Corton
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.514, 1.745 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 54 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Corton is a small coastal village in East Suffolk, sitting on the North Sea coast just north of Lowestoft and close to the Norfolk border and Great Yarmouth. It forms part of Suffolk in England and is known for its long sandy beach, dunes and low cliffs that attract walkers, birdwatchers and holidaymakers.
Historically a modest fishing and farming settlement, the local economy now leans heavily on tourism with caravan parks, holiday cottages and beachside facilities, while many residents commute to nearby Lowestoft. The village retains a quiet, community feel with a mix of long‑standing families and seasonal visitors, and its coastal location brings ongoing interest in conservation and coastal‑erosion issues along the Suffolk coast.
Postcode districts covering Corton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 21.5 miles
- Lowestoft 2.8 miles
- Great Yarmouth 6.3 miles
- Beccles 8.6 miles
- Bradwell 4.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gunton & St. Margarets Ward 1.2 miles
- Blundeston Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Flixton Parish 1.9 miles
- Oulton Parish 2 miles
- Harbour & Normanston Ward 2.3 miles
- Lound Parish 2.4 miles
- Lowestoft Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Oulton Broad Parish 3.1 miles
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 3.3 miles
- Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet Parish 3.5 miles
- Gorleston Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Corton
NR32 5HL, NR32 5HF, NR32 5HU, NR32 5JB, NR32 5HZ, NR32 5JJ, NR32 5HQ, NR32 5HP, NR32 5JF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 22.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 77.3 miles
- Lowestoft Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Corton Ad
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Park Hill Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 3.7 miles
- Pier Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 4.9 miles
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.4 miles
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 6.8 miles
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.5 miles
- Knights Court 3 7 miles
- Fritton Lake - the Clubhouse 4.7 miles
Schools in Corton
- Corton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 12.6 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.9 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.3 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 15.8 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.5 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.7 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 19.7 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 19.8 miles