Burgh St. Margaret
Built-up area in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.671, 1.618 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 44 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Burgh St. Margaret is a small rural village a few miles west of Great Yarmouth in the low-lying agricultural landscape of Norfolk, England. Set among marshes and arable fields and within easy reach of the coast and the Norfolk Broads, it feels very much like a peaceful country settlement while remaining close to the services and seafront attractions of Great Yarmouth.
Historically centred on its parish church dedicated to St Margaret, the village retains medieval roots and an economy that is still largely agricultural, with a number of residents commuting into nearby towns. Community life tends to revolve around the church, village hall and local groups, and the surrounding marshes and lanes are popular for birdwatching and quiet walks, reflecting the long relationship between local settlement and the changing coastal landscape.
Postcode districts covering Burgh St. Margaret
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 14.3 miles
- Lowestoft 14.1 miles
- Great Yarmouth 6.4 miles
- Beccles 15.3 miles
- North Walsham 14.1 miles
- Bradwell 7.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fleggburgh Parish 0.9 miles
- Rollesby Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ormesby St. Michael Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Filby Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ashby with Oby Parish 1.8 miles
- West Flegg Ward 1.8 miles
- Stokesby with Herringby Parish 2.1 miles
- Martham Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Mautby Parish 2.6 miles
- Repps with Bastwick Parish 2.7 miles
- Thurne Parish 2.7 miles
- Ormesby Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Burgh St. Margaret
NR29 3DU, NR29 3AN, NR29 3FQ, NR29 3FA, NR29 3AF, NR29 3DL, NR29 3DN, NR29 3BB, NR29 3AG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 14 miles
- Stansted Airport 79.8 miles
- Acle Railway Station 4 miles
- Berney Arms Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Burgh St. Margaret Ad
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 6.3 miles
- The Old Hall Hotel 4.7 miles
- Knights Court 3 6.3 miles
- Furzedown Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- Hotel Ocean 4 6.6 miles
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 6.9 miles
- Imperial Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- The Prom Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- Pier Hotel 3 8.4 miles
- New Beach Hotel 3 6.6 miles
Schools in Burgh St. Margaret
- Fleggburgh C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hemsby Beach Beach 4.2 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.6 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 8.5 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 10 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 10.2 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 10.3 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 10.4 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.4 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 14.1 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 16.4 miles