Wacton
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.474, 1.215 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 18 91 |
| Population: | 302 |
Wacton is a small, traditionally agricultural village set in the gently rolling countryside of South Norfolk in Norfolk, England. The landscape is a patchwork of arable fields, hedgerows and small woods, and the village sits within easy reach of local market towns and the city of Norwich, making it popular with people who commute while wanting a distinctly rural life.
Historically modest in scale, the settlement retains a quiet village character with a mix of brick and thatch cottages and a parish church with medieval roots, and community life often revolves around a village hall, local groups and occasional events. The local economy remains largely agricultural, complemented by residents who work in nearby towns, and the lanes and footpaths around the village are valued for walking and cycling amongst Norfolkâs quieter scenery.
Postcode districts covering Wacton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Lowestoft 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Thetford 20 miles32.3 km
- Stowmarket 22 miles35.3 km
- Beccles 14.9 miles24 km
- Diss 8 miles12.9 km
- Attleborough 8.7 miles14 km
- Bradwell 21.6 miles34.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Wacton Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Great Moulton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Long Stratton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stratton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Forncett St. Peter Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aslacton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sneath Common Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tharston and Hapton Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Morningthorpe and Fritton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Tivetshall Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Forncett Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Shelton and Hardwick Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Wacton
NR15 2UE, NR15 2UT, NR15 2UN, NR15 2UG, NR15 2UH, NR15 2UB, NR15 2UW, NR15 2UF, NR15 2UR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Stansted Airport 58.1 miles93.5 km
- Spooner Row Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Wymondham Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Wacton Ad
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Oaksmere 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Munnings Lodge 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Breckland Lodge 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Scole Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Townhouse Hotel 8 miles12.8 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Griffin Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 11 miles17.7 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.2 miles26 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.8 km