Nelson
Ward in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.593, 1.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 52 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Nelson is an inner-urban ward of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, on the east coast of England. It lies close to the town centre and seafront, with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war housing, local shops and small parks that reflect its compact, coastal-urban character.
The ward’s identity is shaped by Great Yarmouth’s maritime and seaside heritage: many residents work in tourism, retail, the port and the nearby offshore energy sector, while community groups and local pubs help maintain a busy social life. Like many coastal areas it faces waves of regeneration and seasonal pressure on services, but its historic streets and proximity to the town’s attractions give it a recognisable local character.
Postcode districts covering Nelson
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.3 miles31 km
- Lowestoft 8 miles12.9 km
- Great Yarmouth 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Beccles 11.9 miles19.2 km
- North Walsham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Bradwell 1.7 miles2.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Southtown and Cobholm Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Great Yarmouth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Claydon Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Andrews Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bradwell North Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Central and Northgate Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gorleston-on-Sea Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bradwell Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Magdalen Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gorleston Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Yarmouth North Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Nelson
NR30 2PY, NR30 2QH, NR30 3BD, NR30 3RQ, NR30 2FA, NR30 3NN, NR30 3DR, NR30 3LJ, NR30 3AJ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Stansted Airport 80 miles128.7 km
- Great Yarmouth Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Berney Arms Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Hotels in Nelson Ad
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3
- Hotel Ocean 4
- New Beach Hotel 3
- Nelson Hotel
- The Mayfair Hotel
- St George Hotel Great Yarmouth
- The Embassy Hotel
- The Dolphin Hotel
Schools in Nelson
- Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery Primary
- St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 2.5 miles4 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Cart Gap Beach 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 17.4 miles28 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 17.4 miles28 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 19.2 miles30.9 km