Swannington is a small rural civil parish in the district of Broadland, in the county of Norfolk, England. It sits a short drive from Norwich and close to the waterways and nature of the Norfolk Broads, with low-lying farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes that make it popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Historically it has a distinctly rural character, centred on traditional farmsteads and a historic parish church, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns or working in tourism and conservation connected to the Broads. Social life reflects a small, tight-knit community with occasional local events and volunteer groups, offering a peaceful country lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Swannington
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Great Yarmouth 24.9 miles40 km
- North Walsham 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Diss 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Attleborough 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Bradwell 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Alderford Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Attlebridge Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Morton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Little Witchingham Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Morton on the Hill Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Brandiston Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Felthorpe Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lenwade Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Weston Longville Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Haveringland Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Taverham North Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Witchingham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Swannington
NR9 5TB, NR9 5NS, NR9 5NN, NR9 5TF, NR9 5NJ, NR9 5NH, NR9 5NR, NR9 5AH, NR9 5SY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Stansted Airport 69.7 miles112.2 km
- Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Norwich Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
Hotels near Swannington Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Dial House 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Assembly House 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich North 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- George Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Local points of interest
- Blickling Hall Historic site 7 miles11.2 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Gunton Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14 miles22.5 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 15.7 miles25.3 km