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Bacton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bacton

Bacton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Haughley, 54km from Norfolk Broads.

Bacton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,324, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bacton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bacton to your route.

About Bacton

Finningham railway station was a station physically located in the neighbouring parish of Bacton, Suffolk on the Great Eastern Main Line between London and Norwich. It was located 86 miles 54 chains (139.5 km) from Liverpool Street and was opened to passenger in 1849. It was closed in 1966 as part of the Beeching Axe

Read more with other smaller stations on the line although the line remains open.

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Where is Bacton located?

Bacton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2667 latitude, 1.0167 longitude.

What is the population of Bacton?

Bacton has a population of approximately 1,324 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,324
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.2667, 1.0167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bacton

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Snetterton Circuit

A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Flatford Mill

The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.

35 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.

53 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Norfolk Broads

Britain's largest protected wetland with over 125 miles of navigable waterways, a unique landscape of rivers, lakes and marshes.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bacton

  • 62 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bacton.

Haughley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,285

Elmswell

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Botesdale

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Stowmarket

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9 km awayPop. 21,028

Woolpit

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10 km awayPop. 1,753

Eye

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11 km awayPop. 2,210

Debenham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,210

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