Alburgh
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.44, 1.335 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 26 87 |
| Population: | 410 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
Alburgh is a small village and civil parish in South Norfolk, set in the gentle agricultural landscape of Norfolk close to the county boundary with Suffolk. It sits near the valley of the River Waveney and is a short drive from the market town of Harleston, giving it a quietly rural character of lanes, hedgerows and a scattering of traditional cottages.
Historically shaped by farming, the village retains several older buildings and a strong local identity; many residents combine local work with commuting to larger centres such as Norwich. Community life tends to revolve around the village hall, occasional local events and easy access to riverside walks and birdlife, making it a popular spot for those seeking a peaceful Norfolk rural life.
Postcode districts covering Alburgh
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 14.1 miles
- Lowestoft 16.5 miles
- Great Yarmouth 19.9 miles
- Thetford 24.7 miles
- Stowmarket 22.7 miles
- Beccles 9.8 miles
- Woodbridge 23.9 miles
- Diss 10.4 miles
- Attleborough 14.2 miles
- Bradwell 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alburgh Street Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Denton Parish 0.9 miles
- Redenhall with Harleston Parish 1.7 miles
- Wortwell Built-up area 1.7 miles
- St. Mary, South Elmham otherwise Homersfield Parish 2.1 miles
- Starston Parish 2.4 miles
- Shelton and Hardwick Parish 2.7 miles
- Topcroft Parish 2.8 miles
- Harleston Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bedingham Parish 3.1 miles
- St. Cross, South Elmham Parish 3.1 miles
- Flixton Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Alburgh
IP20 0AF, IP20 0AZ, IP20 0DN, IP20 0DS, IP20 0DG, IP20 0DF, IP20 0DH, IP20 0AR, IP20 0EP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 16.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 60.4 miles
- Brampton 9.3 miles
- Halesworth Railway Station 9.7 miles
Hotels near Alburgh Ad
- Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel 2 2.9 miles
- J.D.Young 3 miles
- Swan Hotel 3 3 miles
- The Old Ram Coaching Inn 3 5.7 miles
- SugarBeat Eating House 3 8.6 miles
- The Bird in Hand 9.3 miles
- The Swan Motel 9.3 miles
- The Kings Head Inn 7.2 miles
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.5 miles
- OYO The Billingford Horseshoes 3 8.3 miles
Schools in Alburgh
- Alburgh With Denton C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.3 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 12.6 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.7 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 13 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 13.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 14.3 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.9 miles
- Snetterton Heath Estate 15.5 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 17 miles