Fees and charges (2026-27) : Event and event car parking fees

Application fees

• application fees are in addition to the site fee and are non-refundable payable on submitting event notification on Council land

Category A site fee

• hire charge per day for events taking place at the Great Yarmouth seafront, town centre, St. George's Park
• build and break down days are 50% of the listed fee

Category B site fee

• hire charge per day for events taking place at the Gorleston seafront area, all other parks, council open spaces within the borough
• build and break down days are 50% of the listed fee

Other fees

Please note that there may be additional costs incurred for particular events, which will be calculated on a case by case basis. These can include (but are not constrained to): 

• damage deposit  - (refundable if no damage occurs)
• parking - loss of income and parking bay suspensions 
• event monitoring - in compliance with policy and location of hire agreement 
• licensing fees - alcohol etc. 
• electricity supply- if electrical supplies are available these will be charged per day per charging point  on application

Notes

All fees are charged at standard rate of VAT (S)

Event types

• a small event involves up to 500 attendees
• a medium event involves between 501 and 2999 attendees
• a major event involves 3000 or more attendees
• an event may also include promotional stands

Local charities

A local charity is described as a charity that is registered and /or operates within Great Yarmouth Borough providing a variety of goods, products or services that are needed to the local population.

• minimum charge applies of £100 for full day

Town Centre car parks

Other car parks

Seafront car parks (short stay)

Seafront car parks (long stay)

Where Easter falls in March the Apr-Jun rates will be applied.