Great Yarmouth
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Great Yarmouth is a coastal district in Norfolk, famous for its sandy beaches, seaside attractions, and maritime heritage. The town of Great Yarmouth features a historic seafront with piers, amusements, and the Time and Tide Museum celebrating fishing and industry. The River Yare runs through, connecting with the Broads, and Breydon Water forms a vast tidal expanse for birdlife. Inland villages and the Broads National Park add diversity, while coastal dunes and beaches attract visitors. Its blend of seaside resort, history, and natural beauty defines the district.
The local authority for this district is: Great Yarmouth Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Norfolk is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Norfolk County Council.
Constituencies in Great Yarmouth
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Wards in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bradwell North
- Bradwell South and Hopton
- Caister North
- Caister South
- Central and Northgate
- Claydon
- East Flegg
- Fleggburgh
- Gorleston
- Lothingland
- Magdalen
- Nelson
- Ormesby
- Southtown and Cobholm
- St Andrews
- West Flegg
- Yarmouth North