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The Fishermen’s Hospital was built in 1702 for Decayed Fishermen. It provided a home for 20 poor fishermen and their wives.
The cottages were individual rooms with a large open fireplace for cooking and heating. There was a sleeping area in the attic accessible by a spiral staircase or rope ladder. There were earth closets and a water pump available.
Today we provide low-cost housing for local individuals 7 cottages have a lounge 1 bedroom, is a bedsit and one of which is our Office.
Tours will take place at 11am and 2pm each day we are open. Please book online
Pushchair/pram and wheelchair access outside only.
Part of Heritage Open Days.
FREE
Booking peferred
The Fishermen’s Hospital, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth. NR30 1ND. Situated at the north end of the marketplace, in the vicinity of St. Nicholas Minster Church from which the Fishermen’s Hospital is separated by the main road, Fuller’s Hill and Priory Plain. There is no parking, the building is situated in a pedestrian area. Look out for HOD flags on railings near the entrance.
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| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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| Friday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Tours will take place at 11:00am and 2pm on our Open Days. Please book online
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