Brancaster Staithe
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.965, 0.676 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 79 44 |
| Population: | 367 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 (Hunstanton) |
The small coastal village of Brancaster Staithe in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England sits on the north coast at the edge of The Wash, backed by tidal creeks and salt marshes with the low, sandy spit of Scolt Head Island just offshore. Its compact harbour and staithe (quay) give it a distinctly maritime feel, with mudflats and dunes that draw walkers, sailors and birdwatchers alike.
Historically the staithe served small‑scale fishing and coastal trade, and today the local economy mixes traditional boatyards and fishermen with tourism - yachting, holiday cottages, a handful of pubs and cafes - and conservation-focused visitors interested in coastal wildlife. The community is small and often seasonal, marked by sailing events, wildlife‑spotting and a relaxed village atmosphere that reflects Norfolk's coastal heritage.
Postcode districts covering Brancaster Staithe
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Skegness 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Brancaster Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Burnham Norton Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Titchwell Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Burnham Market Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Burnham Overy Staithe Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Burnham Market & Docking Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Burnham Overy Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Choseley Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Burnham Thorpe Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Thornham Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stanhoe Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Docking Built-up area 4.8 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Brancaster Staithe
PE31 8BP, PE31 8DD, PE31 8DQ, PE31 8BJ, PE31 8BL, PE31 8BN, PE31 8FG, PE31 8FH, PE31 8DF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 32.3 miles51.9 km
- Stansted Airport 76.9 miles123.8 km
- County School Railway Station 17.9 miles28.8 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 18.5 miles29.8 km
Hotels near Brancaster Staithe Ad
- Briarfields Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Ship Hotel 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Victoria 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Boutique Bedrooms 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Titchwell Manor Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Caley 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Lodge 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Rose & Crown, Snettisham 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
Local points of interest
- Holkham Meals Forest 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Bink Hill 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 9 miles14.5 km
- Sandringham House Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 19.3 miles31.1 km