About Merrivale Model Village
Step into a miniature world featuring intricate scaled-down landmarks including a 22-foot Buckingham Palace and working funfair rides. This wheelchair-accessible attraction offers onsite dining and picnic areas.
What's nearby
- Grosvenor Casino next door
- Wellington Bowl next door
- Sara's Tearoom 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Amazing little model village! We found it on a whim and im so glad we went. Not too expensive to get in, crazy golf is part of the price too. (Small crazy golf) Whoever set up the model village has a fantastic sense of humour! We were very impressed with the thought and comedy put into the mini models and what the figures are up to. Decently priced for what it is. We went as a big family group aged from 4 - 72 and all of us had a great time. The koi fish are beautiful and they come right up to the surface so you can see their amazing colours and just how massive some of them are, as well as the tiny baby ones. You can also buy food to feed the fish. If you are looking for a nice, chilled, funny afternoon, I would recommend stopping by. When you leave, it brings you through the old penny arcade (£1 for 10 old pennies to use in the machines). There is a small gift shop which has a door that leads right out on to the beach, or you can follow round to the exit via the little cafe they have. Defo stop by and get yourself a homemade cake. They are delicious 😋 Also, it doesnt matter if you book tickets online or at the desk and parking is across the road for roughly £7 for 4 hrs
· via Google
Had a lovely visit here with the family today. The weather was fantastic for us, always a plus. So much to see here, the attention to detail is superb and we really got the humour! The children were pointing things out excitedly too. After having a nice stroll around the model village, thankfully place to stop and take a rest, if you have dodgy feet like some of us, we found the olde world arcade which was great fun. To top off our visit, a delicious cake and coffee from the tea room. Staff so kind and polite ☺️
· via Google
Lovely Model Village, nice to see again, and great it has been restored, as used to visit when on holiday as a child. Nicely set out Village, some cool models, and little jokes included in some scenes , good there were plenty of buttons for kids to press, boats to play with etc, the flowers looked lovely, well cared for, and interesting retro arcade at end.
· via Google
We visited here today, a Tuesday, I was on my mobility scooter. This is a truly friendly place. I was able to use my scooter all around this venue and enjoy the same experience as my able bodied carer! The models are very detailed and awesome to see. You see them from one side of the path and then as you turn the corner to see it from the other side you find more details to see and admire! Even better you can use the same ticket go visit again and again over 7 days. Bargain!
· via Google
Visitors say this model village features a large, well-maintained layout with detailed models, trains, and a crazy golf course. They also highlight the reasonable entry price, which includes re-entry for seven days and access to a retro penny arcade. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, and appreciate the venue's accessibility for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JG Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,919 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Great Yarmouth