Original Plans
At the end of January 2019 we were really lucky to visit the Norfolk Record Office and view the original plans for the Waterways and Boating Lake.
Venetian Waterways Restoration
Restoration of Great Yarmouth’s historic Venetian Waterways is well underway, with volunteers working alongside contractors to bring the park back to its former glory.
Thank You Prince’s Trust
On Friday 15th February we said goodbye to the fantastic volunteers from the Prince’s Trust.
Welcome to the Venetian Waterways
The ground has been broken to start an inspirational community-led restoration of Great Yarmouth’s historic Venetian Waterways.
Restoration of the Boat Figureheads
We are really excited that three of the original boat figureheads, dating back to the 1950s, have been moved to Skippings Gallery for vital restoration work. The working being undertaken is of a delicate nature due to the condition and age of the wood. Once restored the figureheads will be placed throughout the Waterways for […]
Free Volunteering and Tour Guide Courses
This May the community are being given the chance to become an informative and confident Volunteer or Guide.
Community Clean Up
Come and join us on Friday 19th July for a Community Clean Up at the Waterways, between 12pm and 3pm. Simply check in at the central bandstand and pick up your equipment. #LoveParks #KeepBritainTidy
Green Flag Award
GREAT Yarmouth’s historic Venetian Waterways have scooped a coveted award that recognises well managed parks and green spaces around the world.
Great Yarmouth Green Gym
???????? Green Gym, a community based group,based in Great Yarmouth, visit The Waterways and help our Gardeners Ian and Duncan with weeding a few times every year. Here are some of the wonderful volunteers working hard on Wednesday June 8th 2021 ???????? For more information on what they do please visit https://www.greatyarmouthgreengym.org.uk/
Scaretacular
Join us for a scaretacular time this half term. On Saturday 26th October we will be holding the following activities throughout the park and at The Island Cafe (which is fully accessible): Pumpkin Caving between 10am and 3pm at The Island Cafe – supported by Asda in Great Yarmouth and Lidl in Norwich. Tales from […]