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Childhood
memories are made of bright colours and tingling tastes and ring with fun and
laughter. As you rekindle thoughts of those days when simple pleasures brought
huge delight, the times that spring to mind are always care-free school days,
delicious home cooking and classic seaside holidays.
Glorious
days spent on the beach with bucket and spade, fish and chips by the sea or
sticky-sweet candy floss and the vibrant lights of the fair! Sadly, when we
return to our favourite places they never seem to live up to expectations. The
hotel that you stayed in year after year has been turned into flats, the pier
is off-limits due to repair work; everywhere is just a little bit tired and in
need of some TLC. Yet there are some places that are bucking the trend and a
return visit will excite and surprise you.
A
popular seaside destination for over 200 years, Great Yarmouth has been
attracting visitors to the stunning Norfolk coastline for the past two centuries. The first
visitors came to reap the health benefits of seawater. The Great Yarmouth Bath
House was opened in 1759 where guests could partake of seawater baths or, if
brave enough, take a dip in the North Sea – but just
for a few moments! Today, many come to experience what is great about UK seaside holidays while also enjoying many of the
attractions the town and surrounding county has to offer.
Great Yarmouth has recently benefited from an extensive
regeneration project with vast financial investment. Incredible improvements
have been made to the seafront, market place and town with over £30 million of
both private capital and public funding including that from Government,
European and Local Authority pots.
The resort holds a dynamic blend of old and new, charm
and character, whilst being full of vibrant energy, colour, excitement and
surprise. The regeneration includes aspects of both improvement to current
areas, along with exciting new construction projects including the build of an
outer harbour.
Areas of the town have significantly benefited from the
cash injection with a new look esplanade, with modern lighting that dances
across the sands; additional seating and feature lighting in the Market Place
for performance and events, and new road layouts with a pedestrain link to the
town centre.
The town also has a fascinating historical heritage and
funding is being invested in restoring and improving these elements. The 102
year old Wellington Pier is undergoing a complete re-build to restore it to its
original glory. Maritime House (formally the Maritime Museum) located on the
seafront has undergone restoration and repair and is now the new Tourist
Information Centre, while the historical character of The Rows (Market Row and
Broad Row) has been enhanced by Victorian style lighting and period paving.
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