15 nostalgic photos of the Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth

Commissioned in the late 1970s, it was opened in 1981 to rave reviews and celebrated for its top-of-the-line facilities and entertainment offerings. 

A new marina was built on the site and opened last year, welcoming visitors in the same way as it had done more than 40 years ago. 

Do you remember any of the sights seen in these pictures?

Inside the Marina Centre swimming pool, November 12, 1987 (Image: Newsquest)

Great Yarmouth Marina Centre 'Sharks' snorkel club, March 9, 1991 (Image: Newsquest)

The centre was started a year prior to this photo being taken and was due to open for the 1981 summer season, dated May 1980 (Image: Newsquest)

Great Yarmouth Marina Centre Basketball, November 25, 1981 (Image: Newsquest)

Boys and girls teams took part in the games, November 25, 1981 (Image: Newsquest)

Marina Centre Roly Polys, July 23, 1985 (Image: Newsquest)

Judging time at the Anglian Bodybuilding Championships at The Marina Centre in June 1993 (Image: Newsquest)

The area is prepped for building works, July 1979 (Image: Newsquest)

The public inspect the wave-making machine at Marina Centre in June 1981 (Image: Newsquest)

The Sharks practised their snorkelling technique while having some fun, March 9, 1991 (Image: Newsquest)

Staff members at the swimming lagoon, 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

A children's beauty contest final at Marina Centre, September 1, 1982 (Image: Newsquest)

The Marina Centre was something unlike anything before it, 1981 (Image: Newsquest)

The Marina Centre is packed for the indoor street party, May 1985 (Image: Newsquest)

A quiet moment beside the pool, June 3, 1981 (Image: Newsquest)