About Us

Gorleston-on-Sea lies between Lowestoft and Gt Yarmouth on the east coast in Norfolk and features its own bay and riverside, with a sandy beach stretching into the distance below glorious cliff gardens and a grand promenade. The safe bathing beach is a firm favorite with local people and is where you can also wind surf and enjoy the water in many other Visitors enjoy not only this excellent Blue Flag beach, but also a paddling pool, yacht pond, below the promenade and green cliffs, beautiful lawns, bowling greens, tennis courts and a trim-trail on the cliff top. Take a gentle stroll or jog along like many others do and take in the views of the beach, harbour mouth, pier and wind turbines beyond.

Behind the prom lies a range of large homes, hotels, guesthouses and self-catering holiday flats. Many beachside cafes and shops offer a wide selection of goods from multicoloured buckets and spades to trendy sunshades and beach wear. Gorleston has its own Pavilion Theatre, with seaside shows, and the Ocean Room, a dining/dance venue, plus a bingo hall, pitch and putt golf course, an amusement park, several restaurants and many pubs. Two large hotels in prime seaside sites cater for business and private functions, and add striking shapes to the skyline. As a holiday destination Gorleston is an excellent touring base for the many beauty spots of Norfolk and Suffolk including the Norfolk Broads. Less than 10 miles away is Somerleyton Hall and Maze, Fritton Lake and Pleasurewood Hills, a must for the kids.