Towns & cities · East of England
Aldeby
Aldeby — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aldeby, the nearest railway station is Beccles, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aldeby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 406 people. Address: NR34. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.4827°, 1.6076°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aldeby is a village and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is bounded to the south by the River Waveney, on the other side of which is Suffolk. The village is about 5 miles (8.0 km) by road from Beccles.
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Background
History
The name Aldeby derives from the Old Norse word meaning "old fortification". The civil parish has an area of 12.61 km2 and in 2001 had a population of 437 in 175 household, falling to a population of 422 in 180 households at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the area of the district of South Norfolk. Aldeby is well known for its fishing pits and also historically for the apple factory (Waveney Apple Growers Ltd) based on Common Road that closed in the late 1990s. It also once had its own railway station. Aldeby is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was part of Clavering hundred. Aldeby Priory was located here. Between 1959 and 1968, the village…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4827, 1.6076
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Aldeby
- Postcode
- NR34
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Population
- 406
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1785132 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aldeby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aldeby StMary's.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Aldeby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Aldeby Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Wheatacre Burgh St. Peter Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Burgh St Peter
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Toft Monks Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Toft Monks
Villages · 2.9 km
Castle Marshes
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
Toft Monks War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
North Cove Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 3.2 km
Worlingham Hall
Historic houses · 3.2 km
Beccles Town Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.3 km
Beccles Beacon
Public art & sculpture · 3.4 km
Aldeby is a village in Norfolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 406. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 406
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aldeby
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Aldeby →
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Beccles Public Hall and Theatre
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📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Street
Bridge Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Beccles, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Gillingham Dam
Gillingham Dam is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
9 Saltgate, Beccles
9 Saltgate, Beccles in England East, United Kingdom.
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Beccles bell tower
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Waveney House
Waveney House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Aldeby War Memorial
Aldeby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldeby Village Sign
Aldeby Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Beccles Town Sign
Beccles Town Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Peace Sculpture
Peace Sculpture — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Beccles Beacon
Beccles Beacon — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Public Hall
The Public Hall — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Montague House
Montague House — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Co-operative Society Shop
Co-operative Society Shop — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Adrian Bell
Adrian Bell — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Vicomte Francois Chateaubriand
Vicomte Francois Chateaubriand — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Quaker Cottage
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dorothy Hodgkin
Dorothy Hodgkin — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Domesday
Domesday — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Oswald House
Oswald House — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The King's Head Hotel
The King's Head Hotel — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Beccles
Beccles ( BEK-əlz) is a market town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. The town is located along the A145 and A12 roads, situated 16 miles (26 km) south-
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The Kings Head Hotel
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Aldeby War Memorial
Aldeby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldeby Village Sign
Aldeby Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wheatacre Burgh St. Peter Village Sign
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Burgh St Peter
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Toft Monks Village Sign
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Aldeby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Pampas Lodge Caravan Park
Pampas Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Waveney River Centre
Waveney River Centre — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Kings Head Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Waveney River Centre Campground
Waveney River Centre Campground — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Broadlands Park & Marina
Broadlands Park & Marina — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Anchor Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Top House Public House, Including Boundary Wall To Yard
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Cherry Tree Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldeby?
- Aldeby is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34), in the parish of Aldeby.
- What is Aldeby?
- Aldeby — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
- How do I get to Aldeby?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34.
- Is Aldeby free to visit?
- Yes, Aldeby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldeby?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34.