Villages · East of England
Croxton
In or near Barnham.
Croxton — a village in england east.
J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 2.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Croxton is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 261. It features a rural setting typical of the region, characterised by its small community and traditional English village atmosphere. The village offers a glimpse into local life in a quiet part of the countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4417, 0.7559
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Croxton
- Postcode
- IP24 1LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Population
- 261
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651824 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Croxton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Kilverstone
Villages · 2.5 km
Kilverstone Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Thetford railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.6 km
The Railway Public House
Historic pubs · 2.6 km
Water Tower To Kilverstone Hall
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Kilverstone Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km
Water Trough And War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site
Campsites · 2.9 km
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
Museums · 2.9 km
The Thomas Paine Hotel
Hotels · 2.9 km
Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Croxton Village Sign
Croxton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Kilverstone Village Sign
Kilverstone Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · East of England
Thetford railway station
Thetford railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Water Tower To Kilverstone Hall
Water Tower To Kilverstone Hall — a water tower in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Croxton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Poppyfields
Poppyfields — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Escape Pods
Escape Pods — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough in England East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croxton?
- Croxton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1LP), in the parish of Croxton.
- What is Croxton?
- Croxton — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Croxton?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1LP.
- Is Croxton a protected site?
- Yes — Croxton is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Croxton?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1LP.