The Fishermen’s Hospital, Great Yarmouth

The Fishermen’s Hospital was built in 1702 for Decayed Fishermen. It provided a home for 20 poor fishermen and their wives.

The cottages were individual rooms with a large open fireplace for cooking and heating. There was a sleeping area in the attic accessible by a spiral staircase or rope ladder. There were earth closets and a water pump available.

Today we provide low-cost housing for local individuals 7 cottages have a lounge 1 bedroom, is a bedsit and one of which is our Office.

Tours will take place at 11am and 2pm each day we are open. Please book online.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 13 September:

1000-1600

Friday 18 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 20 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

The Fishermen's Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1ND

Directions:

Opposite Great Yarmouth Minster at the North end of the Market Place

Contact on day:

Deborah Medley

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please book through The Fishermen's Hospital website.

Booking contact name:

Deborah Medley

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://fishermenshospital.org.uk/

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

Outside access for wheelchairs and pushchairs/prams

Additional information

The Courtyard is dog friendly; however, animals are not permitted into the Cottage. The Courtyard is wheelchair accessible only.

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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