Out There Arts
ENTRY
from £3
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
Circus workshops, street arts festivals and craft Saturdays at a Great Yarmouth venue built for wheelchair access.
This is a proper circus outfit, not just a hall with a trapeze in it. Drillaz Circus School runs classes at £25, there's an outdoor circus and street arts festival with tickets from £3, and a club night called Sculpted for the over-18s at £8.50. Wyrd Sister shows start from £4. It's a lot of different things under one roof, so it's worth knowing which event you're actually booking before you turn up.
Family Saturdays are the one to know about if you've got kids: free, two-hour sessions with craft workshops, a meal included and circus workshops for the children to have a go at. That's a genuinely good deal for a couple of hours out, and the meal being thrown in is the kind of detail that makes it easy to say yes to.
Access has clearly been thought about properly. There's step-free access throughout, a sensory room, quiet sessions and an accessible toilet, plus complimentary carer tickets at events. Bikes get a secure lock-up zone with help for punctures, which is a nice touch if you're cycling in as a family.
The catch is food: you can't bring your own in, and only water is allowed at classes, so factor that in if you've got a fussy eater or a toddler who needs snacks on demand. There's no parking at the venue itself, and most street parking nearby is permit-only from 8am to 6pm.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Book online through TicketSolve
- Parking
- King Street Car Park (0.2 miles): 13 disabled spaces, free after 4pm (or after 12 noon Wednesdays)
- Wheelchairs
- Step-free access throughout. Wheelchair spaces available at events
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus: Market Gates Shopping Centre 0.2 miles
- Family Saturdays include a meal as part of the free session, not just craft and circus activities
- Only water is allowed in classes, so leave the packed lunch in the bag
- King Street Car Park has 13 disabled spaces and is free after 4pm or after noon on Wednesdays
- Sculpted club nights are for over-18s only, so it's not one for the family calendar
- Bikes get a secure lock-up with puncture repair help if you're cycling in
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Family Saturdays are free. Other events vary: Drillaz Circus School classes are £25, the Beer and Circus Festival starts at £3, Wyrd Sister shows start from £4, and the Sculpted club night for over-18s is £8.50.
Do we need to book?
Yes, everything goes through online booking, and tickets can't be exchanged or refunded unless the event itself is cancelled.
Is it suitable for younger kids?
Family Saturdays include craft and circus workshops aimed at families, with a meal included in the session.
Can we bring our own food?
External food and drink isn't allowed. Only water can be brought into classes, though food and drink is available from The Drill House Bar at most events.
Where do we park?
There's no parking at the venue itself. King Street Car Park is nearby with 13 disabled spaces and is free after 4pm, or after noon on Wednesdays. Market Gates multi-storey, Palmers Car Park and seafront car parks are other options, and there's free on-street parking near the venue after 6pm.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
It's step-free throughout with accessible toilets and wheelchair spaces at events. Complimentary carer tickets are available and access needs can be flagged when booking or by emailing ahead.
Can we cycle there?
The venue is accredited under the Cycle Friendly Places scheme, with a secure lock-up zone and help with repairs and punctures.
What about strobe lighting?
Some events use strobe lighting, and warning signs are provided so you know before you go in.
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