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 miles
- Great Yarmouth 19.9 miles
- North Walsham 3.3 miles
- Bradwell 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Paston Built-up area 1 mile
- Bacton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Witton Parish 1.2 miles
- Knapton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Walcott Built-up area 2.1 miles
- North Walsham East Ward 2.6 miles
- Honing Parish 2.7 miles
- Mundesley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Trunch Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Swafield Parish 3.2 miles
- East Ruston Parish 3.2 miles
- North Walsham Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Bacton
NR12 0ET, NR12 0LH, NR12 0HX, NR12 0LR, NR12 0JF, NR12 0LN, NR12 0HN, NR28 9SP, NR12 0EY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 13.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 83.9 miles
- North Walsham Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Gunton Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Bacton Ad
- The Ship Inn 4 2.5 miles
- The Cliff Top Inn Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Royal Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Beechwood Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Wayford Bridge Inn Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- The Kings Arms 2 3.3 miles
- The White Horse 4 7 miles
- Cromer Country Club 4 8.1 miles
- Black Boys Hotel 9.2 miles
- The Rising Sun 8.7 miles
Schools in Bacton
- Bacton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 3.4 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 3.4 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 4.6 miles
- Gunton Estate 5.2 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.3 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 9.7 miles
- Sheringham Beach Beach 12.4 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.4 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 14.7 miles
- Weybourne Beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 16.4 miles