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Elizabethan House Museum
Elizabethan House, South Quay Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QH
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the Victorian era.
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.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
From 31 March - 3 November 2025
Sunday - Friday
10.00 - 16.00
Summer from 20 July - 31 August 2025
Open Daily
10.00 - 16.00
Prices
Adult
£7.10
Concession
£6.80*
Child (age 4-18)
£6.20
Family discount adult (available with a paid child ticket)
£6.50
Child under 4
FREE
Twilight ticket (one hour before closing)
£2.00
Free admission with a Norfolk Museums Pass
*Concessions: Over 65s, students and disabled people Disabled people can bring one companion in free of charge
Facilities
Toilets
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