Cobholm Island Norfolk Map

About Cobholm Island

Cobholm Island, a suburban expanse within Great Yarmouth, carries the quiet hum of a community shaped by its proximity to water. It lies 0.7 km west-south-west of Great Yarmouth (from Great Yarmouth: bearing 254°T, OS grid TG 517 074). The very air here often seems to hold the faint, briny tang of the coast, a constant reminder of the Norfolk Broads and the North Sea that guard its eastern flanks. Cobholm Island’s streets, laid out with a practical, unassuming grace, reflect a history intertwined with the maritime trades and the ebb and flow of the tides. Here, the light can possess a remarkable clarity, especially on a bright afternoon, casting long, sharp shadows that define the modest architecture and the small, well-tended gardens. The landscape, though largely suburban, retains a subtle connection to the waterways that have always been its lifeblood, with canals and drainage ditches crisscrossing the terrain like silver threads.

About This Cobholm Island Map Page

Explore Cobholm Island, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.606484, 1.717110. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.