Roughton
Ward in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.889, 1.337 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 24 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01263 (Cromer) |
Roughton is a small, largely rural electoral ward in the district of North Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, England. It lies just inland from the coast around Cromer, set among rolling arable fields, hedgerows and small copses, and includes a scattering of villages and hamlets rather than a single large settlement. The landscape gives easy access to the North Norfolk coast while retaining a distinctly agricultural character.
Locally the ward has a quietly traditional feel: historic parish churches and vernacular cottages sit alongside working farms, with the local economy a mix of agriculture, small businesses, holiday accommodation and people who commute to nearby towns. Community life tends to centre on village halls, parish events and conservation interests, and the ward contributes to the district’s rural governance and services rather than being a commercial hub in its own right.
Postcode districts covering Roughton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 17.3 miles27.8 km
- North Walsham 5.2 miles8.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Southrepps Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Northrepps Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Poppyland Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thorpe Market Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sidestrand Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Roughton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Overstrand Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Trimingham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Gimingham Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hanworth Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Antingham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Suffield Park Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Roughton
NR11 8TA, NR11 8QT, NR11 8TX, NR11 8HE, NR27 9LH, NR11 8HG, NR11 8PB, NR11 8LX, NR11 8TB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Stansted Airport 83.5 miles134.3 km
- Gunton Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Roughton Road Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Roughton Ad
- Virginia Court Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Grove Cromer 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Sea Marge Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Beechwood Hotel 4 5 miles8 km
- Cliftonville Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Rooms at Number 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Hotel De Paris 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Burlington Berties 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Dales Country House 4 7 miles11.2 km
- The Links Country Park Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Roughton
- St Mary's C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Gunton Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 9.2 miles14.8 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cart Gap Beach 10.5 miles17 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15 miles24.1 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 17 miles27.3 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 18.5 miles29.7 km