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 miles17.1 km
- Thetford 20.2 miles32.5 km
- North Walsham 19 miles30.6 km
- Diss 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Attleborough 9.9 miles15.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welborne Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clint Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- North Tuddenham Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Garvestone Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hockering Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Yaxham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Barnham Broom Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Whinburgh and Westfield Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Dereham Neatherd Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Honingham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Mattishall
NR20 3RX, NR20 3NL, NR20 3QT, NR20 3SX, NR20 3QP, NR20 3RE, NR20 3RA, NR20 3QL, NR20 3QX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Stansted Airport 62.8 miles101.1 km
- Thuxton Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Yaxham Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Mattishall Ad
- The White Hart Hotel 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Greenbanks Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The George Hotel, Dereham 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Dial House 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Townhouse Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club 3 7 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Mattishall
- Mattishall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Saham Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9 miles14.5 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 11.2 miles18 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 13.9 miles22.3 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 16 miles25.8 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.8 miles27 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km