Merrivale Model Village

Merrivale Model Village is in Great Yarmouth on the Sunshine Coast, just a few miles from the lovely Norfolk Broads. Come and have fun with all the family in our landscaped gardens, streams, waterfalls and discover the miniature wonders of Merrivale as well as have a lots of laughs in our Traditional 9 Hole Crazy Golf course.

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 to identify.  A trainspotters paradise!

Victorian Penny Arcade

Come and have fun in our unique Victorian Penny Arcade where the machines use real pennies

Opening Times and Admission

PricesMerrivale Model Village is open daily 2 March till 30th December.
16th February to 24th February 10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm
2nd/3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th March 10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm
23rd March to 27th July 10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm
28th July to 1st September 10am to 7pm Fri/Sun/Mon last entry 6pm
28th July to 1st September 10am to 9.45pm Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat last entry 8.45pm
2nd September to 18th October 10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm
Halloween Special
19th October to 3rd November 11am to 7pm last entry 6pm
9th November to 6th December Weekends ONLY 10am to 5pm last entry 4pm
Christmas Special Weekends 
7th December to 22nd December Santa's Grotto – 14/15/21/22 December 10am to 5pm last entry 4pm
28th December/29th December 11am to 5pm last entry 4pm
30th December closed until February 2020 All dates open subject to weather. All dates open subject to weather

Admission prices 2019 -

New Super Value 2 Day Ticket £8.50
All classes £8.50, Carer £4.00, Under 3 Free.
2nd visit must be taken within 7 days of first visit. Photo taken on entry and must be shown with admission receipt for second visit.

Season Tickets 

Adults £35.00. Please note: 2 passport photos are required for each ticket. We can take the photos for a small fee.

Disabled Access for our Visitors

We are Wheelchair friendly for chairs up to 26.5" wide and we do have a loan wheelchair available. Prices are as above with one registered carer per disabled visitor charged at £4.00. We also have toilet facilities for the disabled. Paths are quite narrow, but single buggies and wheelchairs have easy access. We are sorry, but unfortunately double buggies are too wide to fit round the paths. We are pleased to welcome dogs into the Model Village as long as they are kept on a leash and under control at all times.

Tea Room

Take a well deserved break in the beautifully decorated Merrivale Tea Rooms and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of homemade cake. We cater for morning coffee, delicious lunches and afternoon teas. Seating is available in our airy tea rooms or outside on the terrace. Find out more about the tea rooms here.

Gift Shop

Get your Merrivale Souvenir Book and don't forget your postcard! A large selection of postcards and other seaside gifts and memorabilia are available in our well-stocked gift shop.