Runhall
The Norfolk village of Runhall is situated 6 miles south east of Dereham and 11 miles west of the city of Norwich. Runhall church, All Saints, is approached along winding country lanes and is open for worship.
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Around Runhall
Runhall at a glance
- District
- South Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 11 miles
- Nearest town
- Wymondham (5.2 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 50 m
Historic and listed buildings in Runhall
4 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
Source: Historic England. Most listed buildings are private homes – please view from public land.
Places to eat, drink and stay near Runhall
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
- 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 Runhall
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Runhall since 2022 (2,008 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Red Kite
- Blue Tit
- Great Tit
- Goldfinch
- Blackbird
- Dunnock
- Robin
- Woodpigeon
- House Sparrow
- Barn Owl
- Chaffinch
- Greenfinch
Other wildlife and plants
- Common Frog
- Gatekeeper
- Common Toad
- Meadow Brown
- Small White
- Large White
- Rabbit
- Himalayan Balsam
- Smooth Newt
- Red Admiral
- Peacock
- Roe Deer
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Runhall
- Coston 0.8 miles
- Brandon Parva 1.2 miles
- Thuxton 1.4 miles
- Barnham Broom 1.6 miles
- Welborne 1.7 miles
- Garvestone 1.8 miles
- Mattishall 2.2 miles
- Reymerston 2.2 miles
- Hardingham 2.4 miles
- Carleton Forehoe 2.6 miles
Live weather
Weather in Runhall
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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