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The Island Cafe and Boating Lake

The Island Cafe and Boating Lake is a tearoom on North Drive in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, sitting on an island at the centre of the historic Venetian Waterways boating lake.

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The Island Cafe and Boating Lake

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The Island Cafe and Boating Lake

Housed on an island within Great Yarmouth's Venetian Waterways, this licensed cafe serves freshly brewed coffee, savoury treats, cakes and local ice cream against a backdrop of ornamental gardens and open water. The wider site covers seven acres and dates back nearly 100 years, rejuvenated in 2019 with National Lottery Heritage Fund support; boat and pedalo hire is available on the lake itself.

Good for

Dog FriendlyOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsBrunchLive MusicTakeawayParkingWheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Closed
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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