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

Merrivale Model Village is open daily 25 March till 30th December.
10 - 18 Feb - open Daily 10am till 5pm Last Admission 4pm
24 Feb to 18 March - weekends only, 10am till 5pm Last Admission 4pm
24 March to 20 July - open Daily 10am to 5:15pm Last Admission 4:15pm
21 July to 2 Sept - open Daily 10am to 9:45pm Last Admission 8:45pm
3 Sept to 19 Oct -Open Daily10am to 5:15pm Last Admission 4:15pm
20 to 28 Oct Halloween - Open Daily 10am to 8pm Last Admission 7pm
30 Oct to 14 Dec Weekends - only 10am till 5pm Last Admission 4pm
15 to 23 Dec Santas Grotto - open daily 10am till 5pm Last Admission 4pm
Closed 24 to 26 dec
27 to 30 Dec -open daily 10am till 5pm Last Admission <4pm> All dates open subject to weather

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 £3.00. 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