Name: Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters
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Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters

South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2RG, UK

1-99 Years

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Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters Recently conserved Row 111 House and the Old Merchant’s House were built in the early 17th century as wealthy merchants’ residences, but later sub-divided into tenements.

Visit today, and you can see how they appeared at various stages in their history. The Old Merchant’s House looks as it did in Victorian times. Adjacent Row 111 House is shown as it was in 1942 (just before it suffered a direct hit by an incendiary bomb).

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Recently conserved Row 111 House and the Old Merchant’s House were built in the early 17th century as wealthy merchants’ residences, but later sub-divided into tenements.
Visit today, and you can see how they appeared at various stages in their history. The Old Merchant’s House looks as it did in Victorian times. Adjacent Row 111 House is shown as it was in 1942 (just before it suffered a direct hit by an incendiary bomb).
Great Yarmouth Row Houses are treasure troves for anyone who loves period decoration. Look out for the wonderful collections of fixtures and fittings including painted panels, elaborate wall-ties and door-knockers.
Nearby stands Greyfriars’ Cloisters, the remains of a medieval friary. Traces of the cloister’s interior features survive, along with early 14th-century wall paintings.
You can visit Grest Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars Cloisters on a guided tour on selected days.
History of Great Yarmouth Row Houses: Old Merchant’s House and Row 111 House are amazing survivals of houses in an area once known as the Great Yarmouth Rows. This network of over 145 narrow streets, lined with houses, remained largely intact into the 20th century. The rows led down to the quayside, where from at least the 12th century trading vessels docked and fishing boats landed their catch, most famously herring.
The two row houses, built in the early 17th century, were the homes of rich merchants, living within sight of their ships. Both were altered in the 18th century to keep up with changing fashions, but their status later declined. Today they offer a tantalising glimpse into the now lost world of the rows.
Exhibition: Both houses contain a wonderful collection of fixtures and fitting rescued from other now demolished dwellings.

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Parking: Pay-and-display parking in Kings Street or on South Quay, not operated by English Heritage.
Toilets: A unisex toilet is available in Old Merchant's House. There are no specially adapted disabled toilets on site.

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Price: Paid

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Please check this for price details https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/great-yarmouth-row-houses-and-greyfriars-cloisters/prices-and-opening-times/

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/great-yarmouth-row-houses-and-greyfriars-cloisters/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Great Yarmouth Row Houses is now closed for the winter season.

Address: South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2RG, UK

Post Code: NR30 2RG

Council: Great Yarmouth

County: Norfolk

Road Access: In Great Yarmouth, follow the signs for Historic Quay. Great Yarmouth Row Houses are directly behind the South Quay Gallery on the Historic South Quay.
Bus Access: Bus services to Great Yarmouth are operated by Anglian (of Beccles), Ambassador Travel and First in Suffolk & Norfolk and Sanders of Holt.
Train Access: Great Yarmouth station is ½ mile from the Row Houses.
Bicycle Access: Plan your cycling route to Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars’ Cloister at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Pay-and-display parking in Kings Street or on South Quay, not operated by English Heritage.