Barford
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.626, 1.118 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 11 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 (Wymondham) |
Barford is a small, largely rural civil parish in the district of South Norfolk, set within the gently rolling agricultural landscape of Norfolk in eastern England. The area is characterised by narrow country lanes, hedgerows and arable fields, with a scattering of traditional cottages and farmsteads; its quiet lanes make it typical of the county’s lowland countryside and it sits within easy commuting distance of Norwich.
Locally the community revolves around the parish church and village hall, with occasional fetes and events that reflect a strong village identity. Much of the local economy remains agricultural, though many residents commute to nearby towns; historic features such as a medieval church and period buildings give the parish a long-established character, and there is interest in conservation of the surrounding landscape and rural way of life.
Postcode districts covering Barford
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 6.8 miles11 km
- Thetford 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Beccles 22.4 miles36 km
- North Walsham 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Diss 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Attleborough 9 miles14.5 km
- Bradwell 24.6 miles39.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Barford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Marlingford and Colton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Wramplingham Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Colton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Great Melton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barnham Broom Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Easton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kimberley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Honingham Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- North Wymondham Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bawburgh Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welborne Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Barford
NR9 4BB, NR9 4BE, NR9 4BP, NR9 4AS, NR9 4AT, NR9 4AZ, NR9 4AY, NR9 4BD, NR9 4AX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stansted Airport 63.4 miles102 km
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Wymondham Abbey Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Barford Ad
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The White Hart Hotel 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Assembly House 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Townhouse Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- George Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
Schools in Barford
- Barford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Saham Wood Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.5 miles28.1 km