Windmills · East of England
Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill
In or near Cantley.
Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is a historic windmill in Norfolk, East of England — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. The site is part of the MID-YARE National Nature Reserve. It sits within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area NR14.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cantley Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MID-YARE
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is a windmill located in Carleton St. Peter, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated within designated sites including the Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI and Cantley Marshes SSSI, as well as the MID-YARE NNR.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5869, 1.4732
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Carleton St. Peter
- Postcode
- NR14 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w384419512 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Buckenham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Claxton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Langley Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.8 km
Langley Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.8 km
Claxton Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Claxton Manor
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Langley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Campsites · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve
Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham — church in Buckenham, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Buckenham War Memorial
Buckenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Claxton Village Sign
Claxton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Langley Abbey
Langley Abbey — Grade I listed building in South Norfolk, England, UK.
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Langley Abbey
Langley Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Strumpshaw Steam Museum — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Reedcutter Caravan and Motorhome Club
The Reedcutter Caravan and Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Reedham Ferry Touring Park
Reedham Ferry Touring Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Top House Public House, Including Boundary Wall To Yard
The Top House Public House, Including Boundary Wall To Yard in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
The Town House
The Town House — a restaurant in england east. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Ferry Boat Inn
The Ferry Boat Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill?
- Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 6DH), in the parish of Carleton St. Peter.
- What is Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill?
- Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 6DH.
- Is Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is part of the Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cantley Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckenham Ferry Drainage Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 6DH.