Stalham
Stalham is located only 4 miles from the beautiful Norfolk coast and around 13 miles north east of the city of Norwich. Stalham is a popular boating centre, with many boating holidays commencing from here. With the nearby broads and sandy beaches, as well as a variety of shops and amenities, it is not surprising that Stalham attracts many visitors each year.
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Around Stalham
Stalham at a glance
- District
- North Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 13 miles
- Nearest town
- Wroxham (6.2 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 4 m
Historic and listed buildings in Stalham
13 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
- Grade II
- 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 Stalham
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 Stalham
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Stalham since 2022 (11,373 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Woodpigeon
- Blackbird
- Blue Tit
- Robin
- Marsh Harrier
- Goldfinch
- Dunnock
- Great Tit
- Wren
- Collared Dove
- Jackdaw
- Chaffinch
Other wildlife and plants
- Peacock
- Green-veined White
- Meadow Brown
- Azure Damselfly
- Common Darter
- Ruddy Darter
- Variable Damselfly
- Black-tailed Skimmer
- Four-spotted Chaser
- Brimstone
- Gatekeeper
- Large Red Damselfly
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Stalham
- Ingham 1.2 miles
- Catfield 2.3 miles
- Lessingham 2.3 miles
- Hickling 2.4 miles
- East Ruston 2.4 miles
- Happisburgh Common 2.5 miles
- Dilham 2.6 miles
- Smallburgh 2.8 miles
- Irstead 2.9 miles
- Whimpwell Green 3.1 miles
Live weather
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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