Rows, Fishwives and Red Herrings Guided Walk

Schedule

Sun Aug 31 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Fishermen's Hospital, Great Yarmouth | Yarmouth, EN

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The unique Great Yarmouth Rows are full of strange and sometimes macabre tales. Hear tales of the wealthy merchants that lived at one end and of the bars and brothels that had their place at the other!
Taking in the historic South Quay, learn about the importance of the herring industry and of the fisher girls. See where they sang, knitted and worked their passage home.
Enjoy a tour of the Lydia Eva after the walk! Lydia Eva is the last steam drifter which can also be seen in the Wonka film!
Starting point: Fishermen's Hospital
Length of walk: Approx 90 minutes / 2.5 hrs including Lydia Eva
Booking is essential. Book now at: www.heritage-walks.co.uk
Adults £5.50
Children (7 - 17 years) £3
Under 7's FREE
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Fishermen's Hospital, Great Yarmouth, The Fishermen's Hospital, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1, United Kingdom, Yarmouth

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