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 miles
- Thetford 22.2 miles
- Beccles 22.4 miles
- North Walsham 16.5 miles
- Diss 18.1 miles
- Attleborough 10 miles
- Bradwell 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Colton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Barford Built-up area 1 mile
- Easton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Great Melton Parish 1.7 miles
- Wramplingham Parish 1.8 miles
- Honingham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bawburgh Parish 2.1 miles
- Barnham Broom Parish 2.4 miles
- East Tuddenham Parish 2.8 miles
- Queen's Hills Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Little Melton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Ringland Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Marlingford and Colton
NR9 5DA, NR9 5DN, NR9 5DB, NR9 5BX, NR9 5HJ, NR9 5DG, NR9 5HR, NR9 5HY, NR9 5HX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 6.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 64.4 miles
- Kimberley Park Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Wymondham Abbey Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Marlingford and Colton Ad
- Barnham Broom Hotel Golf and Spa 4 2 miles
- Park Farm Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Kings Head Bawburgh 4 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Norwich West 3 2.3 miles
- Norwich West (Showground/A47) 3 2.3 miles
- Lady Jane Court 3.1 miles
- Host & Stay | Woodside House 3.3 miles
- Wensum Valley Hotel Golf and Country Club 3 4 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The Bird in Hand 7 miles
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.5 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 6.7 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.6 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11.5 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 12.7 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 12.7 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.7 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.9 miles
- Gunton Estate 16.9 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles