Day Trips from Great Yarmouth: Top 10 Norfolk Destinations

Day Trips from Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is perfectly positioned for exploring the best of Norfolk and Suffolk. Here are our top day trip recommendations, all within easy driving distance.

1. Norwich (30 minutes)

Norfolk's capital offers fantastic shopping, Norwich Cathedral, the Castle Museum and a buzzing food scene. Park and ride makes visiting easy.

2. Norfolk Broads (15 minutes)

Hire a day boat and cruise through Britain's newest National Park. Peaceful waterways, wildlife and riverside pubs await.

3. Cromer (45 minutes)

Famous for its pier and fresh Cromer crab, this charming north Norfolk town is well worth the drive along the beautiful coast road.

4. Southwold (30 minutes)

A picture-perfect Suffolk seaside town with colourful beach huts, Adnams Brewery and a genteel promenade.

5. BeWILDerwood (30 minutes)

A magical forest adventure park perfect for families with younger children. Treehouses, zip wires and marsh walks.

6. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (10 minutes)

Tigers, crocodiles and tropical birds in a 250-year-old landscaped garden just minutes from Great Yarmouth.

7. Pleasurewood Hills (20 minutes)

Suffolk's biggest theme park near Lowestoft, with thrill rides and family entertainment.

8. Horsey Seals (30 minutes)

Between November and February, hundreds of grey seals come ashore to have their pups at Horsey Beach. A remarkable wildlife spectacle.

9. Wroxham & Hoveton (25 minutes)

The capital of the Norfolk Broads with boat hire, Wroxham Barns shopping village and riverside walks.

10. Caister Roman Fort (5 minutes)

The remains of a Roman fort and Saxon shore fortress, free to visit and just up the coast from Great Yarmouth.

Your Base for Exploring

St George Hotel's central location and free parking make it an ideal base for day trips across Norfolk. Rooms at great rates.

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