No, there is currently no Primark store located in Great Yarmouth. While there have been discussions and lobbying to bring a store to the town centre, no official branch has been confirmed as of early 2025. The nearest Primark stores are located in Norwich or Lowestoft.
Primark have already said no to Yarmouth. So what do we do about footfall close all the shops instead of expanding, a shop Primark which has bought the clothes up to a better standard than years before and would help Yarmouth and the holiday industry and bring more jobs.
Primark in Norwich is located at 5-9 Haymarket (NR2 1QD), with entrances also accessible from White Lion Street and St. Stephens Street, right in the city centre, near shops and attractions. It's a large store offering clothing, beauty services, and click & collect, making it a central shopping destination.
Great Yarmouth has produced several famous figures, particularly in entertainment like actors Jason Statham, Matthew Macfadyen, and singer Myleene Klass, alongside creator Keith Chapman (Bob the Builder); historical figures include naval commanders and writers, showing a mix of modern and historic prominence from the Norfolk town.
In 2015, Primark opened its first United States shop in Boston. Having built a chain of around 40 shops in Spain, Primark opened a second outlet in Madrid in October 2015, its second-biggest in the world. In April 2016, Primark opened its first shop in Milan.
The name "Norwich" is believed to derive from the Old English "Northwic," meaning "northern settlement" or "northern trading place." The city grew in importance during this period and became a centre for trade and commerce.
Great Yarmouth is famous as a traditional British seaside resort, known for its long sandy beaches, the lively "Golden Mile" with piers and amusements, and its rich maritime history tied to the herring industry, featuring unique medieval rows, impressive town walls, and landmarks like Nelson's Monument and the Hippodrome Circus. It also offers access to the Norfolk Broads and boasts historical sites like England's largest parish church, St Nicholas Minster.
Aldi is located on North Quay, near to the Breydon Bridge and can be easily accessed from the A47 and from the A12 by crossing the Haven Bridge and turning left onto North Quay.
Greggs plc is a British bakery chain. It specialises in 'on-the-go' savoury products such as baked goods, sausage rolls, sandwiches and sweet items including doughnuts and vanilla slices.
Currie said Greggs had overtaken McDonald's to become the UK's No 1 takeaway breakfast seller for the first time, with 19.6% of visits, after adding items such as bacon rolls to its menu and gradually shifting opening hours to between 5am and 6.30am from 8am or later 10 years ago.
Opening first as Penneys, in Dublin in 1969, under the leadership of founder Arthur Ryan, the business moved across the pond to open its first store as Primark in Great Britain in Derby, 1974, before setting its sights on Scotland.
- The second syllable is unstressed, where the 'R' is not pronounced: mark. So, it's pronounced as **Primark**. Over the years, there has been some debate about whether it's pronounced “Primark” or “Primark,” but according to the company itself, the correct way is **Primark**.
Where we do have leftover stock, we partner with trusted charities to ensure any unsold stock is donated, resold or recycled if it can no longer be worn.
The company has a diverse target demographic including students and other low disposable income groups. It has particular traction with women aged 16-24 (according to GlobalData, over half of this demographic have shopped at Primark this past year).
