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Moneysaving things to do in Great Yarmouth?
MortgageMamma
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HelloHas anyone been to GY for hols before? I am going tommorow for a week with my three kids, 2, 4 and 9 and am looking for things to do that won't cost a fortune. Any hints/tips would be gladly appreciated.
We are staying on one of the Haven sites. also, and tips on WHAT NOT TO DO will be taken on board!
MM
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Great Sea Life Centre (local area Tesco's normally do BOGOFF vouchers)
Great beaches
Take a day trip to Lowestoft, Norwich (with its 2 huge malls) and Southwold
Downside
cr*p swimming pool (on the sea front)
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Hi,
I live in Great Yarmouth and can tell you that on a sunday they do a special deal on bowling in Regent Road where all the gift shops are.
Do not bother with the Sealife centre as it takes about 10 mins in total to walk through, and is quite expensive.
Pettits Farm in Reedham comes highly recommended, you pay around £7.45 per adult, not sure what they charge for the kids but once you get in the rides are free and there is plenty to see and do.Also not sure if Haven can get a discount. Worth asking in reception.
The cinema on Great Yarmouth seafront is old but they only charge £2.99 per child so it is not too bad on purse strings.
If you travel by bus then get a daily ticket called a rover for an adult it will cost £3.20 and child £2.10, this will cover you into great yarmouth, caister.
If i can help anymore let me know.
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Thanks for that, my kids are still very young so I'll definately give the farm a go. does anyone know of anything like mazes/castles/boat trips etc?I am a Mortgage Adviser
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I live in the next town on from Great Yarmouth called Lowestoft. My kids love the Model Village which is on the Yarmouth seafront. It's a miniature village which you walk round and it has mini trains and everything you can think of going on. It's just been done up too.
Theres a funfair for smaller children at the end of Regent Road where all the gift shops are. It's a bit expensive (about 50p per token) but it's more suitable for young children than the other fair.
In Lowestoft there is the fountains. These are jets of water which you can paddle and play in and they are free to use. In the evenings there is also a light show on:
If you want to venture to Pleasurewood Hills theme park let me know as I have vouchers for £2 off per person.2008 Comping ChallengeWon so far - £3010 Needed - £230Debt free since Oct 20040 -
Its nice to get away from the seafront and into the town and the market place as well.0
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I went there last year and can highly reccomend Pleasurewood Hills and also Pettits. We went to both these places and had a brilliant time, my Daughter at the time was 9 and she thoroughly enjoyed both trips.0
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brilliant thanks so much everyone!
Hubby thinks the little model place sounds cooll I'm sure our kids will love it!
Off to bed now I have a hell of a drive tommorow. thanksxI am a Mortgage Adviser
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Well we are here and we are loving it. we were well impressed with our caravan very nice indeed! Even has a washer dryer and heres me thinking I'd escaped the laundry for a week!I am a Mortgage Adviser
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What camp are you on? Glad yor having a good time.2008 Comping ChallengeWon so far - £3010 Needed - £230Debt free since Oct 20040
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we are on haven at seashore. we've not done much today just chilled as the drive took it out of us (from lancashire, no direct motorway).. tommorow we are going to the beach and we've bought some kites for the kids. I love holidays in the UK I enjoy them so much more than being abroad. husband is well chuffed as we are right next to the racecourse and there's a race tuesday night!I am a Mortgage Adviser
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