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Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth
Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth
Museum - Industrial, next open Thu 1 Nov 2018 - Sun 31 Mar 2019, £4.55-£5.70
Details
Time & Tide in Great Yarmouth is set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian Herring curing works, and tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its ice age origins to the present day.
Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950's fish wharf and take the wheel of a steam drifter. Hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue and meet some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea.
Explore the original smokehouses where the lingering aroma of smoked fish is a reminder of times gone by. Enjoy fascinating archive film shows and hands on displays and relax in the attractive courtyard beneath a canopy of sails.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Nov 2018 - Sun 31 Mar 2019 | Mon - Fri 10:00 to 16:00 | Sat - Sun 12:00 to 16:00 |
Prices
2018 Admission Prices:
Adult £5.95
Concession £5.65
Young person (4-18) £5.00
Family (1 adult + children) £15.70
Family (2 adults + children) £20.95
Twilight ticket (one hour before closing) £2.00
Museum Pass holders free and under 4's free.
Discounts for groups ring 01493 743943 (non schools) 01493 743944 (schools).
Friday Talks:
Adult Talk Price £3.50
Museum Pass holder Talk Price £2.50
Events at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 6 Oct - Sun 3 Mar | Circus! Show of Shows |
01493 743930
email
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
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Address
Time and Tide Museum, Blackfriars Road,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR30 3BX
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TG 527068 Lat: 52.60096 Long: 1.73102
By Road:
Leaving the A47 from Norwich follow brown heritage signs for Historic South Quay. Proceed along South Quay turning left on to Nottingham Way. Continue over junction onto St Peters Road, the 2nd turning on right is Blackfriars Road. Small car park available opposite.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 2 miles from Great Yarmouth station
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Camping & Touring
Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
