Marlingford and Colton
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.639, 1.131 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 11 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 (Wymondham) |
The civil parish of Marlingford and Colton sits in rural South Norfolk, Norfolk, a few miles west of Norwich. The two small villages are surrounded by gently rolling arable farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes, and retain a distinctly rural character with historic churches and a number of listed buildings reflecting a long agricultural past.
Community life is quiet and village‑focused, with local events, church activities and green spaces bringing residents together; economically the area remains largely agricultural while also attracting commuters who work in Norwich or in nearby market towns, offering a blend of countryside living and easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Marlingford and Colton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 6.2 miles10 km
- Thetford 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Beccles 22.4 miles36.1 km
- North Walsham 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Diss 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Attleborough 10 miles16.1 km
- Bradwell 24.2 miles38.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Colton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Barford Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Easton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Great Melton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wramplingham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Honingham Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Bawburgh Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Barnham Broom Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Queen's Hills Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Little Melton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ringland Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Marlingford and Colton
NR9 5DE, NR9 5HX, NR9 5HR, NR9 5HP, NR9 5HS, NR9 5AG, NR9 5DG, NR9 5BY, NR9 5BX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 6.9 miles11 km
- Stansted Airport 64.4 miles103.6 km
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Wymondham Abbey Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Marlingford and Colton Ad
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Assembly House 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The White Hart Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- George Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Townhouse Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Saham Wood Forest 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Gunton Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles27.6 km