Swanton Abbot
in Norfolk of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.783 and 1.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 46' 59" and E 1° 22' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:06 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:21 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Explore Swanton Abbot

Swanton Abbot in Norfolk (England) is located in United Kingdom about 108 mi (or 175 km) north-east of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Swanton Abbot is now 09:06 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Swanton Abbot, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Norwich International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Saltaire in a distance of 98 mi (or 157 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 9 mi (or 15 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: East Ruston, Norwich, Brundall, Surlingham and Rockland Saint Mary. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Norfolk Mead

Address
4,0 mi
Church Loke
NR12 7DN Norwich
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beechwood Hotel & Restaurant

Address
2,9 mi
Cromer Road
NR28 OHD Norfolk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

RAF Coltishall pt1

Published: August 11, 2012
Length: 35:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Coles

Action from back in the day at RAF Coltishall.


Coltishall April 1988

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 42:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Uncle Buntz

Ruth Church - Christopher Chris Church - Jill Larkman Church - Sinead Taylor - Suzanne Allsopp - Diane Freezer - Marie Shingfield - Jessica Chaney.


From Norwich to Coltishall

Published: February 22, 2011
Length: 29:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Heath

SEE MY TRAVEL PAGE ON FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/motorhomefulltime Coltishall is a village located just to the north of Norwich and this is the route to get to it. Coltishall, located...


SEPECAT Jaguar Flight from RAF Coltishall

Published: May 31, 2007
Length: 20:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gary Taylor

I was lucky enough to have a go in the back of a Jaguar T4. Footage covers taxi, take off, some low level and above cloud flying before I had to put the camera away to have a fly!


Norfolk Wedding in Coltishall at the Norfolk Mead

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 16:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Thorpe

A Video showing some of the Stills from a Wedding I shot at the Norfolk Mead hotel near Coltishall. See more of my work at http://photographybystephenthorpe.com/


Wroxham Bridge West to East 2009

Published: October 16, 2009
Length: 03:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: OneWindowSeat

Starting the return journey from Wroxham on my second tour out. First was through Great Yarmouth to Norwich, second to Horning and Wroxham.


Norfolk Journeys (Spring 09)

Published: July 26, 2009
Length: 21:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Watson

Filmed during Spring 09 in various locations, primarily Ranworth and the area between Newton St Faith and Horstead.


Stag Weekend on the Norfolk Broads

Published: August 07, 2007
Length: 26:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jon Bates

Robbie "Swampy" Worton does a spot of swimming.


Siân on the Bure Valley Railway - 1991

Published: April 29, 2009
Length: 46:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: THERESALWAYSSOMEONE

More from the skip..... Siân on the Bure Valley Railway - 1991 Siân was one of the two locos which worked on the Fairbourne, before it was re-gauged from 15 inches to 12 and a quarter....


Bure Valley Railway 2011

Published: June 01, 2011
Length: 08:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheDarrendoo

The bure valley railway during an "everything goes" event, between Wroxham and Aylsham.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Worstead railway station

Worstead is a railway station situated about 0.6 miles distant from the villages of Worstead and Sloley in the English county of Norfolk. The station is served by local services operated by Greater Anglia on the Bittern Line from Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham.

Located at 52.7773, 1.40274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1874, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category F2 stations

North Walsham railway station

North Walsham is a railway station in the town of North Walsham in the English county of Norfolk. The station is served by local services operated by Greater Anglia on the Bittern Line from Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham. The station was formerly known as North Walsham Main railway station.

Located at 52.8169, 1.3846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1874, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category F1 stations

Paston College

Paston Sixth Form College is a sixth form college in North Walsham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. Paston Sixth Form College is one of only two sixth-form colleges in Norfolk and 93 nationally. It was created in 1984 from a merger between the Paston School and North Walsham High School for Girls. Sixth form colleges specialise in teaching full time students aged 16-18.

Located at 52.8204, 1.3861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in the 1600s, Sixth form colleges in Norfolk, 1606 establishments in England, People educated at Paston College

Paston Way

Paston Way is a footpath is entirely within the English county of Norfolk in the United Kingdom. The footpath is twenty miles in length, the portals to the path are Cromer at its northwestern end and North Walsham at it southeastern end.

Located at 52.8216, 1.3869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Footpaths in Norfolk, Geography of Norfolk, Transport in Norfolk, Long-distance footpaths in England

Felmingham railway station

Felmingham railway station is a former railway station in Norfolk, England. It was closed in 1959. It served the village of Felmingham. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Aylsham North   Midland and Great Northern   North Walsham Town

Located at 52.8083, 1.3385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1883, Railway stations closed in 1959

North Walsham Town railway station

North Walsham Town railway station was a station in North Walsham, Norfolk. It served the now closed Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway lines to Melton Constable via Aylsham, Melton Constable via Mundesley and Sheringham, and Great Yarmouth via Potter Heigham. It was closed in 1959 when the rest of the line was shut by British Railways, as it was considered unprofitable.

Located at 52.8181, 1.3857 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1881, Railway stations closed in 1966

HM Prison Bure

Her Majesty's Prison Bure, more commonly known as HM Prison Bure, and often abbreviated to HMP Bure, is a Category C men's prison, located in the parish of Scottow in Norfolk, England. The prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service, and became operational in November 2009.

Located at 52.7594, 1.34611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Norfolk, Category C prisons in England, 2009 establishments in England

Battle of North Walsham

The Battle of North Walsham was a mediaeval battle fought on 25 or 26 June 1381, near the town of North Walsham in the English county of Norfolk, in which a large group of rebellious local peasants was confronted by the heavily armed forces of Henry le Despenser, Bishop of Norwich. The battle is significant for being the last occurrence of any major resistance during the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381.

Located at 52.8036, 1.37475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Middle Ages, History of Norfolk, Military history of Norfolk, Peasants' Revolt, 1381 in England