Heritage and arts
Since medieval times, Great Yarmouth has been surrounded by one of the most complete town walls in England. Eleven of the original towers - built between 1261 and 1400 - have survived. Our quaysides along the river Yare showcase fantastic examples of historic merchant houses, while the seafront offers one of the best collections of Edwardian entertainment architecture in the country.
Great Yarmouth's outstanding culture and heritage mean that it is a future ambition for the town to become a key cultural destination.
See our conservation areas page for details of where our protected areas of natural beauty are located - this includes an interactive map and individual maps of all 19 conservation areas.
Every year, in September, you can attend a heritage open day event (opens new window) to see buildings that are not usually open to the public.
You can also explore Great Yarmouth's town centre and seafront with our new art trail!
Join a guided heritage walk or talk
Our team of dedicated heritage guides run a large number of walks, usually from Easter to October. During the winter months, we host heritage talks at Town Hall.
See more (Go to Join a guided heritage walk or talk)Theatres, museums and galleries
Theatres, museums and galleries list
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Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
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Events and festivals
Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival
Out There Festival
Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls
How we promote arts and culture
Work is ongoing to develop and deliver ambitious projects and initiatives that expand and enrich the town's culture and heritage offering.
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The Council's heritage preservation work
Great Yarmouth features a number of remarkable heritage sites, some of which are at risk and in need of repair and restoration.
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Historic properties
Excellent advice on caring for older homes is provided by Historic England.
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