Great Yarmouth is a seaside town on the East Coast of England, famed for its long sandy beaches and family-friendly attractions. But, when it comes to choosing where to stay in Great Yarmouth, many people don’t know where to start. If you are looking for somewhere that is convenient for the beach, then check out this list of the best places to stay in Great Yarmouth beside the beach.
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Places to stay in great Yarmouth beside the beach
Seadell Chalet Park
When it comes to places to stay near Great Yarmouth by the beach, you won’t go wrong with the Seadell Chalet Park. Sitting less than a 10-minute walk to Hemsby Beach, one of the best beaches in Great Yarmouth, this lovely chalet park is an ideal location if you want to be close to the beach.
Detached and semi-detached chalets are laid out across the park, each with a parking space, and with all the mod-cons you need for a great self-catering getaway in Great Yarmouth.
Chalets sleep up to 6 people and each has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchenette. There are select chalets that accept pets, making this a great family-friendly accommodation in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk for the whole family (pets are payable). Bedding is provided except the bottom sheet, and you must bring your own towels.
There is an on-site shop where you can buy supplies and hire things like cots, buggies, highchairs, and wheelchairs, and WiFi is available. There is lots of grassy space for kids to play. Seadell is close to amenities such as amusements, a heated swimming pool, and local restaurants.
Find out more and book your stay direct with Seadell, Great Yarmouth.
Address: Beach Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4HJ.
California Cliffs Holiday Park
One of the best places to stay Great Yarmouth has to offer is the California Cliffs Holiday Park, located in Scratby. Situated approximately a 5-minute walk to Scratby Beach, a wide curving mixed sand and shingle beach, the California Cliffs Holiday Park is ideal for families.
This Parkdean Resort has plenty of static holiday homes for rental that sleep between 6 and 8 people in 2–3-bedroom mobile homes. Each is modern with all the conveniences you will need for a great family break in Great Yarmouth.
On-site there is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool (heated during the summer months), WiFi is available, an entertainment program at select times during the year, a few eating options, and also an adventure playground, crazy golf, and go-karts.
The site is pet-friendly and select homes accept dogs. If you are looking for family-friendly caravan parks near Great Yarmouth’s beaches, check into the California Cliffs.
Read reviews of this park here.
Address: Scratby Crescent, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3QU.
Beach Road Chalet Park
One of the top places to stay in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk is the Beach Road Chalet Park. Located in Scratby, just 5-minutes from the beach, this is a quiet holiday park that is small but very family-friendly.
Chalets typically sleep between four and six people, come with a bathroom, living area, and well-equipped kitchenette. There is also parking at the chalet for your car.
The site boasts a heated outdoor pool, shops, restaurant, and fish and chip shop at the entrance, and there is evening entertainment in the Clubhouse adjacent to the holiday park for residents.
Nearby you’ll find adventure golf, the Hirsty Family Fun Park, and the Tastebuds Tearooms in town are worth stopping into after a stroll along the beach.
Address: Sunset Chalets Beach Road Chalet Park, Beach Road, Scratby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3NW.
Elm Beach Caravan Park
A great beachside holiday park Great Yarmouth has to offer is the Elm Beach Caravan Park. Located on the beach at Caister-on-Sea, you cannot get much closer to the beach in Great Yarmouth than this holiday park.
This 4-star caravan park has modern mobile holiday home sleeping between 4 and 6 people in 2-3-bedrooms and is one of the best places to stay in Great Yarmouth with dogs near the beach. Each is tastefully decorated with mod-cons for a great self-catering getaway near Great Yarmouth.
There are no entertainment or amusement facilities on-site, making it perfect for a quiet and peaceful family holiday. However, the park is conveniently located to local shops, cafes, and restaurants, and the amusements and Great Yarmouth attractions are close by including Pleasure Beach and the Caister Castle and Car Museum.
This 4-star holiday park has been the 6 times winner of the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston in Bloom (Best Holiday Centre) making it the best caravan park in Great Yarmouth.
Find out more about this holiday park here.
Address: Manor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5HG.
Seashore Holiday Park (Haven)
This Haven Holiday Park is located in Caister-on-Sea and has direct access to the beach, making it an ideal place to stay in Great Yarmouth beside the beach.
Accommodation at Seashore Holiday Park is in the form of static mobile homes sleeping between 6 and 8 people in 2-3-bedroom homes with all the home comforts a family needs for a great getaway in Great Yarmouth.
Facilities on-site include a supermarket for all your supplies, food and drink venues, entertainment during the summer season, a pool with water chutes, an outdoor play area, an all-weather sports range, an amusement arcade, and a creative studio.
The site is pet-friendly, although pet-friendly homes are limited, and pets incur an extra charge. If you are looking to stay in the best holiday park in Great Yarmouth, you won’t go wrong with choosing Seashore Holiday Park.
Book your Haven Seashore Holiday here.
Address: North Denes, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4HG.
No matter where you choose to stay, all of these suggestions are within a few minutes’ walk to the beach, while some have direct access to some of Great Yarmouth’s best beaches. All are family-friendly, and most are pet-friendly and offer a great holiday in the Great Yarmouth area.
All the attractions and amusement of Great Yarmouth, including Pleasure Beach, are a short drive away and there is plenty to do with kids in Great Yarmouth to create the perfect UK getaway filled with lots of wonderful memories.
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