Villages · East of England
Houghton
In or near Great Massingham.
Houghton — a village in england east midlands.

Richard Humphrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Houghton is a village located in the East Midlands. This rural community features traditional architecture and local amenities typical of English villages. Visitors can expect a peaceful environment, with access to surrounding countryside and small-scale agricultural landscapes. The village serves as a representation of local life in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8167, 0.6500
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Houghton
- Postcode
- PE31 6ZD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646527 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Houghton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km

The Houghton Cross
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km

Harpley, Norfolk
Museums · 1.2 km

Houghton Ice Hill
Literary houses · 1.5 km

Harpley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km

Harpley Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km

Harpley
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The Dukes Head
Restaurants · 2.9 km

West Rudham
Villages · 3.0 km

West Rudham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km

Pockthorpe Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.3 km

Little Massingham
Villages · 3.5 km
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Public art & sculpture · East of England
Houghton Village Sign
Houghton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
The Houghton Cross
The Houghton Cross — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Museums · East of England
Harpley, Norfolk
Harpley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, located along the A148. Harpley is 12 miles (19 km) north-east of King's Lynn and 30 miles (48 km) north-west of Norwich.
Literary houses · East of England
Houghton Ice Hill
Houghton Ice Hill — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Harpley War Memorial
Harpley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Harpley Village Sign
Harpley Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Houghton
Places to stay
Hotels · East of England
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn — a hotel in england east midlands.
Hotels · East of England
The Kings Head
The Kings Head — a hotel in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Highfield House
Highfield House — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Campsites · East of England
Happy Valley Norfolk
Happy Valley Norfolk — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · East of England
The Hare Public House
The Hare Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Rampant Horse Inn
The Rampant Horse Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Hoste Arms Public House
Hoste Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Lord Nelson Public House
The Lord Nelson Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton?
- Houghton is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 6ZD), in the parish of Houghton.
- What is Houghton?
- Houghton — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Houghton?
- Drivers can use postcode PE31 6ZD.
- Is Houghton a protected site?
- Yes — Houghton is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Houghton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 6ZD. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.