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Swardeston

Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England

Coordinates:52.576, 1.253
OS grid ref:TG 20 02
Population:619
Dialling code: 01603 (Norwich)
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Swardeston is a small village and civil parish in South Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, lying a few miles to the south of Norwich. It sits in gently rolling agricultural countryside typical of the area, with a mix of historic cottages and more modern homes; many residents commute into Norwich while surrounding farmland remains an important feature of the landscape.

The village has medieval roots and a compact, community‑focused feel, with several listed buildings and a parish church at its heart. Culturally it punches above its weight thanks to a renowned local cricket club that has produced county players and enjoyed national success, and village life tends to revolve around club and parish events rather than heavy industry, giving it a distinctly rural, sociable character.

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Transport links

  • Norwich International Airport 7 miles11.2 km
  • Stansted Airport 64.3 miles103.5 km
  • Norwich Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Wymondham Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km

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Local points of interest

  • Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 3.1 miles5 km
  • Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 3.7 miles6 km
  • Carrow Road Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Plumstead Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Snetterton Heath Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 15.6 miles25.1 km
  • Blickling Hall Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 17.2 miles27.6 km
  • Saham Wood Forest 17.6 miles28.4 km
  • Wayland Wood Forest 17.7 miles28.5 km