Things to do and see

Within walking distance

Without having to do lots of midweek travelling, there’s plenty to do within walking distance of Sunbeach, especially if you appreciate clean sandy beaches, and of course, the weather’s on your side.

The Oasis Club is an inviting place to relax. Throughout the season, varied entertainment is provided each night with children’s entertainers, comedy and cabaret, disco and karaoke and great live music. Also close by is the indoor heated pool.

Most of our visitors choose to mix the week up and get out and about on some days to sample the many attractions to be found in our part of Norfolk.

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth itself has bright lights, two piers, countless attractions and golden beaches of the softest sand you’ll find anywhere. The most obvious attractions lie along the ‘Golden Mile’ the town’s promenade. Here you’ll find the Pleasure Beach, home of one of the UK’s most famous rollercoaster rides and the log flume. Other rides here are The Haunted Hotel, Fun House and Sky Drop.

Also on the seafront is the Amazonian World of Reptiles, The Merrivale Model Village and Railway, and Joyland - an affordable funfair for younger children, complete with its much-loved snail ride. Take a stroll along the Britannia Pier where you’ll find places to eat and drink, more attractions for the kids and a great theatre that always has a programme of family entertainment featuring well-known stars.

Other attractions are the Hippodrome Circus, mini-golf, a bustling market, great shopping and racecourse. An astounding array of amusements is matched only by the many restaurants, cafes and bars.

The Broads

If you’re staying in this part of Norfolk, then at least one day spent on the broads is an absolute must. Boats can be hired for the day or by the hour at a number of towns and villages that lie on the broads. Probably the most popular place to hire a boat is Wroxham.

The tranquil Norfolk Broads is a vast maze of over 120 miles of uspoilt waterways. Connected by natural rivers, the broads were created by the rising sea level filling up medieval peat pits.

Meandering through the countryside dotted with windmills, you’ll pass many picturesque villages with quaint church towers and houses. The area offers ample opportunity for walking should you wish to stretch your legs. Follow the towpaths along the country lanes, which will be sure to lead you to a traditional country pub.

The area is famous for its amazing blend of wildlife and is Britain's largest nationally protected wetland. As well as waterfowl, you may be lucky enough to see kingfishers, owls, otters and even a swallowtail butterfly.

Also close by...

Caister Castle is definitely worth a visit if you’re keen on heritage. Built in 1432, the tower is largely intact. The unusual thing about this place though is the motor museum within the grounds - this is the UK’s largest private collection of motor cars. The veteran, vintage, classic and touring cars and motorcycles date back from the 1890s right through to the present day.

Between Yarmouth and Lowestoft is the well-known theme park of Pleasurewood Hills. Here there are thrilling rides as well as more sedate attractions for younger children.

The city of Norwich is the place to go if you fancy a day’s shopping. Castle Mall, Anglia Square and the recently opened Chapelfields are starting points for serious shoppers. Norwich is a historic city too, and no visit would be complete without a look around the Castle Museum.