Great Yarmouth, a town, port, and resort

Great Yarmouth, is a coastal town and port in Norfolk, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Yare, 20 miles (32 km) east of Norwich

It has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. For hundreds of years it was a major fishing port, depending mainly on the herring fishery, but its fishing industry suffered a steep decline in the second half of the 20th century, and has now all but disappeared
 

Oil, gas and wind power

The discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s led to a flourishing oil rig supply industry, and today it services offshore natural gas rigs. More recently, the development of renewable energy sources, especially offshore wind power, has created further opportunities for support services. A wind farm of 30 generators is within sight of the town on the Scroby Sands

Great Yarmouth is famous as a family holiday destination, bursting with fun things to do, arcades, rides and attractions stretching along the fabled Golden Mile and the huge expanse of pristine beach.  It also has two piers

For more information visit:

www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/explore/Great-Yarmouth.aspx

www.great-yarmouth.co.uk

www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk

www.networkyarmouth.co.uk

Picture of Great Yarmouth seafront courtesy of Norfolkadam