Carleton St. Peter
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.576, 1.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 34 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
Carleton St. Peter is a very small, traditionally rural parish in the district of South Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, in eastern England. Tucked into the low-lying agricultural landscape typical of the county, it sits within easy reach of the market towns and waterways of the Broads, with Norwich and Loddon the nearest centres for shops and services. The area is characterised by quiet lanes, hedgerows and arable fields rather than urban development.
Historically the village revolves around its parish church and scattered farmsteads, reflecting centuries of local agricultural life; many residents either work on the land or commute to nearby towns. The parish has a low population and a strong sense of place, with wildlife-rich margins and the slow rhythms of rural Norfolk influencing cultural and social life more than industry or tourism. Local heritage and community ties are the main draws for visitors seeking a tranquil slice of the Norfolk countryside.
Postcode districts covering Carleton St. Peter
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Lowestoft 13 miles20.9 km
- Great Yarmouth 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Beccles 9.7 miles15.5 km
- North Walsham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Diss 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Attleborough 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bradwell 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Claxton Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Ashby St. Mary Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Thurton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Langley with Hardley Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Rockland St. Mary Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Hellington Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rockland Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chedgrave Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bergh Apton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cantley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Holverston Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Carleton St. Peter
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Stansted Airport 70.5 miles113.4 km
- Buckenham Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cantley Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Carleton St. Peter Ad
- Dragons Den 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Assembly House 8 miles12.8 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- George Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Hotel Wroxham 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.6 miles4.1 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 8 miles12.9 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 10 miles16 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.4 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 16 miles25.8 km
- Cart Gap Beach 16.9 miles27.2 km