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The beach is formed by a large expanse of sand backed by a rock armour protected concrete sea wall with timber groynes. It curves around the bay, making it a great destination for a traditional bucket-and-spade outing, and is popular with young families, surfers, body-boarders, and kite-flyers. The vast expanse of sand when the tide is out is perfect for building sand castles.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including restaurants and cafes to the north of the beach, a promenade with benches, a paddling pool, a charming pond for sailing model boats, and public and disabled toilets. Visitors can also hire deckchairs and wind breakers. There are two car parks, one near to the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, and another halfway along the beach, both of which are free. Additionally, there is some roadside parking available along the road at the top of the beach.
The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during peak season, and there are restrictions on dog walking during the summer months, with fines. However, out of season, the beach is dog-friendly, with bins for dog waste. Visitors can also take a walk along the Norfolk Coast Path, which runs from the beach along the cliff tops, although this path can be closed in bad weather.
The town of Gorleston has a range of holiday accommodation, from holiday camps, B&B's, and holiday cottages to small hotels. It is convenient for visitors, with free parking close to the beach. The town also offers a range of attractions, including a model yacht pond and children's paddling pool.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 18mph | |
The tide at Gorleston Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 3:15 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:18 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a car park off Lower Esplanade.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily by the council.
Daily - 7th May - 11th September
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles south as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 20 miles south as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 29 miles south as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 29 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Gorleston-on-Sea
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TG530030
Coordinates: 52°33'58"N 1°43'57"E
Mapcode: GBR YRV.0TT
What 3 Words: owned.beeline.spilling
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: Great Yarmouth
Nearest postcode: NR31 6DY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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