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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · East of England

Alderford

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Alderford — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.

Alderford, towns & cities in Norfolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Alderford is located in the East Midlands region of Norfolk, with the postcode NR9. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.

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About

Alderford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 58 people. Address: NR9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.7256°, 1.1435°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Alderford is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, about 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Norwich. The civil parish has an area of 1.80 square kilometres (0.69 sq mi) and in 2001 had a population of 43 in 16 households. At the 2011 Census the population remained less than 100 and is included in the civil parish of Swannington. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the area of the district of Broadland.

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Coordinates
52.7256, 1.1435
County
Norfolk
District
Broadland
Parish
Alderford
Postcode
NR9
Parliamentary constituency
Broadland and Fakenham
Population
58

Sources

Other places nearby

Alderford is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 58. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
58
Administrative county
Norfolk
Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Things to see in Alderford

6 attractions within 12 km.

Church of St Margaret📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret — Grade I listed church in Swannington, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Bridge over stream near Swannington Manor - geograph.org.uk - 4016029📷 3

Manor houses · East of England

Swannington Manor

Swannington Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

swanningtonestate.co.uk
Haveringland village sign (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 6678210📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Haveringland Village Sign

Haveringland Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Swannington village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6689299📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Swannington Village Sign

Swannington Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Church Lane, Swannington - geograph.org.uk - 6519366📷 5

Villages · East of England

Swannington

Swannington — a village in england east midlands.

St Faith's - a redundant church - geograph.org.uk - 899464📷 5

Villages · East of England

Lenwade

Lenwade — a village in england east midlands.

Nearby

Bridge over stream near Swannington Manor - geograph.org.uk - 4016029📷 3

Manor houses · East of England

Swannington Manor

Swannington Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

swanningtonestate.co.uk
Church Lane, Swannington - geograph.org.uk - 6519366📷 5

Villages · East of England

Swannington

Swannington — a village in england east midlands.

Church of St Margaret📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret — Grade I listed church in Swannington, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Swannington village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6689299📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Swannington Village Sign

Swannington Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Byway to Felthorpe Road - geograph.org.uk - 6524887📷 5

Campsites · East of England

The Station

The Station — a campsite in england east midlands.

St Faith's Church, Little Witchingham📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

St Faith's Church, Little Witchingham

St Faith's Church, Little Witchingham — church in Little Witchingham, Norfolk, England, UK.

Freevisitchurches.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Alderford

Places to stay

Byway to Felthorpe Road - geograph.org.uk - 6524887📷 5

Campsites · East of England

The Station

The Station — a campsite in england east midlands.

RAF Swannington - remains of a building - geograph.org.uk - 6120418📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Charmbeck Park

Charmbeck Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

RAF Swannington - remains of a building - geograph.org.uk - 6120418📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Moat Island Glamping

Moat Island Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Whitwell and Reepham Railway - geograph.org.uk - 8079516📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping

Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Buxton Road, Eastgate - geograph.org.uk - 3472391📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Martintole Farm

Martintole Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Kingfisher Apartments - geograph.org.uk - 3340331📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Utopia Paradise

Utopia Paradise — a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Gatehouse cottages, Heydon, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 2111671📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Earle Arms

The Earle Arms in England East, United Kingdom.

The Buckinghamshire Arms, Blickling - geograph.org.uk - 7837349📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Buckinghamshire Arms Public House

Buckinghamshire Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Field by Hellesdon Road - geograph.org.uk - 5996098📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Marlpit Public House

The Marlpit Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Gibraltar Gardens public house (pub sign) - geograph.org.uk - 5842361📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Gibraltar Gardens

Gibraltar Gardens in England East, United Kingdom.

gibraltargardens-norwich.foodanddrinksites.co.uk
The Fat Cat, Norwich - geograph.org.uk - 7601669📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Fat Cat

Fat Cat in England East, United Kingdom.

Freefatcatpub.co.uk
Grass field - geograph.org.uk - 7123140📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Goat Inn

Goat Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alderford?
Alderford is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR9), in the parish of Alderford.
What is Alderford?
Alderford — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
How do I get to Alderford?
Drivers can use postcode NR9.
Is Alderford a protected site?
Yes — Alderford is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Is Alderford free to visit?
Yes, Alderford is free to enter.
How do I get to Alderford?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.