Museums · East of England
Broadland
In or near Norwich.
Broadland is a local government district in Norfolk, England, named after the Norfolk Broads. Its council is based at the Broadland Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. The district includes the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Broadland museum, the nearest railway station is Norwich, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR7 0XW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Broadland is a local government district in Norfolk, England, named after the Norfolk Broads. Its council is based at the Broadland Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. The district includes the towns of Acle, Aylsham, Reepham, Sprowston and Thorpe St Andrew. Several of the district's settlements (including Sprowston and Thorpe St Andrew) form part of the Norwich built-up area, lying outside the city's boundaries to the north-west and north-east. The district also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Some eastern parts of the district lie within The Broads. The neighbouring districts are North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk, Norwich and Breckland. In 2013, Broadland was ranked as the most peaceful locality within the United Kingdom, having the lowest level of violent crime in the country.
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From the Wikipedia article
Broadland is a local government district in Norfolk, England, named after the Norfolk Broads. Its council is based at the Broadland Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. The district includes the towns of Acle, Aylsham, Reepham, Sprowston and Thorpe St Andrew. Several of the district's settlements (including Sprowston and Thorpe St Andrew) form part of the Norwich built-up area, lying outside the city's boundaries to the north-west and north-east. The district also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Some eastern parts of the district lie within The Broads. The neighbouring districts are North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk, Norwich and Breckland. In 2013, Broadland was ranked as the most peaceful locality within the United Kingdom, having the lowest level of violent crime in the country.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole of one former district and parts of another, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Broadland after the Broads. The council appointed a shared managing director with neighbouring South Norfolk Council in 2018. The two councils' staff were merged in 2020 and the councils moved to a new shared building in 2023. Under upcoming local government reform plans the area of the district will be split between the new Greater Norwich and East Norfolk unitary authorities from 2028.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6337, 1.3523
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Thorpe St. Andrew
- Postcode
- NR7 0XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich North
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Broadland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thorpe St Andrew
Villages · 0.2 km
Thorpe St Andrew School
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Thorpe St Andrew
Museums · 0.7 km
NWT Thorpe Marshes
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
Thorpe St Andrew Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Buck Inn
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
Thorpe Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Pinebanks Tower
Follies · 1.4 km
Whitlingham Marsh Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
The Town House
Restaurants · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Thorpe St Andrew School
Thorpe St Andrew School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Thorpe St Andrew
Thorpe St Andrew — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
NWT Thorpe Marshes
NWT Thorpe Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Thorpe St Andrew Village Sign
Thorpe St Andrew Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Broadland
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Town House
The Town House — a hotel in england east. 3-star. Brand: Innkeeper’s Collection.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Whitlingham Broad Campsite — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Holiday Inn Norwich City
Holiday Inn Norwich City — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Showmans Guild Caravan Park
Showmans Guild Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Sprowston Manor
Sprowston Manor — a hotel in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5Restaurants · East of England
The Town House
The Town House — a restaurant in england east. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Castle Public House
The Castle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Ashwell Village Museum
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Barleylands Farm Museum
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Cromwell Museum
Cromwell Museum — museum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broadland?
- Broadland is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR7 0XW), in the parish of Thorpe St. Andrew.
- What is Broadland?
- Broadland is a local government district in Norfolk, England, named after the Norfolk Broads. Its council is based at the Broadland Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. The district includes the
- How do I get to Broadland?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR7 0XW.
- Who owns Broadland?
- Broadland is owned by Broadland District Council.
- How do I get to Broadland?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR7 0XW.