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Great Yarmouth Holidays Through The Decades

Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea have been resorts visited by millions of visitors since the mid 18th Century. Take a look at how holiday brochures have changed over the years along with some heritage posters.

Tourism has been a part of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea for many, many years. In 1844 and the arrival of the railways, daytrips were made possible. With the Bank Holiday Act passed in 1871, it gave the working class the chance to get away for the day.

Take a look at our collection of past holiday brochures, ranging from the 1930s right through to 2018, when the council printed their last holiday brochures.

There will also be a collection of old posters on view featuring slogans such as 'The Holiday You'll Treasure' and 'The Resorts that have Everything'

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:
1000-1600
Wednesday 11 September:
1000-1600
Thursday 12 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF

Directions:
Head into the Atrium at the Town Hall
Contact on day:
Wendy Takman
Telephone number:
+441493846131

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are several pay and display car parks within easy reach

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
30 hour(s)

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