Gorleston Pavilion Theatre

Film and TV location hire in Norfolk

An independent Edwardian theatre beside Gorleston beach, with an auditorium, stage, bar and backstage spaces ready to become part of your production.

Why the Pavilion?

Built for performance. Ready for production.

Period character, practical working spaces and a distinctive coastal setting—all together in one independent venue.

A traditional proscenium stage, intimate auditorium and original theatre atmosphere, with adaptable spaces for filming, interviews and stills.

Front-of-house, bar, stage and backstage areas offer options for the camera as well as practical production support, subject to your brief.

The theatre sits in Pier Gardens, directly opposite Gorleston's beach and close to a varied mix of coastal, residential and heritage locations.

See the location

Take a short aerial sweep around the theatre, Bandstand and Pier Gardens, with Gorleston seafront just beyond.

Location case studies

See how CBeebies, BBC's The One Show and Danny Boyle's Yesterday used the Pavilion's stage, auditorium, lighting and seafront setting.

A one-day children's television shoot using our stage, auditorium and Pavilion lighting.

How Danny Boyle's film transformed Gorleston seafront and brought the Pavilion to the big screen.

Brian Conley and a BBC crew capture the Pavilion's community VE Day 80 production.

Production logistics

A seafront base with practical road access, nearby accommodation and a varied mix of coastal, urban and heritage locations within reach.

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 6PP

Road access: Approach via the A47 and follow signs for Gorleston Town Centre and the Beach. Free parking is available immediately outside, with paid parking opposite.
Rail: Great Yarmouth is the nearest station, with regular services from Norwich. The onward taxi journey is normally around 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.
On the doorstep: Gorleston Beach, the promenade, Pier Gardens, the Bandstand and harbour mouth are all immediately around the theatre.
Wider locations: Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, the Norfolk Broads and Norwich broaden the range of coastal, waterside, urban and historic settings available nearby.

Plan your shoot

Every brief is different. Share your dates, crew size, intended spaces and technical requirements, and our team will explore what is possible.