Darling Darlings Cat Lounge

Bringing people and cats together!

Welcome to our little home on the internet; filled with information about how to join us on the East Coast.

Our cat lounge isn't like any other café; we're home to so many memories from the 1950s up to the 1990s and early 2000s!  Our cats; Coconut, Teddy, Stanley, Maverick, Ernie and Olive await your visit in Great Yarmouth.


Do you wish to know more about the café and the people behind the community project? Please feel free browse around our site by clicking the drop tab on the top left, or some of the buttons below.


And don't forget; we always advise booking ahead to guarantee a space with us, please head to our 'How to book!' page to find out what information we need to visit us. 


Darling Darling's Blog

08 May, 2024
May Bank Holiday - Day Swap
By Caroline Graham 13 Jan, 2024
What's in the know?
By Thomas 11 Nov, 2023
Bringing Cats and People Together
By Thomas 15 Sep, 2023
Opening times (Autumn/Winter 2023)
By Thomas 09 Aug, 2023
The Summer Madness Begins
By Thomas 16 Jun, 2023
Welcome Princess Olive
By Thomas Webb 28 Apr, 2023
30th April at 7pm
By Caroline Graham 07 Apr, 2023
1st April - 16th April
By Thomas 21 Mar, 2023
This Week at Darling Darlings (21st WC)
By Thomas 10 Mar, 2023
Mothers Day Week 14th - 18th St Patrick's Day 17th Nostalgic Day 19th
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Chill Time

All of our cats have been therapy trained, providing a soothing experience to lower stress and anxiety; among many other challenges day to day life brings us.

Travelers' Choice 2022

In 2021 the first year in our new residence we have reached new highs and found to be a top choice for travellers' choice on trip advisor. First was followed with further success in 2022 as travellers top choice. 

A Time Capsule

Walking into our lounge will thrust you into the past, with a range of vintage and retro décor spanning from the 1950s-1990s. 

  Summer Operating Hours

March to September

Tuesday - Sunday

10am-3:45pm

Currently Operating

Winter Operating Hours

September to March

Tuesday - Saturday

   10am-2:45pm

Currently NOT Operating

Bookings are advised - we get very busy!

Call us on 01493 857450

You'll find us at 57a Marine Parade, just opposite the horse & carriages and a few minutes walk from Britannia Pier.

Make sure to check our social media throughout the year for weekly offers.


We run in line with the Animal Welfare Act 

100% Cat Priority

Our Cats are our biggest priority, first and foremost their needs are paramount! If a cat is unwell, or needs segregating we will leave it at home  where it can rest. In extreme cases we may need to close and visit a vet. Should you have an appointment and this may need to happen,  we will contact you.  This is very unlikely, but should this happen, we like to keep you all in the loop :)

Got any questions? Head over to our FAQ page, if your question still is unanswered drop us a message below on our social media, or give us a call.

Open Hours

Being in a seaside destination, the peek times of year can vary; as do our opening hours. We're open all year round, Tuesday - Saturday (10am - 2.45pm) during off peak and Tuesday - Sunday (10am - 3.45Ppm) during the height of the holiday season.


Mondays are the main day off for the cats and staff; this also includes any Bank Holiday Monday's throughout the year.

Bookings

If you wish to visit us we'd love to see you! Please call us in advance on 01493 857450 to book a slot as we're very busy and we'd hate for you to be disappointed if we're at full capacity. If we don't answer the phone, it's probably because we're busy seating people or looking after our cats, so please leave us a message and we'll get back to you to finalise your booking by the end of the day or following. A small deposit will be taken for all bookings, as is required by law for all cat lounges.

Wheelchair

Accessibility

We do have a couple of steps leading into our building also some within our cafe. But don't let that hold you back as our staff are more than happy to help you in as we have more then enough to accommodate.  


Due to health and safety reasons, we politely ask for mobility scooters to be left outside. 

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