Behind the Screens - Amphibious Tanks of Fritton Lake and D-Day Talk - Guided Walk in Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth - Great Yarmouth

Behind the Screens - Amphibious Tanks of Fritton Lake and D-Day talk

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Join us at Great Yarmouth Town Hall for a fascinating talk with Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides.

An illustrated talk about Fritton Lake's involvement during WW2 when the 79th Armoured Division requisitioned it for training the crews to operate the Duplex Drive Tanks.

Learn about the development of amphibious tanks, and the impact the swimming tanks had both on D-Day and in other operations during the War.

Speaker: Stuart Burgess

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee on arrival, followed by the talk which will last approximately 50 minutes and the option to ask questions afterwards.

The nearest pay and display car park is located on King Street, just a short walk from the Town Hall.
Booking essential (by Sunday 9 November, 1pm). £5.50 per person.

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Guide Prices

£5.50 per person.
Booking essential (by Sunday 9 November, 1pm).

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Advance booking essential

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Map & Directions

Behind the Screens - Amphibious Tanks of Fritton Lake and D-Day Talk

Type:Guided Walk

Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF

Tel: 01493 846107

Opening Times

Season (11 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Tuesday13:00