Towns & cities · East of England
Aldborough
Aldborough — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aldborough in Norfolk, the nearest railway station is Gunton, which is 7.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aldborough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 567 people. Address: NR11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8620°, 1.2420°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aldborough is a village and former civil parish in the North Norfolk district of the English county of Norfolk. It is situated about 8 miles (13 km) south of Cromer. The parish was combined with Thurgarton in April 1935 and the two villages are now both in the parish of Aldborough and Thurgarton. On 1 January 2001, the new parish was renamed to "Aldborough & Thurgarton". The combined parish had a population of 567 in 259 households at the 2001 Census, increasing to 578 at the 2011 Census. The name "Aldborough" derives from the Old English ald (old) and burh (fortification). At the 1931 census the former civil parish of had a population of 302.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8620, 1.2420
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Aldborough & Thurgarton
- Postcode
- NR11
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 567
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q326831 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aldborough, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's church - geograph.org.uk - 781893.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aldborough is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 567. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 567
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Aldborough
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Aldborough →
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Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Norfolk Children's Book Centre
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Alby Crafts
Alby Crafts — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East of England
Hanworth Hall
Hanworth Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Cross in St Giles' churchyard
Cross in St Giles' churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldborough Village Sign
Aldborough Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Colby St. Giles Village Sign
Colby St. Giles Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Colby, Norfolk
Colby, Norfolk — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Downtide Caravans
Downtide Caravans — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldborough Village Sign
Aldborough Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Hanworth Hall
Hanworth Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aldborough
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Downtide Caravans
Downtide Caravans — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Deer's Glade Car. & Camp. Park
Deer's Glade Car. & Camp. Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Southerly (CL) - Roughton
Southerly (CL) - Roughton — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mannington Hall
Mannington Hall — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Saracen's Head
Saracen's Head in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Vernon Arms
Vernon Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House
The White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Wellington Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldborough?
- Aldborough is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11), in the parish of Aldborough & Thurgarton.
- What is Aldborough?
- Aldborough — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Aldborough?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11.
- Is Aldborough a protected site?
- Yes — Aldborough is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Aldborough free to visit?
- Yes, Aldborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldborough?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11.