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Please note: the AGM is on 9/11/26, ​Town Hall Great Yarmouth, at 19.00.
Everyone welcome!

Please Note: Lydia Eva is no longer on the South Quay.
She is now on Heritage Quay Lowestoft until March 2027. More information soon...
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The Adventure Begins!
For the experience of a Lifetime... come aboard Lydia Eva!
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​'The Best tourist attraction ​in Great Yarmouth'

DON'T MISS - The Lowestoft Maritime Festival!

The Lowestoft Maritime Festival will take place on 29th August, bringing together history, entertainment and fundraising in a one-day event!

The festival aims to raise money to help preserve Lydia Eve, Mincarlo and Excelsior and help also the fundraising team at Lowestoft RNLI. Organisers say these boats are an important part of Lowestoft’s identity and efforts are ongoing to secure their future.

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Murder on the Mincarlo from Jet Adventures... find out more here!

An interactive murder mystery boat trip in Lowestoft. Over 2-3 hours, explore historic vessels, sail to the ship’s graveyard, and unravel a murder mystery like no other...

Step aboard the historic Mincarlo, uncover hidden clues, sail aboard Shearwater to Lake Lothing’s ship graveyard, and solve a chilling murder mystery before the grand reveal at a local seafront restaurant, Fisherman’s Wharf. This immersive adventure combines history, exploration, and interactive puzzles for an experience you won’t forget!

2–3 hours /  Interactive puzzles / Boat ride on Lake Lothing / Explore Mincarlo + ships graveyard / Finale at Fisherman’s Wharf Pub

Lydia Eva & Min Carlo Opening Times 2026


Mincarlo 
LATEST NEWS - Mincarlo now open Sundays 1030-1500
The Mincarlo is open on Heritage Quay Lowestoft
Mon to Thursday & Saturday 1000 until 1400 until May 23rd 2026
From the 23rd May to the end of October, open 1000 to 1600

​The engine will be running on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 1100 until 1200
Come along and see this wonderful vessel!


Lydia Eva
LATEST NEWS - Lydia hydraulic test / dry boiler inspection 4th June
​& steam test 5th June!

The Lydia Eva is open on the South Quay, Great Yarmouth
Mon to Sunday 1000 to 1400 until until the 23rd may 2026
From the 23rd May to the end of October 2026, 1000 to 1600

Sail dates and costs to be advised

28th August Yarmouth to Lowestoft
29th Lowestoft maritime festival with sailing tbc
30th August Lowestoft to Great Yarmouth

Raise money for Lydia Eva and Mincarlo for FREE here!

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To make a booking, discuss hiring Lydia Eva for a private event
​or any other enquiries you may have call Ernie Artis on 07932 702857

The objects for which the Association is established is the advancement of the education of the public in particular by the
​preservation ​& exhibition of the ​Yarmouth Steam Drifter “Lydia Eva YH89″ & the Lowestoft Side Winder Trawler “Mincarlo LT412"
©Lydia Eva & Mincarlo Charitable Trust Ltd / Registered Charity No. 803654

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