What's in the know?

It's time to brush off those Winter woollies and get ready for the new season with us at Darling Darlings!


We have re-opened our doors for another blissful year starting from the 9th January, looking forward to everyone's company. As we are still in our off peak hours, our opening times currently remain:

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 2:45PM.

We are looking to reintroduce our Sunday's again from Mother's Day/Mothering Sunday.


Booking of course is still advised to guarantee visitors availability as we start to get busier, the closer we get into the height of the season.

Afternoon Tea's and Cream Tea's are still on the go but are still pre-bookable only as we like to maintain peak freshness with all of our menu items - a minimum of 48 hours notice is ideal - any further questions if not able to be answered via the FAQ can be answered by the team either via: Email, Facebook, Insta or Telephone (Bookings are only taken via telephone so we can provide you with the correct information needed).


Phone lines are open from 8:30AM, if you haven't reached us please feel free to leave us your name, number and a short message and we'll get back to you at our earliest convenience.


By Thomas July 26, 2025
🐾 Summer at Darling Darlings Cat Lounge – Now on Extended Hours! Summer is here, and Darling Darlings Cat Lounge is running summer hours (March to September): Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am – 3:45 pm , with the last session at 3 pm. Located at 57A Marine Parade , just opposite the horse & carriages near Britannia Pier, we’re one of the most beloved coastal cafés in Great Yarmouth. πŸ“ž Booking & Voice Message Policy We strongly recommend booking in advance —sessions fill up fast, especially during summer weekends Call at 01493 857450 between 8:30 am and 9:45 am , as lines are often busy later in the day If we don’t answer— please don’t keep ringing repeatedly . Leave us a voice message with: Your date and preferred time Full name Number of people (include ages under 12) Any food allergies or dietary requirements Mobile number We’ll return all calls in the order messages are received and confirm your slot promptly βœ… What We Need to Finalise Your Booking Here’s a checklist of all booking details required (as per our How to Book page) πŸ“… Date and hour-long session (we operate on the hour) πŸ§‘‍🀝‍πŸ§‘ Names of attendees , including children under 12 and their ages 🍰 Any dietary restrictions (vegan, nut allergies, etc.) πŸ“± Mobile phone number πŸŽ‚ If booking an Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea , please notify us at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare the freshly baked scones πŸŽ‰ Want a birthday package ? Let us know when booking— £20 for the birthday person includes entry, food, drink, and a gift/card πŸš— Planning Your Visit: Parking Tips Located right on the seafront, parking can get busy quickly. We strongly advise: Allowing plenty of time to park Be prepared to park a short distance away and enjoy a scenic walk Aim to arrive 5 minutes before your session , so you can catch the house rules talk and settle in comfortably πŸ“‹ What to Expect When You Visit We’re one of the most affordable cat lounges in the UK — just £3 per adult and £2 per child under 12 (under 1-year-old is free) Each session lasts 50 minutes in summer (shortened to 45 minutes for the 3 pm slot) to allow for cleaning and rest time for our feline stars You’ll enjoy a cosy retro-themed lounge with vintage décor from the 1950s onward—and of course, friendly, therapy-trained cats: Coconut, Teddy, Stanley, Maverick, Ernie, and Olive πŸ“ Quick Booking Cheat Sheet 1. Call early Between 8:30–9:45 am at 01493 8574502. 2. Leave a message If you get voicemail— briefly state all required info 3. Pay deposit We take payment over the phone so be prepared. 4. Arrive early Park, walk to the lounge, and arrive ~5 mins before your slot 🌞 We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you this summer! With busy seaside crowds and limited seating, making a proper booking helps ensure everyone gets a relaxing, memorable cat‑cuddling session. If you’re unsure about anything—or need to check booking prerequisites like group size rules or dietary notices—please refer to our How to Book , House Rules , or FAQ pages on our website Looking forward to seeing you soon—and enjoying some purr-fect company by the sea!
By Thomas Webb May 25, 2025
β˜€οΈ Summer at Darling Darlings Cat Lounge – Great Yarmouth β˜€οΈ
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Opening times (Autumn/Winter 2023)
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Welcome Princess Olive
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30th April at 7pm
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