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Bacton

Also known as: Bacton, Norfolk

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Bacton — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.

Bacton, towns & cities in Norfolk

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
North Walsham · 7.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bacton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,130 people. Address: NR12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.8504°, 1.4774°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bacton is a village and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is on the Norfolk coast, 12 miles (20 km) south-east of Cromer, 25 miles (40 km) north-west of Great Yarmouth and 19 miles (30 km) north of Norwich. Besides the village of Bacton, the parish includes the nearby settlements of Bacton Green, Broomholm, Keswick and Pollard Street. The civil parish of Bacton also includes Edingthorpe, which was added to Bacton civil parish under the County of Norfolk Review Order, 1935.

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Coordinates
52.8504, 1.4774
County
Norfolk
Parish
Bacton
Postcode
NR12
Parliamentary constituency
North Norfolk
Population
1,130
Nearest railway station
North Walsham7.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bacton?
Bacton is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12), in the parish of Bacton.
Is Bacton a protected site?
Yes — Bacton is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Is Bacton free to visit?
Yes, Bacton is free to enter.
How do I get to Bacton?
The nearest railway station is North Walsham, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12.