Rollesby

Civil Parish in Norfolk Great Yarmouth

England

Rollesby

Rollesby, St George
Rollesby, St George Credit: Dave Kelly

Rollesby is a civil parish located in the English county of Norfolk. Situated in the East of England, it is part of the district of Great Yarmouth. The village of Rollesby is nestled within the Norfolk Broads, a unique network of rivers, lakes, and marshes that attracts tourists from all over the world.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 400 residents. It is known for its picturesque setting, with charming thatched cottages and a quaint village green. The surrounding countryside is predominantly agricultural, with fields of crops and grazing livestock.

One of the main attractions in Rollesby is the Rollesby Broad, a large lake that is popular for boating, fishing, and birdwatching. The broad is home to a variety of waterfowl, including swans, ducks, and geese. There is also a sailing club located on the broad, offering opportunities for sailing enthusiasts.

The village has a community primary school, which serves the local children. There is also a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year, including social gatherings and community meetings.

For amenities, residents of Rollesby rely on nearby towns such as Great Yarmouth and Acle. These towns provide a range of services, including shops, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Rollesby offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, making it an appealing place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life and a connection to nature.

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Rollesby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.674469/1.620478 or Grid Reference TG4414. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rollesby, St George
Rollesby, St George
Ormesby St Michael, Ormesby Little Broad
Ormesby St Michael, Ormesby Little Broad
Rollesby Broad Broads Authority volunteers clearing the reed beds of saplings.
Rollesby Broad
Broads Authority volunteers clearing the reed beds of saplings.
Burgh Common The white flower is Lady's Smock, also known as the Cuckoo Flower, a typical marsh flower <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardamine_pratensis>
Burgh Common
The white flower is Lady's Smock, also known as the Cuckoo Flower, a typical marsh flower <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardamine_pratensis>
Lily Broad Neck The narrow channel between Lily Broad and Rollesby Broad.
Lily Broad Neck
The narrow channel between Lily Broad and Rollesby Broad.
Lily Broad Collecting water samples for testing.
Lily Broad
Collecting water samples for testing.
Lily Broad There were some large fish swimming in this shallow water mostly bream (?) and a pike. The yellow water lilies are just flowering.
Lily Broad
There were some large fish swimming in this shallow water mostly bream (?) and a pike. The yellow water lilies are just flowering.
Rollesby Broad Neck Reed bed and water lily.
Rollesby Broad Neck
Reed bed and water lily.
Rollesby Broad Weather front crossing from the east
Rollesby Broad
Weather front crossing from the east
Lily Broad
Lily Broad
Filby Board Walk - water violet Water violet &amp;lt;&lt;span class=&quot;nowrap&quot;&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Violet&amp;gt;&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow ugc noopener&quot; href=&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Violet&amp;gt;&quot;&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;margin-left:2px;&quot; alt=&quot;External link&quot; title=&quot;External link - shift click to open in new window&quot; src=&quot;https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png&quot; width=&quot;10&quot; height=&quot;10&quot;/&gt;&lt;/span&gt; next to the board walk between Filby Bridge car park and the bird hide.
Filby Board Walk - water violet
Water violet <LinkExternal link next to the board walk between Filby Bridge car park and the bird hide.
Pond at Falgate Farm, Burgh St Margaret
Pond at Falgate Farm, Burgh St Margaret
View across The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
View across The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
View across The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
View across The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
Falgate Farm, Burgh St Margaret
Falgate Farm, Burgh St Margaret
Footpath skirting The Nab, Burgh St Margaret Falgate Farm can be seen in the background.
Footpath skirting The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
Falgate Farm can be seen in the background.
Woodland on the edge of The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
Woodland on the edge of The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
Cottage by The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
Cottage by The Nab, Burgh St Margaret
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Rollesby is located at Grid Ref: TG4414 (Lat: 52.674469, Lng: 1.620478)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Great Yarmouth

Police Authority: Norfolk

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