Gorleston-on-Sea Norfolk Map

About Gorleston-on-Sea

The salt-laced air of Gorleston-on-Sea, a place where the land yields gently to the sea's embrace, has long shaped its destiny. Its founding is whispered in the erosion of cliffs and the ebb and flow of trade, a history intertwined with the North Sea's ever-present moods. For centuries, fishing boats have answered the call of the tides, their catches forming the backbone of Gorleston-on-Sea’s economy, a rhythm dictated by the ocean's bounty and the enduring spirit of its maritime folk. It lies 4.1 km south of Great Yarmouth (from Great Yarmouth: bearing 174°T, OS grid TG 530 036), and is situated east-south-east of Bradwell village. The wide, open skies above Gorleston-on-Sea lend a particular clarity to its character, a sense of unburdened space that mirrors the expansive beach. While the echoes of its past as a bustling fishing port can still be felt, a modern vibrancy now pulses through its streets, a spirit that finds expression in the lively amusements and the welcoming spirit of its people. The very air here seems to carry a certain lightness, a cheerful resilience honed by generations of life lived in close communion with the sea, a quality that draws visitors to its shores year after year.

About This Gorleston-on-Sea Map Page

Explore Gorleston-on-Sea, 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: 52.571420, 1.733199. 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.