Ridlington
The village of Ridlington is a mile inland from the north Norfolk coast, and is a pretty village set in lush countryside. The coastal town of Cromer is 10 miles north west of Ridlington, and the coastal villages of Happisburgh, Eccles-on-Sea and Walcott are all a short drive away. Ridlington church, St Peter, is a welcoming church that is open for worship.
Accommodation in Ridlington
Bromholm Barn
Ridlington, Norfolk
A fabulous, stylish barn conversion set in a stunning open countryside, with long distance views, yet only a short walk away from the coast.
Big Sky Barn
Ridlington, Norfolk
A fabulous, stylish barn conversion set in a stunning rural location, yet only a short walk away from the coast.
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Around Ridlington
Ridlington at a glance
- District
- North Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 15 miles
- Nearest town
- North Walsham (3.7 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 5 m
Historic and listed buildings in Ridlington
5 listed buildings within about ¾ mile of the village centre, from the National Heritage List for England.
- Grade I
- Grade I
- 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 Ridlington
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Ridlington
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Ridlington since 2022 (3,691 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Woodpigeon
- Herring Gull
- Blackbird
- Carrion Crow
- Robin
- Turnstone
- Blue Tit
- Wren
- Starling
- Black-headed Gull
- Chaffinch
- Great Tit
Other wildlife and plants
- Meadow Brown
- Small Heath
- Silver-studded Blue
- Muntjac
- Grey Squirrel
- Orange-tip
- Mole
- 7-spot Ladybird
- Foxglove
- Common Cockchafer
- Rabbit
- Small White
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Ridlington
- Walcott 1.4 miles
- Bacton 1.6 miles
- Paston 1.9 miles
- Edingthorpe 1.9 miles
- East Ruston 2.2 miles
- Happisburgh 2.4 miles
- Happisburgh Common 2.5 miles
- Whimpwell Green 2.6 miles
- Knapton 2.9 miles
- Swafield 3.5 miles
Live weather
Weather in Ridlington
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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