Towns & cities · East of England
Aslacton
Aslacton — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spooner Row · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aslacton, the nearest railway station is Spooner Row, which is 8.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aslacton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 416 people. Address: NR15. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.4752°, 1.1732°.
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Summary from the official site
Aslacton is a small rural parish with a rich Saxon history, located on the river Tas. Visitors can explore the Church of St Michael, notable for its round tower and historic bells, and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aslacton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated between Norwich and Diss, and is near Great Moulton. The closest town to Aslacton is Long Stratton. The village name means 'Aslakr's farm/settlement'. The civil parish has an area of 4.88 square kilometres (1.88 sq mi) and in the 2001 census had a population of 416 in 161 households, the population increasing to 434 at the 2011 census, and to 445 at the 2021 census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of South Norfolk. Its church, dating from 996AD, St Michael is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. Aslacton has a primary school.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4752, 1.1732
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Aslacton
- Postcode
- NR15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Population
- 416
- Nearest railway station
- Spooner Row — 8.9 km
- Opening
- Church of St Michael open from mid morning to dusk; services as per schedule.
- Official site
- aslactonpc.wixsite.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1919567 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aslacton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aslacton-g4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Aslacton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Aslacton Windmill
Gardens · 0.7 km
Great Moulton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Moulton St Michael
Villages · 1.2 km
Great Moulton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Persehall Manor
Manor houses · 1.9 km
Forncett St Peter War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
The Forncetts Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Forncett
Museums · 2.0 km
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Wacton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
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Aslacton is a village located in Norfolk, East of England, with a population of 416. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 416
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Waveney Valley
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Things to see in Aslacton
13 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Aslacton →
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Norfolk Tank Museum
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Wacton Hall
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📷 4Gardens · East of England
Aslacton Windmill
Aslacton Windmill — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wacton War Memorial
Wacton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Moulton War Memorial
Great Moulton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Forncett St Peter War Memorial
Forncett St Peter War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
The Forncetts Village Sign
The Forncetts Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wacton Village Sign
Wacton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Great Moulton Village Sign
Great Moulton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aslacton Village Sign
Aslacton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aslacton Village Sign
Aslacton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · East of England
Aslacton Windmill
Aslacton Windmill — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Moulton War Memorial
Great Moulton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Great Moulton Village Sign
Great Moulton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Persehall Manor
Persehall Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aslacton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Old Buckenham Country Park
Old Buckenham Country Park — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westbrook Green Farm
Westbrook Green Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Applewood Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Countryman Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Fighting Cocks Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aslacton?
- Aslacton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR15), in the parish of Aslacton.
- What is Aslacton?
- Aslacton — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
- How do I get to Aslacton?
- The nearest railway station is Spooner Row, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR15.
- Is Aslacton free to visit?
- Yes, Aslacton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aslacton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR15. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.