Nelson's Monument (Norfolk Naval Pillar)

Great Yarmouth's seafront holds a rather imposing 144-foot column dedicated to Nelson - a proper Victorian monument to Britain's naval hero, completed in 1817. It dominates the horizon from the promenade and commands real respect once you're standing beneath it, gazing up at the statue of Nelson himself perched at the top.

This isn't a hands-on attraction where you'll spend hours. You wander up, read the inscriptions, take a photo, and move on - though if you're keen on military history or maritime heritage, it's worth the five minutes to understand what you're looking at. The column sits right on the seafront, so it slots easily into a stroll along Great Yarmouth's beach whether you're staying at Haven Seashore Holiday Park or one of the other caravan parks nearby.

Access and visiting details aren't entirely clear - opening hours seem variable and whether you can actually climb inside isn't confirmed information. Don't plan your day around scaling it. What you can do is appreciate it from the promenade for free, understand its place in Nelson's story, and then head to the seafront attractions proper: the piers, the donkey rides, the arcades.

For families staying at Caister-on-Sea or the other Haven parks within a few miles, it's a useful anchor point when you're already exploring Great Yarmouth's seafront. History enthusiasts will get something from the context. Everyone else will manage a quick look and carry on.