Pictures of Coltishall
in the county of Norfolk
About Coltishall
Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book.
It is an attractive village with a charming mixture of handsome properties dating from several periods. The lands around Coltishall are predominately agricultural and over the centuries the village gained stability from farming, malting and boat building. Victorian times saw the banks of the river crammed with malthouses, the last of these closed in 1927. These days' the River Bure, just below Coltishall is a popular pleasure spot and is often crowded with holidaymakers.
R.A.F. Coltishall, home of the Jaguar fleet and originally designed as a Bomber Base played a significant role in World War II. The entrance to the base is guarded by a replica of Douglas Bader's Hurricane. There is an aviation museum at nearby Horsham St.Faith. The Bure Valley railway skirts Coltishall as it journey's through the beautiful countryside alongside the River Bure.
The City of Norwich is a short distance away, so too, are the wide sweeping beaches of the Norfolk Heritage Coast. The area has some lovely old windmills, and the gardens of Fairhaven, a short drive away are well worth seeing.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Coltishall
| Wroxham Barns | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Norfolk Broads | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bure Valley Railway | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Waterloo Park | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Cow Tower | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Norwich Cathedral | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Norwich Castle | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Forum, Norwich | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Sutton Windmill & The Broads Museum | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Blickling Hall | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Eaton Park | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hickling Broad | (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dinosaur Adventure Park | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Horsey Mere | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in ColtishallAll attractions in NorfolkComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Coltishall
Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)
This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime...
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Worstead, in the county of Norfolk (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE)
Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry.
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Woodbastwick, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE)
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Aylsham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)
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Norwich, in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)
Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come.
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Acle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE)
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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)
The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney.
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Caistor St Edmund, in the county of Norfolk (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction NW)
This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie.
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Horsey, in the county of Norfolk (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)
The tranquil village of Horsey can be found in a landscape dominated by windmills and water. Horsey has a fascinating history, a...
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Hemsby, in the county of Norfolk (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction E)
Hemsby is located close to Great Yarmouth, within easy reach of the fine network of waterways covering the landscape of the Norfolk Broads.
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Winterton-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)
When Daniel Defoe visited this quaint coastal village in the year 1725, he famously wrote that almost half the houses in the village where built of timber taken from wrecks.
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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Cromer, in the county of Norfolk (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)
Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside.
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East Runton, in the county of Norfolk (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction N)
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All towns in NorfolkComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hoveton & Wroxham Station | (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction SE) |
| Worstead Station | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction N) |
| Norwich Airport | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW) |
| Cambridge Airport | (61.9 miles, 99.6 km, direction SW) |
| M11 Junction 14 | (64.6 miles, 103.9 km, direction SW) |
| M11 Junction 13 | (65.0 miles, 104.7 km, direction SW) |
| Coltishall to London | (105.6 miles, 169.9 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Coltishall
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Coltishall center |
| The Broads Hotel | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE) |
| Hotel Wroxham | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE) |
| The Plough Inn | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Norwich North | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW) |
| Scarborough Hill Country Househotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N) |
| Ramada Norwich | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) |
| Wayford Bridge Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) |
| Oaklands Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S) |
| Norwich City Centre Duke Street Premier Travel Inn | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction S) |
| The Maids Head Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Coltishall |