Rockland
Ward in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.583, 1.41 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 31 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
The ward of Rockland sits within the district of South Norfolk in the county of Norfolk, in eastern England. It occupies low‑lying agricultural and riverside landscape on the fringes of The Broads, with reedbeds and floodplain meadows alongside the River Yare, and lies within easy commuting distance of the city of Norwich.
Locally the ward is centred on small villages such as Rockland St Mary, where a medieval parish church and village hall act as community hubs; the local economy blends farming, small enterprises and tourism tied to boating, birdwatching and country walks. The area’s long rural history is evident in historic churches and farmsteads, and residents balance a lively village culture of pubs, clubs and seasonal events with conservation priorities and pressures from commuter and housing growth.
Postcode districts covering Rockland
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 6.8 miles
- Lowestoft 15.1 miles
- Great Yarmouth 13.3 miles
- Beccles 11.2 miles
- North Walsham 16.4 miles
- Diss 19.1 miles
- Attleborough 17.2 miles
- Bradwell 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rockland St. Mary Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Holverston Parish 0.5 miles
- Hellington Parish 0.6 miles
- Yelverton Parish 1.3 miles
- Bramerton Parish 1.3 miles
- Claxton Parish 1.5 miles
- Surlingham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Alpington and Yelverton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ashby St. Mary Parish 1.7 miles
- Alpington Parish 1.8 miles
- Bergh Apton Parish 2 miles
- Framingham Pigot Parish 2 miles
Example postcodes in Rockland
NR14 7GQ, NR14 7DG, NR14 7EN, NR15 1AS, NR14 7DL, NR14 7HZ, NR14 7ED, NR14 7HN, NR14 7DQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 8.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 69.3 miles
- Buckenham Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Brundall Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Rockland Ad
- Dragons Den 2.1 miles
- The Assembly House 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 5 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- George Hotel 3 6 miles
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- St Giles House Hotel 4 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 5.6 miles
- The Georgian Townhouse 6.2 miles
- Marlborough Hotel 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Rockland
- Surlingham Primary School Primary
- Thurton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 1.8 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.4 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 4.6 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 5 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 5.9 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 7.8 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.8 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 14.7 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 15.8 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 15.9 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 17 miles