Gorleston Pavilion

Gorleston Pavilion is a heritage-listed building on the seafront with a theatre that seats around 300 people in the main auditorium. The structure includes balcony areas and additional rooms that overlook the beach and coastal cliffs.

The building was designed between 1898 and 1901 by architect John William Cockrill and originally served as a seaside shelter hall. During World War I it was repurposed as a military facility.

The theatre hosts regular performances including comedies, dramatic plays, pantomimes and musicals that draw local and visiting audiences to the seafront venue. Young performers use the stage to develop their skills in front of live audiences.

The venue sits right on the seafront promenade, making it easy to find and accessible to pedestrians walking along the beach. The location also means you can explore the surrounding coastal area before or after attending an event.

The distinctive proscenium arch was completely rebuilt in 1919 and displays craftsmanship details from that period. This reconstruction is a testament to the renovation work that modernized the building after the war.

Location: Great Yarmouth

Inception: 1901

Architects: John William Cockrill

Official opening: 1901

Capacity: 300

Address: Pier Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP, England

Website: http://gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.57100,1.73271

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43