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 miles11.1 km
- Thetford 22 miles35.3 km
- Beccles 23.2 miles37.3 km
- North Walsham 16.8 miles27 km
- Diss 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Attleborough 10 miles16 km
- Bradwell 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Marlingford and Colton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Barford Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Honingham Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Easton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Barnham Broom Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wramplingham Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Great Melton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bawburgh Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall and Welborne Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ringland Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Hockering Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Colton
NR9 5DN, NR9 5DA, NR9 5BY, NR9 5DB, NR9 5DD, NR9 5BZ, NR9 5AB, NR9 5DG
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Stansted Airport 64.2 miles103.4 km
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Thuxton Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Colton Ad
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Assembly House 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The White Hart Hotel 7 miles11.3 km
- George Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Townhouse Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 7.4 miles12 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Saham Wood Forest 12 miles19.4 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14 miles22.6 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Gunton Estate 17 miles27.3 km