Hopton-on-Sea
Parish in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.545, 1.718 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 52 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Hopton-on-Sea is a small coastal parish on the east coast of England, lying within the borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. Its long sandy beach, dunes and low cliffs have made it a traditional seaside destination, with a promenade, caravan parks and holiday accommodation shaping much of the local landscape; coastal erosion and sea‑defence work are part of everyday life for residents.
Historically the area combined agriculture and small‑scale fishing before twentieth‑century holiday development expanded the local economy, and today the community is a mix of year‑round residents, retirees and seasonal visitors. Local life centres on village amenities and parish activities, while proximity to Great Yarmouth and the wider Norfolk Broads gives access to wider tourist facilities, wildlife watching and inland waterways.
Postcode districts covering Hopton-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Lowestoft 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Great Yarmouth 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Beccles 9 miles14.5 km
- North Walsham 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Bradwell 2.5 miles4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Lound Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Gorleston Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Magdalen Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gorleston-on-Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Blundeston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- St. Andrews Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Corton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Belton with Browston Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bradwell Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Claydon Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Hopton-on-Sea
NR31 9RS, NR31 9BZ, NR31 9WR, NR31 9WD, NR31 9YG, NR31 9RN, NR31 9BN, NR31 9WJ, NR31 9BE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Stansted Airport 77.6 miles124.9 km
- Somerleyton Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Haddiscoe Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Hopton-on-Sea Ad
- Pier Hotel 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- All Seasons Lodge Hotel 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Knights Court 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Hotel Ocean 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Furzedown Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Prom Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Schools in Hopton-on-Sea
- Hopton C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.3 miles19.9 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 14 miles22.5 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 18 miles28.9 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Cart Gap Beach 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 20 miles32.1 km