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a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk

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About Somerleyton

Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton. The village is perhaps best known as the home of Somerleyton Hall, a grand Victorian mansion set in extensive grounds with an historic maze.

In the village visitors can see pleasant thatched cottages set along leafy lanes, and a delightful village duck pond. A long distance footpath called The Anglers Way passes through the village, and there are several farmhouses dotted around the patchwork of fields and lanes belonging to the Somerleyton Estate.

This is an excellent destination for anyone wishing to explore the Norfolk Broads, it is within easy reach of the famous Suffolk coast, is ideal for birdwatching and for touring several of the national trust properties spread throughout the area.

The village has a few amenities including an attractive thatched village shop.

Worth a mention is the fact that the village was home to Christopher Cockerell at the time he invented the hovercraft.

The River Waveney flows close to the village, this has some pretty parts and offers the opportunity to discover the natural life of the river from walks along pleasant riverside paths.

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 Somerleyton

Somerleyton Hall	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures
Fritton Lake Country Park	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
St. Olaves Priory	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lowestoft Museum	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Gunton Wood	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Sparrow's Nest Gardens	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lowestoft Lighthouse	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Burgh Castle Roman Fort	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Raveningham Gardens	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Reedham	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Tolhouse Museum	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Elizabethan House Museum	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Somerleyton

Toft Monks, in the county of Norfolk (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)
This is a village whose charm is equalled by its quaint name. It is ideally situated close to the beautiful Norfolk Broads in a picturesque region famed for its great pubs, restaurants and attractive shops in pretty market towns.
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Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
This is now a sunny holiday resort but for many years fishing played an important part in the history of the development of Lowestoft.
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Gorleston-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)
Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families.
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW)
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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Beccles, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)
A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam.
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Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE)
This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds.
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Barsham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
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Caister-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N)
Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children.
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Acle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
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Bungay, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)
Bungay is an attractive historic market town in Suffolk and is situated on the river Waveney in the Norfolk Broads National Park....
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St Peter South Elmham, in the county of Suffolk (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SW)
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Hemsby, in the county of Norfolk (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction N)
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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Southwold, in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)
The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end.
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Walberswick, in the county of Suffolk (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)
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Winterton-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)
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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Nearby travel help

Somerleyton Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Haddiscoe Station	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW)
Norwich Airport	(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NW)
Cambridge Airport	(66.4 miles, 106.9 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(70.1 miles, 112.8 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(70.1 miles, 112.8 km, direction W)
Somerleyton to London	(103.2 miles, 166.1 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Somerleyton

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Somerleyton center
Wherry Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)
The Sun Rise Inn	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E)
The Carlton Manor Hotel	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction S)
The Royal Court Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE)
Cliff Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)
The Pier Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)
Best Western Hotel Hatfield	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE)
Hotel Victoria	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE)
Kings Head Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)
Waveney House Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW)
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