Sports Pitches and Courts

BOWLING GREENS

There are seven bowling greens in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston which are available for the general public as well as organised clubs to enjoy. The outdoor bowls season starts in May each year and continues through until September. The bowling greens are available every day from 10:00 a.m. until dusk.

Most of the bowling greens also have resident bowls clubs.

SKATEBOARDING/BMX FACILITIES

Due to demand from the local wheeled sports fraternity, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has provided free facilities for Skateboarding and BMX activities at sites in the Borough since December 2002:

Gorleston Recreation Ground, Church Road, Gorleston on sea
Diana Way Open Space, Diana Way, Caister on sea
Mill Road, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth
Beacon Park, Gorleston on sea
Hopton Playing Field
Southtown Common, Gorleston on sea
Martham Playing Field, Martham

Each site includes fixed street course equipment, with the layout of each park designed by local users.

All sites are available to use during daylight hours, with the park at Cobholm being floodlit until 8:45 p.m. every evening. All users must provide their own equipment and safety clothing and observe on-site safety information.

MULTI-USE GAMES AREA

Great Yarmouth Borough Council provides multi-use Games Areas at several sites throughout the Borough:

King George V Playing Field, Allendale Road, Caister on sea
Diana Way Open Space, Diana Way, Caister on sea
Mill Lane Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Bradwell
Gorleston Recreation Ground, Church Lane, Gorleston on sea
Marine Parade, Gorleston on sea
Mill Road, Cobholm
Beacon Park, Gorleston on sea
Hopton Playing Field
Martham Playing Field
Southtown Common All Weather Surface

All are available for use during daylight hours free of charge, with floodlights available at Cobholm and Caister King George V Playing Field.

BURE PARK PITCH AND PUTT

Set in parkland next to the River Bure, just off Caister Road, Bure Park offers an excellent recreational facility for golfers of all abilities. The course is open daily from Easter until the end of October.

FOOTBALL, RUGBY AND CRICKET

Whatever the season, the Council provides facilities for active participation in team sports. Pitches are provided throughout the Borough. All facilities are available on both a casual and season ticket basis.

WELLESLEY RECREATION GROUND

Wellesley Recreation Ground includes an all-weather athletics track, football grandstand, new 3G multi-sports facility and tennis court as well as a bowling green. the ground is the home of of Great Yarmouth Town Football Club and Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club.

The multi-use 3G sports facility can be hired out at the following rates:

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 16:00 - £12.90 per hour which includes floodlighting if required.

All other times £24.70 per hour.

If a block of 10 sessions is booked then the discounted rate is £214.78 which equates to £21.47 per hour.

If a block of 20 sessions is booked then the discounted rate is £429.56

These sessions can be booked by telephoning Peter Holland, GYB Services Ltd on 01493 846103.

Individuals are also welcome to use the track facilities from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday free of charge.

OTHER FACILITIES

A putting green, bowls green, tennis courts, basketball and football area are located at Gorleston Cliffs where the Trim Trail, a fun free activity trail for all ages can also be found.

A range of concessions are available for children of 16 years and under, persons of 60 years and older, and those in receipt of various allowances. Block bookings and season tickets are also available at a number of facilities.