Museums · East of England
Gorleston-on-Sea
Gorleston-on-Sea (), historically and colloquially known as Gorleston, is a seaside town in the borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England. It lies to the South of Great Yarmouth, on the opposite s
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gorleston-on-Sea (), historically and colloquially known as Gorleston, is a seaside town in the borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England. It lies to the South of Great Yarmouth, on the opposite side of the mouth of the River Yare. Historically in Suffolk, it was a port town at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086. It was incorporated into Great Yarmouth in 1836. Gorleston's port became a centre of fishing for herring along with salt pans used for the production of salt to preserve the fish. In Edwardian times the fishing industry rapidly declined and the town's role changed to that of a seaside resort.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gorleston-on-Sea (), historically and colloquially known as Gorleston, is a seaside town in the borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England. It lies to the South of Great Yarmouth, on the opposite side of the mouth of the River Yare. Historically in Suffolk, it was a port town at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086. It was incorporated into Great Yarmouth in 1836. Gorleston's port became a centre of fishing for herring along with salt pans used for the production of salt to preserve the fish. In Edwardian times the fishing industry rapidly declined and the town's role changed to that of a seaside resort.
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Background
History
, Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, c. 1920]] The place-name 'Gorleston' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Gorlestuna. It appears as Gurlestona in the Pipe Rolls of 1130. The first element may be related to the word 'girl', and is probably a personal name. The name could mean "girls' town or settlement", or a variant similar to Girlington in West Yorkshire. Historically, the town was in the county of Suffolk. In the Middle Ages it had two manors, and a small manor called Bacons. The medieval church of St. Andrew stands in the town and by historical association gives its name to the Gorleston Psalter, an important example of 14th-century East Anglian illuminated…
Description
The town's main attraction is its sandy Edwardian beach, featuring traditional seaside gardens and a model boat pond. In 2023, TripAdvisor reviewers voted the beach the best in Britain and 12th best in Europe. The coastline also includes a lighthouse, lifeboat station and coastwatch station, whilst the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre is located opposite the pier. Other local facilities include James Paget University Hospital, a library and a golf club.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5757, 1.7235
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Great Yarmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR31 7AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
Sources
- wikipedia: Gorleston-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gorleston-on-Sea?
- Gorleston-on-Sea is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.5757°, 1.7235°.
- Is Gorleston-on-Sea wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Gorleston-on-Sea. Check ahead for specific facilities.