East Runton
Built-up area in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.933, 1.272 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 20 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01263 (Cromer) |
East Runton is a small coastal village on the north Norfolk shoreline in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, sitting between West Runton and Cromer. It enjoys the classic North Norfolk mix of shingle and sandy beaches, dunes and coastal paths and lies within easy reach of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; walkers and birdwatchers are drawn to the stretch of coast and nearby reserves. The village is also close to the site where the West Runton mammoth remains were found, a notable local palaeontological discovery.
Historically a small fishing community, East Runton today has a mixed economy centred on tourism, holiday accommodation and local services, with a compact village feel and a handful of pubs and shops serving residents and visitors. The social life tends to revolve around community events, the seafront and outdoor pursuits, making it a relaxed base for exploring the wider North Norfolk coast.
Postcode districts covering East Runton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 20.2 miles
- North Walsham 9.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Runton Parish 0.5 miles
- Cromer Town Ward 0.9 miles
- Beeston Regis & The Runtons Ward 1 mile
- Cromer Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Aylmerton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- West Runton and Beeston Regis Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Suffield Park Ward 1.7 miles
- Felbrigg Parish 1.7 miles
- Beeston Regis Parish 1.9 miles
- Sheringham North Ward 2.6 miles
- Sheringham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Sheringham South Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in East Runton
NR27 9NS, NR27 9NJ, NR27 9PG, NR27 9PD, NR27 9PH, NR27 9NH, NR27 9PA, NR27 9NT, NR27 9PB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 17.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 84.6 miles
- Cromer Railway Station 0.8 miles
- West Runton Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near East Runton Ad
- Virginia Court Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- The Grove Cromer 4 1.6 miles
- Burlington Berties 2.9 miles
- Cliftonville Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Dales Country House 4 3.6 miles
- The Links Country Park Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Hotel De Paris 3 1.2 miles
- Dormy House Hotel 3 1 mile
- Sea Marge Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Pheasant Hotel, Holt, Norfolk 4 6.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Sheringham Beach Beach 2.6 miles
- Weybourne Beach Beach 5.6 miles
- Gunton Estate 6.3 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 8.6 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 13.2 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 13.2 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 14.4 miles
- The Bink Hill 17 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 17.7 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.1 miles