Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters
Norfolk, England
Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass
Pinpoint
Great Yarmouth NR30 2RG
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
This site includes the Old Merchant's House, a subdivided early-17th-century merchant's residence with ornate plaster ceilings, restored as a museum after bomb damage in the Second World War. The small number of reviewers who have been describe a personal guided visit led by guides they found knowledgeable and welcoming. Several call it a corner of the town's history that few visitors know is there.
Worth the trip
The guided walk through the row houses - reviewers describe a personal tour of interiors that show how grand merchants' houses were later subdivided.
Before you go
Visits are staffed and at least one reviewer found the site closed for an extended period, so confirm opening arrangements before making a special journey.
Only a handful of reviews are available, and they are short but positive. Visitors describe a personal guided tour of the old houses, including Row 111 House and the Old Merchant's House, with guides praised as friendly and unusually well informed on both the history and the local context. One reviewer notes the visit was free and another mentions free parking spaces right outside. A further reviewer comments that the site had been closed for a long period, so it would be worth checking it is open before travelling.
Includes the Old Merchant's House, a subdivided early-17th-century merchant's residence with ornate plaster ceilings, restored as a museum after WWII bomb damage.
“Interesting visit, staff were helpful, informative and friendly.”- Zeegan Warne, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “To top it off, finding free parking spaces right outside made the whole experience effortless.” - AJMAL KAZMI
- Guided tours
- “Incredible hidden treasure, somehow completely free, personal tour round done gorgeous old houses, guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, couldn't recommend enough” - James Carter
Common questions about Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters
Where is Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters?
Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters is in Norfolk, England, at Great Yarmouth NR30 2RG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters?
Yes - Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by English Heritage. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters?
The guided walk through the row houses - reviewers describe a personal tour of interiors that show how grand merchants' houses were later subdivided.
Is Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters a ruin or still intact?
Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters is largely intact - Includes the Old Merchant's House, a subdivided early-17th-century merchant's residence with ornate plaster ceilings, restored as a museum after WWII bomb damage.
