing our Norfolk getaway with the things you need to do – with kids this time! – in Great Yarmouth. Alfie thoroughly enjoyed the day and actually we had a laugh too. So, lets get straight into it!
1) Visit
the Sea Life Centre
OK, so you don't need to be, or have a kid for this one. Who
doesn't love seeing animals, or in this case, sea creatures? That said, Alfie
bombed it around in an hour, asked to see the penguins three times, and kept
getting 3/14 on an interactive quiz. He was honestly pressing the same buttons
every time. I loved all the hands on and interactive experiences. I got to
touch a starfish and hold a mermaid’s purse... So cool! You could easily spend
half a day here – at least! There's also a Costa Coffee and soft play, although
it was closed due to current restrictions.
2) Relax
on the beach
While Cromer Beach was very stony, Yarmouth Beach has the
driest, softest sand. Probably not ideal for building sandcastles, unless you
fancy constantly getting buckets of water from the sea, but perfect for laying
on. Or try other pursuits like football, frisbee or bat & ball. If you're
into it, there's also donkey rides available. We spent less time on the beach
this time, but that's because we crammed so many activities in. And one of my
favourites is coming up next…
3) Enjoy
a round of crazy golf
There are a few 18-hole crazy golf courses along the sea
front. We played at Pirates Cove, which is supposedly suitable for pirates of
all ages. And it’s all fun and games until we got to hole 10 and Alfie asked to
go to the toilet. We were allowed to exit and return to finish off our game,
but time wasn't on our side as we needed to get back that evening. You can just
turn up to play, but be warned, it can get quite busy and a queue for the next
hole was a constant thing. It's still plenty of fun though and priced at £8 for
pirates (13 years and older), and £7 for buccaneers (under 12s). A bit pricy, I
would say for a nearly 4-year-old, but actually, he had loads of fun, and was
almost getting the hang of it – with a lot of help! Oh, and after 10 holes, I
was winning.
4) Spend
all your ££ on the inflatables
Want your kids are let off some steam? Don't worry, along
the sea front, are all manner of bouncy castles, slides, and other inflatables.
£5 for 15 minutes play might seem quite reasonable, unless:
a) Your
child is 7 minutes in and once again asks to go to the toilet. There's no re-admission.
Once you’ve paid, you’re in for the long-haul!
b) Said
child continuously asks for one more go. It all adds up.
There are different sections for different age groups,
including a tiny tots area. Just be careful of the kids who aren’t being
supervised. But bonus – while your little one has loads of fun, you can sit,
relax and even catch some sun.
5) Explore
the pier
Of course, you can't go to a seaside town and not visit the
pier. There's so much to do at Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, from
fairground rides to the arcades, and old-fashioned bowling. There are plenty of
places to stop for a bite to eat or drink – sitting outside or grabbing a
takeaway – a strawberry daiquiri in the sunshine is the dream! And there no end
of amusements. Whatever your age, you're guaranteed to have fun.
We visited the arcades and did the bowling. I’ve not played
for years, not since my grandparents had taken me to Maldon Promenade Park – and
I amazed myself and even got a strike. Alfie could have spent loads in the
arcades too, but annoyingly, all the ATMs charge to get cash out. So, we walked
across the beach, further along the sea front and grabbed an ice cream instead.
Consider this your reminder to remember to bring your change.
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Again, had our stay been longer, there’s no doubt we would have
ventured in land. We picked up leaflets for Thrigby Hall, Wildlife Gardens, and
Wroxham Barns, and I've heard amazing things about BeWILDerwood too… There's
always next time. But we also missed out on Merrivale Model Village, Joyland and
The Time & Tide Museum.
What's your favourite thing to do in Great Yarmouth? Do I
need to add anything to my list for next time?
Love, Lucy xx
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