Barford
Built-up area in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.626, 1.12 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 11 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 (Wymondham) |
Barford is a small village and civil parish in the district of South Norfolk in the county of Norfolk, England. Set in gently undulating agricultural countryside a short drive from market towns such as Wymondham and the city of Norwich, it retains a mix of historic flint and timber‑framed buildings and later cottages, with roots stretching back to the medieval period.
The local economy remains largely rural, based on farms and small businesses, while many residents commute to nearby centres for work. Community life is centred on the parish church and village hall, with occasional fetes and clubs that keep a strong sense of local identity despite the village’s proximity to larger urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Barford
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Thetford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Beccles 22.3 miles35.9 km
- North Walsham 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Diss 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Attleborough 9 miles14.5 km
- Bradwell 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wramplingham Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Marlingford and Colton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Colton Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Great Melton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barnham Broom Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Easton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- North Wymondham Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Kimberley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Honingham Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bawburgh Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hethersett Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Little Melton Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Barford
NR9 4BP, NR9 4GA, NR9 4AX, NR9 4BD, NR9 4AB, NR9 4BN, NR9 4AU, NR9 4BB, NR9 4AZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Stansted Airport 63.4 miles102 km
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Wymondham Abbey Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Barford Ad
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Assembly House 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The White Hart Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Townhouse Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- George Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Barford
- Barford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Saham Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles22 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 17.5 miles28.2 km