Mattishall is a large village and civil parish in the district of Breckland, in rural Norfolk, England, situated a short drive west of Norwich and close to Dereham. It sits on gently rolling agricultural land typical of the Norfolk plain and is characterised by a mix of traditional flint and brick cottages, post‑war housing and pockets of farmland, giving it a distinctly rural yet accessible feel.
The village has medieval origins and retains a strong community atmosphere with a village hall, primary school, local shops and pubs; economically it remains rooted in agriculture while also serving as a commuter base for nearby towns. Residents tend to be a mix of long‑standing farming families and newer arrivals who work in the regional centres, and there are regular local events and conservation-minded efforts to preserve the village’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Mattishall
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 10.6 miles
- Thetford 20.2 miles
- North Walsham 19 miles
- Diss 19.5 miles
- Attleborough 9.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welborne Parish 1.5 miles
- Clint Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- North Tuddenham Parish 2.2 miles
- Garvestone Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hockering Built-up area 2.3 miles
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.5 miles
- Yaxham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Barnham Broom Parish 2.7 miles
- Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton Parish 2.7 miles
- Whinburgh and Westfield Parish 3 miles
- Dereham Neatherd Ward 3.1 miles
- Honingham Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Mattishall
NR20 3RZ, NR20 3PT, NR20 3PJ, NR20 3NQ, NR20 3QR, NR20 3QA, NR20 3UU, NR20 3BF, NR20 3PP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 10.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 62.8 miles
- Thuxton Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Yaxham Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Mattishall Ad
- Barnham Broom Hotel Golf and Spa 4 2.7 miles
- The Longham White Horse 4 7.4 miles
- The George Hotel, Dereham 4.1 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 5.5 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 7.4 miles
- Park Farm Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- Kings Head Bawburgh 4 6.7 miles
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf and Country Club 3 7 miles
- Premier Inn Norwich West 3 6.5 miles
- Norwich West (Showground/A47) 3 6.6 miles
Schools in Mattishall
- Mattishall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Saham Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 10.9 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 11.2 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 12.1 miles
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.2 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 13.9 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 16 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.4 miles
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.8 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 17.3 miles