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Necton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Necton

Necton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ashill, 53km from Norfolk Broads.

Necton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,798, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Necton 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 Necton to your route.

About Necton

Necton is a village situated on a turning off the A47 main road between Swaffham and East Dereham in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. As at the 2001 census it had a population of 1,865 residents and an area of 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi), increasing to a population of 1,923 at the 2011 census. It has a number of

Read more facilities including a primary school, playing field (the home of sunday league side Necton FC), social club, pub, post office a shop, a butcher's and an Asda Express fuel station at the top of the village along the A47.

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Where is Necton located?

Necton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6499 latitude, 0.7754 longitude.

What is the population of Necton?

Necton has a population of approximately 1,798 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,798
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.6499, 0.7754

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 Necton

3 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

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

44 km · about 50 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Necton

  • 67 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 Necton.

Ashill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,172

Swaffham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 7,258

Shipdham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,860

Watton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 9,924

East Dereham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 19,256

Griston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,540

Narborough

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,094

North Elmham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 1,124

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