Bacton
Parish in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.843, 1.457 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 32 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01692 (North Walsham) |
Bacton sits on the coast of North Norfolk in Norfolk, England, where dune-backed shingle and sandy stretches meet the sea. The shoreline and nearby footpaths attract walkers and birdwatchers, while summer visitors and holiday parks add a seasonal buzz; coastal erosion and sea defences are a recurring local concern.
Economically the village is notable for the nearby Bacton Gas Terminal, which processes supplies from the North Sea and receives imports via the Langeled link from Norway, so energy and associated industry sit alongside agriculture and tourism. Historic buildings, remnants of wartime defences and a small, community-minded population give the place a quietly rooted character with a steady stream of holidaymakers in summer.
Postcode districts covering Bacton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 19.9 miles32.1 km
- North Walsham 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bradwell 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Paston Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Bacton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Witton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Knapton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Walcott Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Walsham East Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Honing Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Mundesley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Trunch Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Swafield Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- East Ruston Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- North Walsham Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Bacton
NR12 0FA, NR12 0JU, NR28 9ZZ, NR12 0JE, NR12 0JN, NR12 0EW, NR12 0EX, NR12 0JQ, NR12 0EY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 13.7 miles22 km
- Stansted Airport 83.9 miles135 km
- North Walsham Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Gunton Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Bacton Ad
- Beechwood Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Cliff Top Inn Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rooms at Number 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Royal Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The Kings Arms 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Virginia Court Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Wayford Bridge Inn 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Sea Marge Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Grove Cromer 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Plough Inn 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Bacton
- Bacton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cart Gap Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Gunton Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.3 miles15 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 12.4 miles20 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles25.8 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 16.4 miles26.3 km