The Council's heritage preservation work

Great Yarmouth features a number of remarkable heritage sites, some of which are at risk and in need of repair and restoration. 

Venetian Waterways and Boating Lake

In partnership with the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust, Great Yarmouth Borough Council was awarded £1.7m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the restoration and enhancement of the unique Grade II listed park dating back to 1926-28. The scheme reinstated the beautiful and vibrant planting that originally existed, reopened the Boating Lake and provides a variety of training opportunities and activities linked to horticulture and traditional building skills.

Work on the site took place between the summers of 2018 and 2019 and the Waterways have been open since 20 August 2019.

The Winter Gardens

The project has reached the stage of Enabling Works having completed its concept design stage. Enabling works began in September 2025 which have focused on making the Grade II structure safe and ready for full restoration. The Winter Gardens were originally erected in Torquay, but moved to Great Yarmouth in 1903. The Winter Gardens are currently listed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.

Read more information on the Winter Gardens.

If you have any queries, or would like further details, please contact our Conservation team.