Gorleston Beach (harbour mouth to the ravine)

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Source: Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Rules set by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• Free beach wheelchair for a whole day (8am to 8pm); booking essential on 01493 846107 (weekdays). A pusher is needed and there is no hoist. The chair is in a kiosk on the Lower Esplanade (NR31 6BT).

Access source: Great Yarmouth Borough Council, checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Great Yarmouth Central Beach (between the piers)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Corton (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Lowestoft (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Sea Palling (no-dogs area)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Southwold (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Walcott (no-dogs area)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September