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 miles
- Lowestoft 13 miles
- Great Yarmouth 12.5 miles
- Beccles 8.8 miles
- North Walsham 18.6 miles
- Diss 18.5 miles
- Attleborough 18 miles
- Bradwell 11 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thurton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Ashby St. Mary Parish 0.9 miles
- Bergh Apton Parish 0.9 miles
- Sisland Parish 1.6 miles
- Chedgrave Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Claxton Parish 1.7 miles
- Carleton St. Peter Parish 1.8 miles
- Hellington Parish 1.8 miles
- Seething Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Mundham Parish 1.9 miles
- Loddon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Holverston Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Thurton
NR14 6AU, NR14 6AN, NR14 6AW, NR14 6AE, NR15 1BG, NR14 6AS, NR14 6AP, NR14 6BA, NR14 6AX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 10.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 68.8 miles
- Buckenham Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Cantley Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Thurton Ad
- Dragons Den 0.4 miles
- The Assembly House 8.1 miles
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 7.2 miles
- Waveney House Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 8 miles
- George Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 8 miles
- Fritton Lake - the Clubhouse 8.6 miles
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.9 miles
Schools in Thurton
- Thurton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 4.1 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 7.2 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 8.1 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9.8 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 15 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 17.5 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 17.7 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 18.6 miles