GREAT YARMOUTH HERITAGE QUARTER

ELIZABETHAN HOUSEExperience the lives of families who lived in this splendid Quayside house from Tudor to Victorian times.Location: 4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QHTel: 01493 855746www.museums.norfolk.gov.ukOpen: April to October

THE TOLHOUSE GAOLVisit one of the oldest gaols in the country, dating back to the 12th century. Discover the fate of theives, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers and see the original cells. Free audio guide.Location: Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SHTel: 01493 858900 www.museums.norfolk.gov.ukOpen: 10am - 4pm Sunday to Friday during Norfolk school holidays only.

GREAT YARMOUTH ROW HOUSESEnglish Heritage’s Great Yarmouth Row Houses consist of two early 17th century properties known as Row 111 House and Old Merchant’s House. With rare plasterwork ceilings and an outstanding collection of artefacts from demolished houses, they now offer a tantalising glimpse into the lost world of the rows.Location: Row 111 and Row 117, South Quay,NR30 2RGTel: 01493 857900www.english-heritage.org.ukOpen: April to September: 11am - 4pm Mon to Fri

NELSON MUSEUMDiscover more about Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and the times in which he lived. Explore his childhood, career, battles and tragic but heroic death. Find out more about his mesmerising personality, terrible wounds, his many illnesses and complicated love life!Location: 26 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2RGTel: 01493 850698 www.nelson-museum.co.ukOpen: 1 February to 30 November

TIME & TIDE MUSEUMOF GREAT YARMOUTH LIFEDiscover Great Yarmouth’s fascinating history, its rich maritime heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Location: Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth,NR30 3BXTel: 01493 743930 www.museums.norfolk.gov.ukOpen: All year

GREAT YARMOUTH POTTERIES& SMOKE HOUSEHoused in a 300 year old historic smoke house nestled against the Medieval town wall, discover shipwrecked treasures, a 700 year old fresh-water well, stunning original oil paintings and our working pottery.Location: 18 Trinity Place, off Blackfriars Road, NR30 3HA. Entrance on Blackfriars Road. Tel: 01493 850585www.greatyarmouthpotteries.co.ukOpen: Tuesday to Thursday March to July and September to December. Monday to Friday during Norfolk school summer holidays.

THE DAVID HOWKINS MEMORIALCHARITY MUSEUMAn amazingly different museum with collections of royal commemoratives & needlework tapestries, teddy bears, dolls & doll’s houses, minituares and clowns. Also featured is the true story of the Elephant Man and an exhibition of prints/photographs & souvenirs of old Yarmouth.Location: 39-40 King Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 2PNTel: 01493 852637www.davidhowkinscharitymuseum.co.ukOpen: Easter Monday - September: 10am - 4pmMon, Wed & Fri. Other times by prior arrangement.

LYDIA EVALydia Eva YH89, the last steam drifter, built in 1930, now fully restored and open to the public telling the history of fishing in Great Yarmouth. See the original steam engine built in Great Yarmouth. Ask for details about going to sea aboard the Lydia Eva!Location: Moored on South Quay, opposite the Town Hall, NR30 2QFTel: 07500 603734 www.lydiaeva.org.ukOpen: May to OctoberFree Entry, donations appreciated.

GREYFRIARS’ CLOISTERSSubstantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan grey friars. Access by guided tours only every Monday & Wednesday, April - September. Tours start at 11.30am, 12.45pm and 2pm from Great Yarmouth Row Houses. Cost of the tour is included in the admission charge to the Row Houses.www.english-heritage.org.uk

NELSON’S MONUMENT /NORFOLK NAVAL PILLARGrade 1 listed monument.Open: Sundays from June to August. Ask at the Nelson Museum for more information.

ST. GEORGE’S THEATREGrade I listed chapel converted into a theatre.Wide and varied range of performances and shows.Location: King Street, Great Yarmouth. NR30 2PGBox Office: 01493 331484www.stgeorgestheatre.com

HERITAGE GUIDED WALKSFind out more about historic Great Yarmouth with a knowledgeable heritage guide on Sundays, Tuesdays or Thursdays.Location: Depart from outside Fisherman’s Hospital on Market Place.See website for details of special holiday walks.Tel: 01493 846346www.heritage-walks.co.ukOperates: May to October

Discounted entrance vouchers available, just pick up a copy of the What’s On in Greater Yarmouth booklet!