Great Yarmouth Waterways
A massive regeneration project to bring Great Yarmouth waterways back to their former glory was completed in 2019, making the site one of the most pleasant tourist attractions in the town.
The hugely impressive Venetian waterways had fallen into disrepair after many years of neglect. Now an army of volunteers, supported by a Lottery grant and the backing of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has succeeded in turning the waterways into a major part of Great Yarmouth's leisure life.
The restoration cost £2.7 million with the gardens being inspired by the waterways of Venice. The waterways are a Grade 2 listed attraction and were originally opened in 1928 - 10 years after the First World War and 17 before the second.
Restoration was undertaken by 78 volunteers with help from a Lottery grant and the full backing of Great Yarmouth Borough Council. The new gardens include picnic and sitting areas, along with picturesque bridges, pergolas and cafes. The original planting ideas have been followed and this gives the waterways an historic as well as very modern look.
Very soon the boats will be back on the waterways with rowing boats and pedalos included. Money for the project came from a National Lottery grant (£1.7 million), the borough council and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.
The hugely impressive Venetian waterways had fallen into disrepair after many years of neglect. Now an army of volunteers, supported by a Lottery grant and the backing of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has succeeded in turning the waterways into a major part of Great Yarmouth's leisure life.
The restoration cost £2.7 million with the gardens being inspired by the waterways of Venice. The waterways are a Grade 2 listed attraction and were originally opened in 1928 - 10 years after the First World War and 17 before the second.
Restoration was undertaken by 78 volunteers with help from a Lottery grant and the full backing of Great Yarmouth Borough Council. The new gardens include picnic and sitting areas, along with picturesque bridges, pergolas and cafes. The original planting ideas have been followed and this gives the waterways an historic as well as very modern look.
Very soon the boats will be back on the waterways with rowing boats and pedalos included. Money for the project came from a National Lottery grant (£1.7 million), the borough council and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.