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The Legendary Hippodrome Circus: A Seaside Wonder

The Legendary Hippodrome Circus: A Seaside Wonder

Hippodrome Circus
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Our Box Office is Now Open for show bookings and enquiries; 11am – 3pm Monday to Saturday.

For enquiries please contact the Box Office on 01493 738877 or email [email protected]

Roll up, roll up, partake in one of the most stupendous, jaw dropping amazing curious seaside seven wonders of Britain.  The historic Gt Yarmouth historic Hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building, built to amaze you in 1903 by the legendary circus showman George Gilbert.

A packed programme awaits you in this intimate arena of amazement, throughout the last century an incredible variety of famous entertainers have trod the boards, Lloyd George held political rallies here – the famous Max Miller joked, Houdini, escaped from the impossible, Lillie Langtry sang and Little Tich clowned before the crowds.  The Hippodrome has played host to everything from water spectacles to cinema release, have a look at the programme and book some time in this historic but still entertaining building.  The atmospheric Café 1903 serves freshly ground artisan coffee as well as arrange of handmade cakes sandwiches and paninis, so plenty to experience.

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The Hippodrome, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU

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