Villages · East of England
Drayton
In or near Drayton.
Drayton — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 7.6 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: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drayton is a village located in the East of England. It features a mix of residential and agricultural areas, typical of rural English communities. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with amenities that serve both residents and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6667, 1.2167
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Costessey
- Postcode
- NR8 5DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651001 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Costessey War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Kirklands / Hinshalwood Way / Old Costessey Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Costessey
Villages · 1.0 km
Marriott's Way
Military museums · 1.0 km
Costessey Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Drayton
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Drayton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Village cross 160m south of St Margaret's Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Drayton Lodge
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Drayton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Costessey Hall
Castles · 1.7 km
Taverham
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Costessey War Memorial
Costessey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Kirklands / Hinshalwood Way / Old Costessey Village Sign
Kirklands / Hinshalwood Way / Old Costessey Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Military museums · East of England
Marriott's Way
Marriott's Way — a military museum in england east.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Costessey Village Sign
Costessey Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Towns & cities · East of England
Drayton
Drayton — village and civil parish in Broadland, Norfolk, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Drayton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Costessey Short Stay Stopping Place
Costessey Short Stay Stopping Place — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Holiday Inn Express Norwich
Holiday Inn Express Norwich — a hotel in england east. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5📷 5Hotels · East of England
Mercure Norwich Hotel
Mercure Norwich Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Elm Farm Country House
Elm Farm Country House — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Marlpit Public House
The Marlpit Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Gibraltar Gardens
Gibraltar Gardens in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Catherine Wheel Public House
The Catherine Wheel Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drayton?
- Drayton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR8 5DG), in the parish of Costessey.
- What is Drayton?
- Drayton — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Drayton?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR8 5DG.
- Is Drayton a protected site?
- Yes — Drayton is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Drayton?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR8 5DG.