In 2020, Great Yarmouth was voted the best destination for a UK autumn and winter coastal staycation by Park Holidays and last year it made the Guardian’s list of top autumn destinations. It’s easy to see why with its clean beaches, low average rainfall and generous number of sunshine hours. There are also always lots of amazing events taking place in Great Yarmouth at this time of year making it ideal for a family break.
Take a look at five things to do in Great Yarmouth this October half-term for suggestions:
1. Fire on the Water: Beach Edition, Great Yarmouth Central Beach
22nd – 29th October
Visit Great Yarmouth and experience the magical, blazing display of fire installations & sculptures.
The producers of the Out There Festival and Great Yarmouth Borough Council present to you ‘Fire on the Water’ – Beach Edition, sponsored by Visit Great Yarmouth and Interreg Experience.
This year’s edition will take place on the golden sands of Great Yarmouth for a dynamic and dramatic outdoor experience featuring dance and acrobatic performances, light installations and night-time fire shows.
More information: https://outtherearts.org.uk/fire-on-the-water/
Tickets: Under 3’s: Free, 3+: from £3 – £12 pay what you can
Book tickets here: https://outtherearts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173631941/events/428512272
2. Halloween Spooktacular at the Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth
21st – 31st October
The Hippodromes Brand New Halloween Spooktacular Show opens 21st – 31st Oct for the October Half Term. This fun spooky show will see Jack Jay and comedy partner Johnny Mac return with dancers, aerialists, acrobats, special effects and much more, this will be a fantastic fun way for the family to celebrate the spooky week of Halloween. Fancy dress is optional.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/hippodromeGY/
Tickets: from £12 – £26
Book here: https://bookings.yarmouthhippodrome.co.uk/moreInfo.asp?showID=172
3. Fairground Frights at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
26th – 30th October, 5pm – 8.30pm
Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach awarding winning “Fairground Frights” is back for Halloween 2022! Attractions will take on a spooky new look and live actors will once again roam the Pleasure Beach. Enter the scare maze- if you dare! Fancy dress is encouraged. Enjoy an end-of-season firework display on the 30th.
Please note due to the nature of the event this is not recommended for anyone under the age of ten.
More information: https://pleasure-beach.co.uk/news-events/fairground-frights/
Tickets: £19.50 pp including unlimited rides
Book here: https://pleasure-beach.co.uk/buy-tickets/month/2022-10/
Take a look at this preview video of Fairground Frights:
4. Pick and Carve a Pumpkin at Hirst’s Farm Shop and Cafe
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Unfortunately, due to family circumstances, Hirst’s Family Fun Park will not be opening their pumpkin patch this year. However, they will still have pumpkins available to buy from Hirst’s Farm Shop and Cafe. There will also be an area for carving, in the big shed and some animals to see too. Grab a treat in the farmshop cafe. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more updates.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/hirstsfarmshop/
Ha Ha Farm Pumpkin Patch, Strumpshaw, Norfolk
15th – 31st October
If you still want to visit a pumpkin patch, head to Ha Ha Farm in nearby Strumpshaw. This year Ha Ha Farm is full of spooky surprises, and truly delicious treats and more pumpkin varieties for you to choose from!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/thehahafarm
5. Ascarium at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
15th – 31st October
Join SEA Life Great Yarmouth as Aquarium turns Ascarium this October!
Help the Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium.
Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete ‘spook-splash-tic’ challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go? There will be spooky photo opportunities along the way.
More information: https://www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth/explore/events/ascarium/
Tickets: Under 3’s: free, Child: from £15.25, Adult from £17.05
Book here: https://www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth/explore/events/ascarium/#tickets
Visit Great Yarmouth this October Half-Term
For even more up-to-date information to help you plan your stay or activities while in Great Yarmouth, take a look at the Visit Great Yarmouth Facebook page.
Which spooky attraction will you be visiting during October half-term?
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