Bacton Green

Settlement in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Bacton Green

Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal
Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal Credit: Martin Speck

Bacton Green is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated on the east coast of the country, it lies approximately 20 miles northeast of the city of Norwich. Bacton Green is part of the North Norfolk district and falls under the jurisdiction of the Bacton Parish Council.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside and coastal setting, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts. Bacton Green is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, including fields, farmlands, and the nearby Bacton Woods, a local nature reserve that offers walking trails and abundant wildlife.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 500 residents. It has a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving the village's heritage and maintaining its natural beauty. Bacton Green is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

The village offers a range of amenities and services for its residents and visitors, including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub. Bacton Green is also known for its proximity to the coast, with Bacton Beach being a popular spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and coastal walks.

In recent years, Bacton Green has seen some development, particularly in the field of renewable energy. The village is home to an offshore wind farm, which generates clean and sustainable electricity for the region.

Overall, Bacton Green is a charming village that offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Bacton Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.854654/1.476901 or Grid Reference TG3434. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal
Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal
The sea wall at Walcott Groynes and concrete slopes defend the coastline at Walcott.
The sea wall at Walcott
Groynes and concrete slopes defend the coastline at Walcott.
Sea wall at Rudram's Gap
Sea wall at Rudram's Gap
Groyne at Rudram's Gap Wooden zig-zag groyne and a balloon.
Groyne at Rudram's Gap
Wooden zig-zag groyne and a balloon.
Micro-brewery at Walcott Bees Brewery
Micro-brewery at Walcott
Bees Brewery
The sea front at Walcott
The sea front at Walcott
Groynes at Walcott
Groynes at Walcott
The Ship pub, Bacton Closed down and up for sale.
The Ship pub, Bacton
Closed down and up for sale.
Transmitters near Bacton gas distribution station
Transmitters near Bacton gas distribution station
Arable land with St Andrew's church, Bacton, in the distance
Arable land with St Andrew's church, Bacton, in the distance
St Margaret's church, Paston
St Margaret's church, Paston
St Andrew's Church, Bacton
St Andrew's Church, Bacton
Bacton-on-Sea village hall 'Bacton-on-Sea' does not seem to be the generally accepted name for Bacton. This building once housed a part-time post office, but the signs for this have been removed, so presumably the post office is no more.
Bacton-on-Sea village hall
'Bacton-on-Sea' does not seem to be the generally accepted name for Bacton. This building once housed a part-time post office, but the signs for this have been removed, so presumably the post office is no more.
Sea front, Keswick On the left is the lower level promenade of the sea defences. A recent storm surge with heavy seas caused considerable damage to properties over the top of the defences, but the actual concrete structures of the defences seemed in good shape.
Sea front, Keswick
On the left is the lower level promenade of the sea defences. A recent storm surge with heavy seas caused considerable damage to properties over the top of the defences, but the actual concrete structures of the defences seemed in good shape.
Sea Front at Bacton Looking north-west on a rather misty day on the North Sea.
Sea Front at Bacton
Looking north-west on a rather misty day on the North Sea.
Walcott - 2013 Walcott, Norfolk, Coast Road, B1159
Walcott - 2013
Walcott, Norfolk, Coast Road, B1159
WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox See also:
WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox
See also:
WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox
WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox
Show me another place!

Bacton Green is located at Grid Ref: TG3434 (Lat: 52.854654, Lng: 1.476901)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.854654,1.476901
shops, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900B0217
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: shops
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: car park
Naptan Locality: Bacton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoadmpw
Naptan ShortCommonName: shops
Naptan Street: Coast Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8510989/1.476908
shops, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900B022
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: shops
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: car park
Naptan Locality: Bacton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoadmtg
Naptan ShortCommonName: shops
Naptan Street: Coast Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.851077/1.4770399
Bacton
Name Ru: Бактон
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.8508198/1.4792065
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:45; Sa 09:00
Collection Times Lastcheck: 2018-08-17
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: NR12 1200
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.8512226/1.4771335
Bacton Superstore
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Superstores
Addr Postcode: NR12 0AA
Addr Street: Coast Road
Addr Village: Bacton
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Fhrs Id: 281497
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-08:00; Su 06:00-12:30,14:00-20:00
Phone: +44 1692 650209
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 52.8512128/1.4776955
Bacton Green
Place: hamlet
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 52.8536088/1.4762272
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8505743/1.4767921
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.855354/1.4721867
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 52.8552941/1.4722511
Kerb: lowered
Lat/Long: 52.8553964/1.4721054
Fast Food
Village Kebab & Pizza House
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NR12 0AA
Addr Street: Coast Road
Addr Village: Bacton
Cuisine: pizza;burger;kebab;english;sandwich;breakfast;cake;tea;coffee
Fhrs Id: 1393674
Internet Access Fee: no
Old Name: Royal Star Cafe
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 52.8511245/1.4777022
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.8535603/1.4770831
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.8533675/1.4773647
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: light_brown
Material: wood
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 52.8524646/1.47103
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.8512526/1.4771555
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 52.8511862/1.4771207
Bacton & Edingthorpe Parish Council
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.851204/1.4771274
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.8510643/1.4770912
Recycling
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 52.8511437/1.4771126
Laundrette Revolution
Self Service: yes
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 52.8512753/1.4774571
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Place: roof
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8568566/1.4714209
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Place: roof
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8568745/1.4713479
Entrance: yes
Female: yes
Male: no
Lat/Long: 52.8530504/1.4772294
Entrance: yes
Female: no
Male: yes
Lat/Long: 52.8531045/1.47723
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On exterior wall of Bacton Superstore, facing the car park off Coast Road.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 9FC336EB-6E10-45B9-9B5A-ADD200F79ABE
Lat/Long: 52.8512252/1.4775322
Drinking Water
Lat/Long: 52.8530777/1.477251
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 52.8552111/1.4763857
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.8530908/1.4772504
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.8527468/1.480397
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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