What is happening to the Winter Gardens Great Yarmouth?

The country’s only surviving seaside cast iron and glass winter garden in Great Yarmouth will receive a new lease of life with nearly £10 million in lottery funding. The Grade II listed structure is in desperate need of repair and had been at acute, immediate, risk of loss.

Who owns the Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth?

Since then the borough council owned building has been “a huge drain” on resources with at least £250,000 spent on keeping it standing and safe. Named by the Victorian Society as one of the UK’s 10 most endangered buildings, it is also on Historic England’s buildings-at-risk register.

Does Jim Davidson own Great Yarmouth Pier?

The entertainer Jim Davidson took over the lease between 1996 and 2002, but was unable to halt the pier’s deterioration and it was eventually taken over by the present owners, Family Amusements Ltd.

When did Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens close?

2008
The Winter Gardens once echoed with big bands, the tinkling of teacups, the whirl of rollerskates and, years later, its glass would shake to the boom of live music and club nights. But in 2008, the fun stopped. The Grade II-listed Victorian structure had fallen into disrepair and was closed down.

Who owns Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth?

Britannia Pier was previously owned by First Leisure plc and in 1995 it was purchased by Family Amusements Ltd who also own the Wellington Pier further south along the seafront. Today the pier continues to provide live theatre shows and has a variety of food outlets, bars, amusements and fairground rides.

What happened to Great Yarmouth Pier?

The pier was closed and sectioned during the war. It re-opened in 1947 after repairs. The present pavilion opened on 27th June 1958, but the Ballroom (called the Ocean Ballroom from 1947) was never replaced. Previously owned by First Leisure plc, the pier was sold to the present owners, Family Amusements Ltd, in 1995.

Is Great Yarmouth up and coming?

Market Regeneration. Great Yarmouth’s marketplace redevelopment is currently underway. As part of the town’s plan for rejuvenation and revitalisation, the town received a £4.6 million investment from the government towards the plan back in April 2021.

How many piers does Great Yarmouth have?

two piers
Yarmouth has two piers: Britannia Pier (Grade II listed)) and Wellington Pier.

Is Great Yarmouth A good place to buy property?

And cheap property prices has attracted many looking for cheap buy to lets. If you are looking to invest in Norfolk, Great Yarmouth is a good place to get your feet wet! Yields here in NR29, NR30 and NR31 range between 4.9% and 5.4%.

Is Great Yarmouth a safe place to live?

Great Yarmouth is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Norfolk, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Norfolk’s 530 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Great Yarmouth in 2021 was 163 crimes per 1,000 people.