Thwaite
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.499, 1.432 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 33 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
Thwaite is a small, rural parish in South Norfolk, set within the low, agricultural landscape of Norfolk in England. Typical of East Anglia, it consists of a scattering of cottages and farmsteads linked by country lanes and public footpaths, with a quiet, pastoral character and plenty of hedgerows and ponds that attract local wildlife.
Its history is rooted in agriculture and the medieval pattern of settlement, so you’ll find traditional buildings and a compact community rather than a busy high street; village life is often centred on church and local gatherings, while proximity to larger centres such as Norwich provides wider services and commuting options. The parish appeals to those who enjoy rural tranquillity, walking and wildlife watching, and the sense of continuity typical of Norfolk villages.
Postcode districts covering Thwaite
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Lowestoft 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Great Yarmouth 14.3 miles23 km
- Beccles 6.6 miles10.6 km
- North Walsham 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Diss 16 miles25.7 km
- Attleborough 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Bradwell 12.5 miles20.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Broome Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hedenham Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mundham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ditchingham & Earsham Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Seething Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ditchingham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kirby Cane Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Woodton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ellingham Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sisland Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ellingham and Kirby Cane Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kirstead Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Thwaite
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Stansted Airport 66.1 miles106.4 km
- Beccles Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cantley Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Thwaite Ad
- Dragons Den 4 miles6.4 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 10 miles16 km
- Munnings Lodge 8.1 miles13 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Best Western Plus Oaklands Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Town House by Innkeeper's Collection 3 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Swan Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 15.5 miles25 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.6 miles28.2 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 17.6 miles28.4 km