Giant Broads Beaches and Shires Great Yarmouth

GIANT BROADS, BEACHES & SHIRES

5 – 9 October 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £649

26 – 30 April 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £669

Welcome to Great Yarmouth Norfolk, where we take you on an adventure filled with breath-taking landscape views and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a nature lover or culture enthusiast, the Norfolk countryside combined with nearby attractions make this an ideal destination.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

· Explore the classic seaside charm of Great Yarmouth

· Meet majestic rescue horses at Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary

· Step back in time at Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens

· Ride through the beautiful Norfolk countryside on the Bure Valley Railway

· Sail along the scenic Broads aboard the Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer

· Discover the historic city of Norwich

· Uncover local stories at Wymondham Heritage Museum.

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to the east arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

DAY TWO – Norwich and Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary

This morning we visit Norwich where we can visit the historic Norwich market, with an attractive and vibrant mix of stalls, this is one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the country. Time for lunch before we make our way north to the Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary where you will see the heavy horses, and bygones museum, as well as have time for refreshments, before returning to our hotel.

DAY THREE – Bressingham Steam Experience & Gardens and Wymondham Heritage Museum

This morning we head inland to Diss and Bressingham Steam Experience & Gardens. Here we enjoy the gardens and Steam Museum. The gardens have several narrow-gauge rail lines and several types of steam engines and vehicles in its collection. It’s also home to the Dad’s Army Exhibition.

This afternoon we visit the Wymondham Heritage Museum, set up by Wymondham Heritage Society to keep the history of Wymondham and its people alive. The museum is packed full of exhibits and displays that tell the story of the people of Wymondham and the surrounding area. The eclectic collection is housed in The Bridewell, a nationally important building that redefined how prisoners should be incarcerated. You’ll step into a recreated dungeon in the basement to see what life was like for a prisoner 200 years ago. The exhibits are displayed in the rooms once occupied by the prison, courthouse and police station. The tearoom provides refreshments including tea, coffee and cakes. The museum shop sells a wide variety of books and pamphlets relating to Wymondham’s history and a range of interesting gift items. We’ll them return to our hotel in Great Yarmouth.

PLEASE NOTE: On the day of our visit, no rides will be available.

DAY FOUR – Bure Valley Railway and Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer

This morning we take a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham, where we then join the crew for a memorable river experience. We will then take a cruise on the broads in The Southern Comfort, a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads. Cruise the river from the beautiful village of Horning, along the river Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old, thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds. Throughout the trip there is an excellent commentary and continual pointing out of all the water birds around at the time. There is the ever-present bustle of river traffic with cruisers, yachts, and the occasional wherry.

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• 1 night entertainment

• 1 night bingo/quiz

• Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary

• Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens

• Train Journey on the Bure Valley Railway

• Broads Cruise on the Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer

• Wymondham Heritage Museum.

PROM HOTEL, GREAT YARMOUTH

This hotel has a great position on the seafront, with 50 comfortable bedrooms – many with views of the beach and Great Yarmouth’s famous Golden Mile. The hotel is colourful and designed with an eclectic feel. All rooms are ensuite, with flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.