Brancaster
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.958, 0.661 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 78 43 |
| Population: | 430 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 (Hunstanton) |
Brancaster sits on the north Norfolk coast in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, facing the wide tidal expanse of The Wash. The parish is shaped by long sandy beaches, salt marshes and dunes, with the nearby Scolt Head Island nature reserve and rich birdlife making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and coastal photographers.
There’s a strong maritime feel to village life: the small harbour at Brancaster Staithe bustles with yachts and small fishing boats and tourism, sailing and seafood play a key part in the local economy. Historic layers are visible too, with Roman-era fort remains close by, traditional thatched cottages and a handful of pubs and community events giving the place a relaxed, close‑knit character that swells in the summer season.
Postcode districts covering Brancaster
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Skegness 19.1 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Brancaster Staithe Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Brancaster Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Titchwell Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Burnham Norton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Choseley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Burnham Market Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Burnham Market & Docking Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Thornham Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Burnham Overy Staithe Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Burnham Overy Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Docking Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Stanhoe Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Brancaster
PE31 8AT, PE31 8AE, PE31 8FY, PE31 8FH, PE31 8BP, PE31 8BT, PE31 8DZ, PE31 8BH, PE31 8AF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 32.5 miles52.2 km
- Stansted Airport 76.3 miles122.8 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 17.7 miles28.5 km
- County School Railway Station 17.9 miles28.8 km
Hotels near Brancaster Ad
- Briarfields Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- The Ship Hotel 1 mile1.6 km
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 3 miles4.9 km
- Boutique Bedrooms 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Titchwell Manor Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Victoria 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Caley 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Lodge 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Rose & Crown, Snettisham 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
Local points of interest
- Holkham Meals Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Bink Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Sandringham House Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 12.5 miles20 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 20 miles32.1 km