Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood sit in the low-lying fen and marsh country of Broadland, Norfolk, close to the winding channels of the River Yare and the wider Norfolk Broads. The landscape is defined by reedbeds, grazing marsh and narrow rural lanes, making it popular with birdwatchers, walkers and those who enjoy boating and quiet countryside scenery.
Economically the area combines arable and grazing farms with the long-standing industrial presence in Cantley, where the sugar factory is a prominent employer and local landmark; by contrast Limpenhoe and Southwood remain small, historic hamlets with old churches and a close-knit village feel. Conservation interest, seasonal wildlife and easy access to nearby towns such as Norwich shape both community life and visitor appeal.
Postcode districts covering Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 10.9 miles
- Lowestoft 11.4 miles
- Great Yarmouth 8.5 miles
- Beccles 9.6 miles
- North Walsham 17 miles
- Diss 22.7 miles
- Attleborough 21.9 miles
- Bradwell 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cantley Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Freethorpe Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Beighton Parish 1.9 miles
- Langley with Hardley Parish 2.2 miles
- Marshes Ward 2.2 miles
- Halvergate Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Reedham Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Lingwood Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Carleton St. Peter Parish 2.8 miles
- Burlingham Ward 2.9 miles
- Lingwood and Burlingham Parish 2.9 miles
- Strumpshaw Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood
NR13 3RX, NR13 3HU, NR13 3SS, NR13 3LS, NR13 3AL, NR13 3RP, NR13 3SN, NR13 3RT, NR13 3SP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 11.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 73.1 miles
- Cantley Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Reedham Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood Ad
- Dragons Den 4.4 miles
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 9 miles
- Knights Court 3 9.2 miles
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 8.3 miles
- Pier Hotel 3 8.9 miles
- Furzedown Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 8.8 miles
- The Old Hall Hotel 9.4 miles
- Hotel Ocean 4 9 miles
- Waveney House Hotel 3 9.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.7 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 5.3 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 9.3 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 10.2 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.4 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 10.7 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 12.3 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14.9 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 15 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 15.6 miles