Martham
Parish in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.705, 1.631 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 45 18 |
| Population: | 3,405 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Martham is a sizeable village and civil parish in the district of Great Yarmouth, set on the edge of the reed-fringed waterways of the Norfolk Broads. Its landscape is defined by broads, marshes and drainage dykes, with Martham Broad and surrounding wetlands important for birdlife and conservation; the area attracts walkers, birdwatchers and small-boat visitors keen to explore the quieter reaches of the Broads. The village sits amid agricultural land, reflecting the long history of fenland farming and water management that shaped the locality.
Locally there is a strong community life around a medieval parish church, village amenities and an active programme of events and clubs, while the economy mixes farming, small businesses and tourism catering to Broads visitors. Historic features and everyday village routines coexist, giving Martham the feel of a working rural community with ready access to the natural and recreational attractions that make this corner of Norfolk distinctive.
Postcode districts covering Martham
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 15.4 miles
- Lowestoft 16.2 miles
- Great Yarmouth 8 miles
- Beccles 17.7 miles
- North Walsham 12.9 miles
- Bradwell 9.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Martham Built-up area 0.2 miles
- West Flegg Ward 1.2 miles
- Rollesby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Somerton Parish 1.4 miles
- Repps with Bastwick Parish 2.1 miles
- Ormesby St. Michael Built-up area 2.1 miles
- East Flegg Ward 2.1 miles
- Potter Heigham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Burgh St. Margaret Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Winterton-on-Sea Parish 2.7 miles
- Ashby with Oby Parish 2.7 miles
- Hemsby Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Martham
NR29 4SP, NR29 4RE, NR29 4AH, NR29 4RQ, NR29 4QE, NR29 4PE, NR29 4TB, NR29 4QH, NR29 4SE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 14.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 81.8 miles
- Acle Railway Station 6 miles
- Great Yarmouth Railway Station 7.4 miles
Hotels near Martham Ad
- The Old Hall Hotel 5.5 miles
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 7.7 miles
- Knights Court 3 7.6 miles
- Furzedown Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Hotel Ocean 4 8.1 miles
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 8.4 miles
- The Prom Hotel 4 8 miles
- Imperial Hotel 4 7.8 miles
- Hotel Wroxham 4 9.3 miles
- Sutton Staithe Hotel 5.7 miles
Schools in Martham
- Martham Academy and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.7 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 3.4 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 8.1 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 8.6 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 8.6 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 9.7 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.1 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11.7 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 14.6 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 15.3 miles
- Gunton Estate 16 miles