Great Yarmouth may not be known as a celebrity hot spot but the lure of the arcade machines, Joyland snails and the Pleasure Beach has proved too much for many well-known faces.

From actresses such as Joan Collins to musicians including Phil Collins, Archant community content curator Siofra Connor has delved through the archives to find some snaps of their visits.

Phil Collins

Eastern Daily Press: Phil Collins performed at the Prince's Trust workshop at Caister in April 1987.Phil Collins performed at the Prince's Trust workshop at Caister in April 1987. (Image: Archant)

The Genesis drummer performed at the Prince's Trust workshop in Caister in April 1987.

Bradley Walsh

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh came to Wellington Theatre to perform on the pier in 1995.

Joan Collins

Eastern Daily Press: Actress Joan Collins with Bernie Winters and his St Bernard, Schnorbitz. Date: 13 Aug 1979Actress Joan Collins with Bernie Winters and his St Bernard, Schnorbitz. Date: 13 Aug 1979 (Image: Archant)

The actress performed in Yarmouth alongside Bernie Winters in 1979.

Russ Abbot

Eastern Daily Press: Russ Abbot opens Ormesby fete. Date: 15 Aug 1987Russ Abbot opens Ormesby fete. Date: 15 Aug 1987 (Image: Archant)

The comedian opened Ormesby Fete in 1987.

John Carter

John Carter arrived in the town in July 1988 to film an episode of classic travel show Wish You Were Here.

Mike Read with Keith Harris and Orville

Eastern Daily Press: Mike Read, with ventriloquist Keith Harris and Orville on stage during BBC Radio One Roadshow at Yarmouth Date: 1984Mike Read, with ventriloquist Keith Harris and Orville on stage during BBC Radio One Roadshow at Yarmouth Date: 1984 (Image: Archant)

The trio appeared at the BBC Radio One Roadshow in 1984, with Mike Read wearing a combination of mini shorts and dark sunglasses, while iconic green duck, Orville, received a large cheer from fans.

Les Dennis

Eastern Daily Press: Comedian Les Dennis opens Caister fete - Great Yarmouth pic taken 29th july 1986 m141419-1 pic to be used in lets talk aug 2017Comedian Les Dennis opens Caister fete - Great Yarmouth pic taken 29th july 1986 m141419-1 pic to be used in lets talk aug 2017 (Image: Archant)

The former Family Fortunes host opened Caister fete in 1986.