Museums · East of England
Colby, Norfolk
In or near Aldborough.
Colby, Norfolk — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colby, Norfolk is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colby, Norfolk, is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the region's heritage. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Colby's name is of Viking origin and derives from the Old Norse for either Kolli's farm settlement or a hill farm settlement. In the Domesday Book, Colby is recorded as a settlement of 21 households in the hundred of South Erpingham. In 1086, the village formed part of the East Anglian estates of King William I. During the Second World War, searchlight batteries and an anti-aircraft emplacement were built near Colby.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8360, 1.2988
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Colby
- Postcode
- NR11 7EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Colby, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cross in St Giles' churchyard
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Spring Meadow
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Where to eat & stay near Colby, Norfolk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colby, Norfolk?
- Colby, Norfolk is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 7EF), in the parish of Colby.
- What is Colby, Norfolk?
- Colby, Norfolk — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colby, Norfolk?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 7EF.
- Is Colby, Norfolk a protected site?
- Yes — Colby, Norfolk is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Colby, Norfolk?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 7EF.