Towns & cities · East of England
Irstead
Irstead — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Irstead, the nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, which is 6.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Irstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: NR12. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7295°, 1.5012°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Irstead is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Barton Turf, in the English county of Norfolk. It is 6.3 miles (10.1 km) north of Acle and 11 miles (18 km) north-east of Norwich, along the River Ant. Irstead's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, although it is not listed in the Domesday Book. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Barton Turf. In 1931 the parish had a population of 113. Irstead is part of the electoral ward of Hoveton & Tunstead for local elections and is part of the district of North Norfolk.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7295, 1.5012
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Barton Turf
- Postcode
- NR12
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q962629 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Irstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Irstead.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Boardman's Windmill
Windmills · 1.2 km
Wherry Hathor
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Toad Hole Cottage
Museums · 1.4 km
Alderfen Broad
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
How Hill Windmill
Windmills · 1.6 km
Grove Farm Barns
Campsites · 1.8 km
Catfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Irstead is a village located in Norfolk, in the East Midlands region of England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Irstead
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Irstead →
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Barton Broad Boardwalk
Barton Broad Boardwalk is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 2Wildlife reserves · East of England
Catfield Fen Reserve
Catfield Fen Reserve — nature reserve in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Windmills · East of England
How Hill Windmill
How Hill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes
Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Swim Coots Drainage Mill
Swim Coots Drainage Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Wherry Hathor
Wherry Hathor — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Toad Hole Cottage
Toad Hole Cottage — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Windmills · East of England
Boardman's Windmill
Boardman's Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ludham War Memorial Cross
Ludham War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Catfield War Memorial
Catfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ludham Village Sign
Ludham Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Catfield Village Sign
Catfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Hickling Campsite
Hickling Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Heather House Farm
Heather House Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 3Viewpoints · East of England
Barton Broad Boardwalk
Barton Broad Boardwalk is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 2Wildlife reserves · East of England
Catfield Fen Reserve
Catfield Fen Reserve — nature reserve in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3📷 4Windmills · East of England
Boardman's Windmill
Boardman's Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Wherry Hathor
Wherry Hathor — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Irstead
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Street Hill Camping
Street Hill Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5📷 5📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Recruiting Sergeant Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Irstead?
- Irstead is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12), in the parish of Barton Turf.
- What is Irstead?
- Irstead — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Irstead?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12.
- Is Irstead a protected site?
- Yes — Irstead is part of the Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Irstead free to visit?
- Yes, Irstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Irstead?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12.