Gorleston-on-Sea
Built-up area in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.571, 1.719 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 52 03 |
| Population: | 5,882 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Gorleston-on-Sea is a seaside town in the borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. It sits on the south bank of the mouth of the River Yare, fronting the North Sea, and is known for its long sandy beach, traditional promenade and pier, with a mix of Victorian architecture and more modern seaside facilities.
Originally a fishing port that grew into a Victorian resort, Gorleston-on-Sea still combines a working harbour and local fish trade with tourism, cafés and holiday accommodation. The town has an active community life, is handy for the nearby Norfolk Broads, and many residents commute to nearby towns or to Norwich for work, giving it a blend of local coastal character and practical links to the region.
Postcode districts covering Gorleston-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.1 miles
- Lowestoft 6.5 miles
- Great Yarmouth 2.3 miles
- Beccles 10.4 miles
- North Walsham 22.1 miles
- Bradwell 1.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Magdalen Ward 0.2 miles
- Gorleston Ward 0.5 miles
- St. Andrews Ward 0.5 miles
- Claydon Ward 0.8 miles
- Bradwell Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 1.1 miles
- Bradwell North Ward 1.3 miles
- Nelson Ward 1.6 miles
- Southtown and Cobholm Ward 2 miles
- Belton with Browston Parish 2.2 miles
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Burgh Castle Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Gorleston-on-Sea
NR31 7QB, NR31 7AW, NR31 6RU, NR31 6AU, NR31 6PG, NR31 7LG, NR31 6AZ, NR31 6TT, NR31 8BQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 19.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 78.7 miles
- Great Yarmouth Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Berney Arms Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels in Gorleston-on-Sea Ad
Schools in Gorleston-on-Sea
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Secondary
- Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy Primary
- Ormiston Herman Academy Primary
- Ormiston Venture Academy Secondary
- Peterhouse C of E Primary Academy Primary
- St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School Primary
- Stradbroke Primary Academy Primary
- Wroughton Infant Academy Primary
- Wroughton Junior Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 8.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.9 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.6 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.8 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 17.6 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 17.6 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 18.1 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 18.4 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.5 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 18.5 miles