Geldeston
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.471, 1.524 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 39 91 |
| Population: | 397 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
The village and civil parish of Geldeston sits in the south‑eastern corner of South Norfolk in Norfolk, lying alongside the River Waveney close to the Suffolk border and within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads and market towns such as Beccles and Bungay. The river, its lock and adjoining marshes help define the local landscape and make the area popular with anglers, boaters and birdwatchers.
Historically a small agricultural settlement shaped by river trade and milling, Geldeston retains a quiet, close‑knit character today, supported by a mix of farming and tourism‑related activity; its riverside setting and seasonal events give it a strong sense of place for both residents and visitors seeking rural Norfolk life.
Postcode districts covering Geldeston
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Lowestoft 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Beccles 2.3 miles3.7 km
- North Walsham 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Diss 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Attleborough 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Bradwell 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Geldeston Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Gillingham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Shipmeadow Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barsham Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Stockton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ellingham and Kirby Cane Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ellingham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Kirby Cane Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Beccles Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mettingham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ringsfield Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Toft Monks Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Geldeston
NR34 0LY, NR34 0LU, NR34 0LL, NR34 0HG, NR34 0LN, NR34 0LP, NR34 0LT, NR34 0HS, NR34 0HQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Stansted Airport 68 miles109.4 km
- Beccles Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brampton 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Geldeston Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Dragons Den 7 miles11.3 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 9.2 miles14.9 km
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.2 miles16.5 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.5 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.8 miles27 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 17.3 miles27.9 km