Colton
Built-up area in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.643, 1.114 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 10 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 (Wymondham) |
Colton is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of South Norfolk in Norfolk, England, lying to the south of Norwich amid low-lying arable countryside. Its setting is typical of south Norfolk, with narrow lanes, hedgerows and public footpaths linking it to nearby market towns such as Long Stratton, making it a quiet base for walkers and for people who commute into the city.
The settlement has medieval origins and retains a simple historic character, centred historically on the parish church and scattered farmsteads. Agriculture has long been the backbone of the local economy, though in recent decades a mix of commuters and small-scale local enterprises have reshaped the social scene; community life tends to be modest but close‑knit, with parish meetings and occasional village events reflecting that rural character.
Postcode districts covering Colton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 6.9 miles
- Thetford 22 miles
- Beccles 23.2 miles
- North Walsham 16.8 miles
- Diss 18.4 miles
- Attleborough 10 miles
- Bradwell 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Marlingford and Colton Parish 0.8 miles
- Barford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Honingham Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Easton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Barnham Broom Parish 1.8 miles
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.1 miles
- Wramplingham Parish 2.2 miles
- Great Melton Parish 2.4 miles
- Bawburgh Parish 2.8 miles
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welborne Parish 2.9 miles
- Ringland Parish 3 miles
- Hockering Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Colton
NR9 5DN, NR9 5BZ, NR9 5BY, NR9 5AB, NR9 5DA, NR9 5DG, NR9 5DD, NR9 5DB
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 64.2 miles
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Thuxton Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Colton Ad
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.3 miles
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 4.2 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 7 miles
- The Assembly House 7.5 miles
- George Hotel 3 7.2 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.8 miles
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- The Dial House 8.3 miles
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club 3 4.2 miles
- St Giles House Hotel 4 7.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 5.3 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 7.4 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 8.3 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 12 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12.3 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 12.6 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.4 miles
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.7 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles
- Gunton Estate 17 miles