Gorleston Beach

About Gorleston Beach

Gorleston is a broad sandy beach just south of Great Yarmouth harbour, with shingle ridges that collect glass. Several collectors have shared finds from here and from neighbouring Great Yarmouth's main beach, with one reporting more than 50 pieces in an hour and a half at Yarmouth. Most finds are common colours.

Sea glass at Gorleston Beach

Mostly white and green in many shades, with seafoam, pale lime, aqua, amber and the odd blue or brown; a first piece of black has been reported. Search the shingle ridges, ideally as the tide goes out.

Visiting Gorleston Beach

Safety

Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.