Matthew LeachPublished: Invalid Date
I THINK we’ve found Haven on earth – and it’s in Great Yarmouth
The Seashore Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast proved a perfect place for a kid-friendly break
the children squealed with delight as they let off steam along the golden sand dunes after the car journey there
there was still time to check out Seashore indoor water park
and we soon found ourselves careering down high-speed flumes and slides
there is also a toddlers’ pool and interactive SplashZone with smaller slides
were eager to try more activities Haven had to offer — at a little extra cost
and after a few tips from the super-friendly coach
you just leaned forward to go and back to slow down
the kids were sashaying through cones on their Ninebot miniPRO Segways
performing doughnuts and doing high-fives as they zoomed past
Back in the pool, Aqua Jet saw us propelled around the water at the click of a button, like characters from a James Bond movie.
There’s something for everyone from the classic dodgems and fun house to the high-octane Polar Express rollercoaster and the dreaded Pendulum
Having already experienced the terror of the latter ride
which mercilessly suspends you upside down 50ft up
they went on it TWICE laughing all the way
My humiliation complete, we stopped for a bite at The Empire
an architectural gem with an eclectic interior as well as live music
it is a sight to behold and the Empire Stack burger will satisfy any meat lover
Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome oozes old-fashioned grandeur
Built in 1903 by circus showman George Gilbert, this quirky venue, which once saw legendary escapologist Houdini perform
The Pirates Live Action Water Show on the bill will appeal to landlubbers and swashbucklers alike
Comedy duo Jack Jay and Johnny Mac star in this adventure involving circus stunts
trapeze artists and plenty of slapstick comedy on the water
Merrivale Model Village
a hidden gem tucked away among the kitsch and glitz of the seafront
offers a snapshot of English life in miniature
We enjoyed spotting the slapstick antics of OAPs escaping the old people’s home
Just don’t forget to look out for the risque shop names on the high street in these interactive displays
There is also an amazing vintage penny arcade attached with strength testers
fortune tellers and games such as Grand Prix Racer and The Mummy’s Tomb
is also included in the price of admission
Nearby, the SEA LIFE centre transports you to the underwater kingdom of Nemo and Dory
the kids loved the jellyfish and seahorses
In need of refreshment, we enjoyed a traditional ploughman’s and afternoon tea at family-run Sara’s Tearooms just off Great Yarmouth’s seafront
We’d packed so much into this trip, but still had time for one more stop on the way home — Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Only 15 minutes from the coast and set in beautiful grounds
it houses exotic animals such as snow leopards
We will definitely be back — our Great Yarmouth trip had been a roaring success
STAYING THERE: A three-night break for a family of four at Haven’s Seashore Holiday Park is from £349 in total
See haven.com
MORE INFO: See visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk
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