Elizabethan House
Elizabeth House Museum, 4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QH
Built around 1596 by merchant Benjamin Cowper, this charming quayside house has been home to wealthy families and prominent Great Yarmouth figures through the centuries. Its rich history is reflected in an extensive collection of antique furniture and impressive artworks.
Step into the Conspiracy Room and uncover the house’s links to Oliver Cromwell and the Parliamentarians - was the death of Charles I plotted here? Get hands-on with the Elizabethan past, dress your family in replica Tudor costumes, and explore the Victorian kitchen and scullery to experience ‘upstairs downstairs’ life, complete with cutting-edge household technology of the time.
Elizabethan House Museum is a National Trust property managed by Norfolk Museums, offering free admission to both Norfolk Museums Pass and National Trust members.
With its immersive, hands-on experiences, Elizabethan House Museum is a must-visit for all ages exploring Great Yarmouth.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 19 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Elizabeth House Museum, 4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QH
- Contact on day:
- You can contact front desk by calling 01493855746. Alternatively contact Time and Tide Museum on 01493 743930.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is no lift in the building, so unfortunately access for wheelchair and pushchair is limited to the ground floor rooms. A toilet is also available on the ground floor, however it is not large enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Assistance dogs welcome. If you would like access information in large print, contact us in advance at [email protected] or call 01493 743943.
Additional information
No booking is required although you can book online closer to the time if you would prefer.
