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 miles22.7 km
- Lowestoft 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Great Yarmouth 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Thetford 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stowmarket 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Beccles 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Woodbridge 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Diss 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Attleborough 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bradwell 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Alburgh Street Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Denton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Redenhall with Harleston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Wortwell Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- St. Mary, South Elmham otherwise Homersfield Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Starston Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Shelton and Hardwick Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Topcroft Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Harleston Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bedingham Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Cross, South Elmham Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Flixton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Alburgh
IP20 0DJ, IP20 0DT, IP20 0BL, IP20 0BY, IP20 0BT, IP20 0DG, IP20 0EP, IP20 0DS, IP20 0BF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Stansted Airport 60.4 miles97.1 km
- Brampton 9.3 miles15 km
- Halesworth Railway Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Alburgh Ad
- Munnings Lodge 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Dragons Den 9 miles14.5 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Scole Hotel 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Angel 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Swan Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Alburgh
- Alburgh With Denton C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12 miles19.3 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 13 miles20.9 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14 miles22.5 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 17 miles27.4 km