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 miles
- Lowestoft 4.7 miles
- Great Yarmouth 4.1 miles
- Beccles 9 miles
- North Walsham 23.5 miles
- Bradwell 2.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 0.9 miles
- Lound Parish 1 mile
- Gorleston Ward 1.2 miles
- Magdalen Ward 1.6 miles
- Gorleston-on-Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Blundeston Built-up area 2.1 miles
- St. Andrews Ward 2.2 miles
- Corton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Belton with Browston Parish 2.4 miles
- Bradwell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Claydon Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Hopton-on-Sea
NR31 9ST, NR31 9SH, NR31 9TX, NR31 9WD, NR31 9UU, NR31 9BD, NR31 9BA, NR31 9BW, NR31 9TW … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 77.6 miles
- Somerleyton Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Haddiscoe Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Hopton-on-Sea Ad
- Pier Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 4.7 miles
- Knights Court 3 4.9 miles
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 3.9 miles
- Hotel Ocean 4 4.3 miles
- Furzedown Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 6.5 miles
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- All Seasons Lodge Hotel 1.7 miles
- Park Hill Hotel 3 3 miles
Schools in Hopton-on-Sea
- Hopton C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 10.4 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.3 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 14 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.1 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.6 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 18 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.9 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 19.7 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 20 miles