Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Great Yarmouth
Norfolk - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1096813, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5600303
Before visiting Great Yarmouth Minster
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Great Yarmouth Minster
Great Yarmouth Minster is an active Church of England parish church in central Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Dedicated to St Nicholas, it received minster status in 2011 and hosts worship alongside civic occasions, concerts and exhibitions. The church is Grade II* listed and appears on the Heritage at Risk Register at its highest priority level, reflecting the urgent threat to its historic fabric.
Herbert de Losinga, Norwich’s first bishop, established the church in 1101, and its consecration followed in 1119. The cross-shaped Norman building has a tower at its centre, possibly incorporating early masonry, and extends for 236 feet. Medieval work included rebuilding the clerestoried nave, enlarging the aisles and constructing an elaborate western frontage. Bombing and fire caused extensive destruction during the Second World War. Stephen Dykes Bower directed the subsequent reconstruction, after which the church was consecrated again in 1961. Its present pipe organ came from St Mary The Boltons in London.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Great Yarmouth Minster?⌄
Great Yarmouth Minster in Great Yarmouth belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Great Yarmouth Minster building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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