Theatres · East of England
Gorleston Pavilion
In or near Blundeston.
Gorleston Pavilion — a Grade II*-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth · 4.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gorleston Pavilion, the nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR31 6PP, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Gorleston Pavilion is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Gorleston Pavilion or Pavilion Theatre is located near the mouth of River Yare in the town of Gorleston-on-Sea in the English county of Norfolk. Commonly described as an Edwardian Theatre, it was built in 1898 and was designed by the Borough Engineer J W Cockrill. The auditorium has no rake and there is a balcony at the rear, which is used by the technical staff and is currently closed to the public. The proscenium was rebuilt in 1919. The building contains a large upper room with a balcony providing a view of Gorleston beach and cliffs.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Gorleston Pavilion is an Edwardian seaside theatre and open-air bandstand located on the east coast of Norfolk. It hosts a variety of live entertainment, including shows and outdoor concerts, celebrating over 125 years of community entertainment.
From the Wikipedia article
Gorleston Pavilion or Pavilion Theatre is located near the mouth of River Yare in the town of Gorleston-on-Sea in the English county of Norfolk. Commonly described as an Edwardian Theatre, it was built in 1898 and was designed by the Borough Engineer J W Cockrill. The auditorium has no rake and there is a balcony at the rear, which is used by the technical staff and is currently closed to the public. The proscenium was rebuilt in 1919. The building contains a large upper room with a balcony providing a view of Gorleston beach and cliffs. Stage dimensions: Depth: 4.8m (15 ft 9in), Proscenium width = 7.26m (23 ft 10in), Height to grid: 3.96 m (13 ft)
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5710, 1.7327
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Great Yarmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR31 6PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Phone
- (01493) 662832
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth — 4.6 km
- Opening
- Open all year; Box Office: Every Day 10am-3pm
- Official site
- www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5586596 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gorleston Pavilion (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gorleston Pavilion?
- Gorleston Pavilion is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR31 6PP), in the parish of Great Yarmouth, unparished area.
- What is Gorleston Pavilion?
- Gorleston Pavilion — a Grade II*-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gorleston Pavilion?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR31 6PP.
- When was Gorleston Pavilion built?
- Built or established in 1901. Designed by John William Cockrill.
- Who owns Gorleston Pavilion?
- Gorleston Pavilion is owned by |tenant =.
- Is Gorleston Pavilion a listed building?
- Gorleston Pavilion is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Gorleston Pavilion?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR31 6PP.