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 miles34.5 km
- Lowestoft 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Great Yarmouth 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Beccles 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Bradwell 4.9 miles7.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Gunton & St. Margarets Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Blundeston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Flixton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Oulton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Harbour & Normanston Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Lound Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lowestoft Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Oulton Broad Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Gorleston Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Corton
NR32 5JN, NR32 5HT, NR32 5JP, NR32 5HH, NR32 5HL, NR32 5HQ, NR32 5JE, NR32 5HS, NR32 5JG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Stansted Airport 77.3 miles124.5 km
- Lowestoft Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Corton Ad
- Park Hill Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 4.9 miles8 km
- Pier Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- All Seasons Lodge Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Knights Court 3 7 miles11.2 km
Schools in Corton
- Corton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.3 miles23 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 19.8 miles31.8 km