Marlingford
The south Norfolk village of Marlingford is 6 miles west of the city of Norwich, close to the villages of Easton, Bawburgh and Barford. Marlingford church, St Mary, sits on the edge of Marlingford Hall's park, and has a 14th century tower and some fine stained glass in the chancel south side.
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Around Marlingford
Marlingford at a glance
- District
- South Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 6.3 miles
- Nearest town
- Wymondham (4.9 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 19 m
Historic and listed buildings in Marlingford
6 listed buildings within about ¾ mile of the village centre, from the National Heritage List for England.
- Grade II*
- Grade II*
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
Source: Historic England. Most listed buildings are private homes – please view from public land.
Places to eat, drink and stay near Marlingford
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
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Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Marlingford
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Marlingford since 2022 (8,976 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Woodpigeon
- Blackbird
- Jackdaw
- Blue Tit
- Robin
- Great Tit
- Goldfinch
- Mallard
- Collared Dove
- Dunnock
- Carrion Crow
- Pheasant
Other wildlife and plants
- Grey Squirrel
- Feral Cat
- Hedgehog
- Muntjac
- Brown Rat
- Smooth Newt
- 7-spot Ladybird
- Brown Hare
- Rabbit
- Roe Deer
- Speckled Bush-cricket
- Common Frog
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Marlingford
- Easton 1.1 miles
- Barford 1.4 miles
- Colton 1.4 miles
- Bawburgh 1.5 miles
- Great Melton 1.5 miles
- Wramplingham 2.0 miles
- Honingham 2.4 miles
- Little Melton 2.6 miles
- Hethersett 3.0 miles
- Ringland 3.2 miles
Live weather
Weather in Marlingford
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Getting to Norfolk
- Train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, plus lines to Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge. National Rail journey planner
- Road: the A11 (from Cambridge and London) and the A47 (east–west) are the main routes.
- Air: Norwich Airport is 4 miles north of the city.
- Bus: plan local journeys on Traveline.
Useful links
- Visit Norfolk – official tourism site
- Visit the Broads – Broads Authority
- Met Office weather warnings
- RNLI beach safety and tide advice
- National Trust in Norfolk
In an emergency
- 999 – police, fire, ambulance and coastguard
- 111 – NHS urgent medical advice
- 101 – Norfolk Police, non-emergency