Thurton
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.553, 1.439 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 33 00 |
| Population: | 883 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
Thurton is a small village and civil parish in South Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, lying a few miles south‑east of Norwich. Set among rolling arable fields and hedgerows, it feels quietly rural but is within easy reach of the wider amenities of the city and the recreational landscape of the Norfolk Broads.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the village has a close‑knit community with the kinds of local fixtures - village hall, pub and church - that still act as social hubs; many residents commute into Norwich or work on nearby farms and small enterprises. The compact layout, country lanes and hedgerows give a good sense of Norfolk’s agricultural past and make it pleasant for walking and local events.
Postcode districts covering Thurton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Lowestoft 13 miles21 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Beccles 8.8 miles14.2 km
- North Walsham 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Diss 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Attleborough 18 miles28.9 km
- Bradwell 11 miles17.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Thurton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Ashby St. Mary Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bergh Apton Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Sisland Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chedgrave Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Claxton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Carleton St. Peter Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hellington Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Seething Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Mundham Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Loddon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holverston Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Thurton
NR14 6BF, NR14 6AN, NR14 6AF, NR14 6AZ, NR14 6AX, NR14 6AP, NR14 6AY, NR14 6AL, NR14 6AU … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Stansted Airport 68.8 miles110.7 km
- Buckenham Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Cantley Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Thurton Ad
- Dragons Den 0.4 miles0.6 km
- The Assembly House 8.1 miles13 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- George Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Thurton
- Thurton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4 miles6.5 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 8.1 miles13 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14 miles22.5 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 15 miles24.1 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Cart Gap Beach 18.6 miles30 km