Claxton
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.578, 1.446 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 33 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
Claxton is a small rural parish in South Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, England, lying a short drive east of Norwich and within easy reach of The Broads. The landscape is typical low-lying East Anglian countryside - arable fields, pockets of wetland and winding lanes - with a compact village core rather than a dispersed settlement.
It has medieval roots and still shows that history in its parish church and traditional farmsteads, while the local economy centres on agriculture and small-scale services with many people commuting to nearby towns. Community life remains active and village-focused, with a village hall, a pub and seasonal events helping to keep a close-knit social atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Claxton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Lowestoft 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Great Yarmouth 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Beccles 10.1 miles16.2 km
- North Walsham 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Diss 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Attleborough 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Bradwell 10.6 miles17.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Carleton St. Peter Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Ashby St. Mary Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rockland St. Mary Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Hellington Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Thurton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Rockland Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Holverston Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Bergh Apton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Surlingham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Langley with Hardley Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chedgrave Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Yelverton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Claxton
NR14 7UG, NR14 7AT, NR14 7HZ, NR14 7AS, NR14 7AA, NR14 7HU, NR14 7AU, NR14 7AX, NR14 7HY
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Stansted Airport 70.1 miles112.8 km
- Buckenham Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cantley Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Claxton Ad
- Dragons Den 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Assembly House 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- George Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 8.7 miles14 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Hotel Wroxham 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.3 miles3.7 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 16 miles25.7 km
- Cart Gap Beach 16.9 miles27.2 km