It is known as ‘Yarmouth Races’ or called ‘Yarco Races’ by the residents in the local area. The first-ever recorded race at Yarmouth was in 1715, and thoroughbred horseracing began in 1810.

The track was originally located in the South Denes area. However, the local fishing industry needed more space for expansion in the South Denes area, so the grandstands were dismantled and relocated to the new North Denes site. In 1920, after the racing was suspended because of World War I, the meetings resumed across the road in the North Denes site, where it is currently located, near the sandy beach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It is situated to the north of Great Yarmouth towards Caister.

It was owned by the local authorities until 2001, when Great Yarmouth Racecourse was purchased by the Northern Racing. In 2012, it merged with Arena Racing Company, which currently manages the racecourse. In 2015, it underwent extensive redevelopment to level the home straight of the track. It hosts 24 race days crammed in between April and October. It features the John Musker Fillies Stakes.