Lancaster North
Ward in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.843, 0.86 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 92 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01328 (Fakenham) |
Lancaster North is an electoral ward in the district of North Norfolk, within the county of Norfolk in England. It occupies a largely rural and semi-coastal landscape, with a mix of small villages, farmland and pockets of coast influenced by the nearby North Sea. The ward’s character is shaped by open skies, winding lanes and the contrast between agricultural lowlands and scattered historic settlements.
Local life tends to revolve around parish churches, village halls and seasonal tourism, with agriculture and visitor services forming important parts of the economy. Heritage features such as medieval churches, traditional cottages and conservation areas give the place a strong sense of history, while contemporary issues like rural public services, housing affordability and coastal management figure in community and council discussions. Active local groups and annual village events help maintain a close-knit social fabric despite its dispersed settlement pattern.
Postcode districts covering Lancaster North
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 22.4 miles36 km
- King's Lynn 19.2 miles30.9 km
- North Walsham 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Attleborough 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fakenham Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Lancaster South Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Sculthorpe Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pudding Norton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Barsham Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Hempton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kettlestone Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Great Snoring Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Little Snoring Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dunton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ryburgh Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Colkirk Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Lancaster North
NR21 8JF, NR21 8SX, NR21 8AT, NR21 9RQ, NR21 8JU, NR21 9HL, NR21 8EN, NR21 9HJ, NR21 8ER … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Stansted Airport 71.2 miles114.7 km
- County School Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- North Elmham Railway Station 7.8 miles12.6 km
Hotels near Lancaster North Ad
- Sculthorpe Mill 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Black Lion Hotel 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Victoria 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Kings Head 9.5 miles15.4 km
- The Harper 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Red Lion at Stiffkey 8 miles12.9 km
- Nest Farmhouse 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Lancaster North
- Fakenham Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Bink Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Sandringham House Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Saham Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.1 km