Merrivale Model Village

Visit our award winning landscaped gardens and discover the miniature wonders of Merrivale. We are open daily from 2nd March to 30th December.

Garden Railway

Merrivale Model Village boasts approximately 350 metres of 45mm G gauge track running throughout the garden. With 28 different types and styles of locomotive, tram, novelty vehicle and associated rolling stock with carriages, there is a fantastic range of train-spotting opportunities for visitors who never know which might be running from one day to the next.

Crazy Golf

Merrival's traditional 9 Hole Crazy Golf is set on high ground affording views over the model village towards the Wellington Pier. Great fun for the whole family it's included in the admission price. Remember you tickets are valid all day.

Old Penny Arcade

Take a step back in time in our unique Old Penny Arcade. Featuring  a great selection of fantastic vintage slot machines dating from the twenties to the sixties in our Old Penny Museum including old favourites such as the infamous 'Laughing Sailor,' 'What the Butler Saw' (mutoscope) and 'All Wins' machines. Put your penny in the slot and crank the handle, ping the lever, shoot a ball and beat your opponent!

They provide hours of amusement and fun trying to figure out how the machine works whilst admiring their ingenious designs.

Bags of old pennies are available from the Merrivale gift shop.

Tea Rooms

Rest awhile in our tea rooms, probably the oldest in Great Yarmouth, enjoy a cream tea, morning coffee or a delicious lunch . Seating is available inside or out on our terrace. 

Souvenir and Gift Shop

Our well stocked gift shops offers postcards seaside gifts and memorabilia. Not forgetting the Merrivale Souvenir Guide Book.