Towns & cities · East of England
Martham
Martham — village in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Martham is located in the East Midlands region of Norfolk, with the postcode NR29. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so it may be advisable to plan your visit accordingly.
About
Martham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 12 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3,126 people. Address: NR29. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7084°, 1.6328°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Martham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. England. It is situated some 10 mi (16 km) north-west of the town of Great Yarmouth and 19 mi (31 km) north-east of the city of Norwich.
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Background
History
The villages name means 'marten homestead/village' or 'weasel/marten hemmed-in land'. The Saxons settled in Martham around AD601 and gave the village its name, "the ham of the martens", the home of the polecats.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7084, 1.6328
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Martham
- Postcode
- NR29
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Population
- 3,126
Sources
- wikidata: Q2107271 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Martham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View north along Black Street - geograph.org.uk - 853022.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Martham War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Martham Entry Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Martham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
The Broads
National parks · 1.8 km
Martham Broad
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
West Somerton
Villages · 1.9 km
West Somerton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Cowtrott
Caravan parks · 2.1 km
West Somerton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Rollesby Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
Burnley Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km
Rollesby
Villages · 2.8 km
Martham is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 3,126. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,126
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Martham
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Martham →
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Parklands Hemsby Miniature Railway
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Hemsby War Memorial
Hemsby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Repps with Bastwick War Memorial
Repps with Bastwick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Hemsby Village Sign
Hemsby Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Martham Entry Village Sign
Martham Entry Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Repps with Bastwick
Repps with Bastwick is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It comprises the adjacent villages of Bastwick and Repps, which are situated some 16 km (9.9 mi) north-west of the town of Great
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Belle Aire Chalet Park
Belle Aire Chalet Park — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Seabreeze Caravan Park
Seabreeze Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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Bermuda Holiday Park
Bermuda Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
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Hemsby Beach Holiday Park
Hemsby Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
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The Broads
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📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Road
Bridge Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Burnley Hall
Burnley Hall — house in Somerton, Great Yarmouth, England, UK.
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📷 4Viewpoints · East of England
Horsey Mere
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Martham War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin
Martham War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Martham Entry Village Sign
Martham Entry Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Martham Village Sign
Martham Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5National parks · East of England
The Broads
The Broads is a Network of rivers and lakes in East Anglia.
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Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Norfolk Broads Caravan Park
Norfolk Broads Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
St Johns Head Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Two Necked Swan Public House
Two Necked Swan Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Dukes Head Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Peggottys Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martham?
- Martham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR29), in the parish of Martham.
- What is Martham?
- Martham — village in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Martham?
- Drivers can use postcode NR29.
- Is Martham free to visit?
- Yes, Martham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29. It sits within the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency.