Top 5 Best Great Yarmouth Amusements

Great Yarmouth has a huge selection of amusements and entertainment centres. For a day-tripper, travelling by train or car is straightforward, there is plenty of parking options at the seafront or the walk from the train station is an enjoyable stroll through the town centre down to Marine Parade.

If approaching the seafront from the town centre, most visitors walk down the famous Regents Road, which is a great starting point for a day of fun and excitement. Here you will find bargain shops, casino slots venues and even a Wetherspoons. Even before reaching beach there is a huge range of attractions and food options for all ages. 

In the wider local area and within reaching distance of Great Yarmouth are Gorleston, Hopton and Hemsby. just a short car journey away and here you can also find more of the best amusement arcade options to keep your family entertained.

Great Yarmouth Marine Parade

Starting at the beach end of Regent Road, there are a huge range of amusement arcades and entertainment venues all the way south - down to the famous Pleasure beach. It is very walkable for adults or if one has small children then why not take a ride on the Great Yarmouth train, which runs along its own dedicated path free from traffic (and safe for younger passengers). 

Between Britannia Pier and The Pleasure beach there are more than ten amusement arcades and also the Wellington Pier and Grosvenor Casino. With such a wide range of fun venues to explore, there will no doubt be lots of favourite games and machines and photos taken of the enjoyment shared by all. 

Top 5 Best Great Yarmouth Amusements

Here we have listed the top picks using our ‘venue verdict’ rating system to ensure we are providing the most accurate and balanced information for lovers of amusement arcades and also the wider family. 

So if tickets for prizes is your thing or if your more into winning plush toys from the claw machine, our review rating covers all types of games. 

The ratings can be found at the bottom of each individual venue listing on Arcade Amusements. We award venue performance out of 5 stars in the following categories: Family Fun, Atmosphere, Tickets for Prizes, Fruit Machines and Casino Gaming. So Go ahead and check out the venues and their full venue verdict review ratings on the links below. 

5) Gold Rush Amusements Arcade

Gold Rush is a large amusements with a great range of games, machines and ticket prizes. The casino gaming area is large, and they have a great balance of ticket machines for the family. They also have a good range of classic arcade machines including air hockey, motorbike racing games and a dance machine. 

4) Caesars Palace Amusements Arcade

A wide-open venue with a huge range of arcade classic and modern coin pushers and ticket machines. The selection of machines here is really great for families and they also have the internal connection to the extended arcade at the rea of the prize bingo hall next door. 

3) Circus Circus / Flamingo / Golden Nugget Amusements Arcades

While these amusements are separate on the outside, they are open plan on the inside and the tickets for redemption are valid across all three venues. Whilst we have reviewed each venue separately it is clear to us that this row of arcades counts as one of the best amusements in Great Yarmouth.

2) Leisureland Amusements Arcade

Leisureland amusements was recently reviewed on YouTube by US-based Plush Time Wins channel praising this venue, Arcade Amusements have to agree that this is amongst the best amusements in Great Yarmouth. The venue is conveniently split into two sections, with one side having large modern ticket machines and the other a well-balanced range of coin pushers and classic arcade staples. 

1) Wellington Pier Amusements Arcade

In terms of having everything under one roof it is hard to beat the Wellington Pier. It has a huge range of the latest and great machines and is a well-balanced family entertainment centre. Ideal for both summer and winter, they have toilets, bowlingo, ten pin bowling and a bar and food options all available. Even on busy days the venue has high ceilings so one doesn’t really feel crowded. They keep everything very clean and new and have super high standards. 

Day or night?

If one has enjoyed a daytime visit in the past, then why not plan a night-time excursion in the autumn or winter? Getting darker early is beneficial in this case as the whole family can experience the magical feeling of the seaside lights, dazzling arcade machines and fountain displays in all their glory (at a time that suits younger one’s bedtimes). 

Perfect for Summer and Winter

In the summer heat, the layout of Great Yarmouth is really helpful as so many of the great venues on offer are inside or have joined access so you can avoid the blistering sun when it is at it’s strongest. Then the same goes for the not so good weather days with rain and wind very much avoidable as you hop from venue to venue or hang around to avoid the worst of a downpour. 

Though it is always best to call ahead or message to ensure a particular venue is open in low season, one will find that a decent percentage of places will still be open right up until Christmas. Visiting in the off-season also has huge benefits in the fact that it will be half as busy as the summer months and your favourite games and machines will not have big queues. Visiting during summer holidays can be manic and for those who brave autumn and winter a more peaceful day-out with a hot chocolate shall be your prize. 

Seaside Resort Verdict

The Great Yarmouth town has suffered from negative press in recent years, though it should be known that this certainly is not a reflection of the magic that can be found on the seafront. There has been huge investment in the seafront in recent years including the redevelopment of the Marina Centre, the building of the (third) Herring Bridge and also the complete renovation of the venetian waterways, which are truly stunning. 

With current plans underway to recommission the Winter Gardens (which is the large glass venue next to the Wellington Pier) and also plans to update the heritage listed Great Yarmouth Gas Holder, this seaside resort has a solid roadmap and is going from strength to strength.

There is a huge range of accommodation options to suit all budgets including caravans and cabins, traditional seaside hotels and also a Premier Inn right on the beach. With so much on offer Great Yarmouth really is hard to beat in terms of quality and value for a day trip or extended weekend or week away, even in winter!