Burgh St. Peter
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.482, 1.651 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 47 93 |
| Population: | 274 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Burgh St. Peter is a small, low‑lying rural parish in South Norfolk, sitting close to the River Waveney on the southern edge of the Norfolk Broads and near the Suffolk border. The landscape of grazing marshes, ditches and winding waterways reflects centuries of fen drainage and river management, and the quiet setting makes it popular with birdwatchers, boaters and walkers exploring the Broads countryside.
Historically the community grew up around agriculture and its parish church, and today the economy remains largely farming‑based with a modest contribution from tourism linked to the waterways and nature conservation. With a small, close‑knit population, the parish retains historic cottages and farmsteads and relies on nearby market towns for most services, while appealing to those interested in rural Norfolk history and wildlife.
Postcode districts covering Burgh St. Peter
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Lowestoft 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Great Yarmouth 9 miles14.5 km
- Beccles 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Diss 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Bradwell 7.1 miles11.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Burgh St. Peter Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Wheatacre Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Aldeby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Barnby Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barnby and North Cove Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- North Cove Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Oulton Broad Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Flixton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carlton Colville Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Oulton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Beccles & Worlingham Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mutford Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Burgh St. Peter
NR34 0BW, NR34 0BA, NR34 0BT, NR34 0AD, NR34 0AA, NR34 0BB, NR34 0DE, NR34 0BN, NR34 0BG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Stansted Airport 72.8 miles117.1 km
- Somerleyton Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Burgh St. Peter Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 4 miles6.5 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Pier Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.5 miles20.1 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.7 miles22 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 15 miles24.1 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.2 miles29.3 km