The Norfolk village of Fritton was until 1972 the Suffolk village of Fritton, and it does still seem more of a Suffolk place, thanks perhaps to its association with the lovely Somerleyton estate over the border. This is the eastern edge of Broadland, and although not strictly a Broad, Fritton Lake is considered by many to be as beautiful a stretch of water as anything in East Anglia. The lake is part of a well established country park, with plenty of activities available including some good coarse fishing. The church in the village, St Edmunds, is chocolate box pretty, mainly Norman with a thatched roof and a distinctively squat round tower, and an interesting chancel whose rounded end echoes the tower nicely. Within the church there is a cultural treasure, the now rather faded but still evocative wall painting of the martyrdom of St Edmund. Access to Fritton is easy by car, the village being situated on the A143 between Bungay and Great Yarmouth. It is also only a mile or so from access to the Broads at St Olaves, and the Norwich to Lowestoft train line has a stop at Herringfleet which is about two miles distant. The Waveney Valley nearby is a particularly lovely part of East Anglia, and as well as the Broads the beaches and other amenities of Yarmouth and Lowestoft are close to hand, with the beautiful medieval city of Norwich within easy striking distance too.
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Places to Stay near Fritton
The Chestnuts (2.26 miles)
The Chestnuts is situated 2 minutes from the A140 near Long Stratton. We are an easy 20 minute drive from the beautiful medieval city of Norwich and the charming market towns of Diss, Bungay and Wymondham. We ... More | visit website
The Old Stables (2.34 miles)
Set in the heart of South Norfolk's rural countryside you will find, "The Old Stables", situated on a quiet working farm. Converted old stables sympatheticaly restored to incorporate 3 ground ... More
Foxhole Farm (2.58 miles)
Spacious farmhouse. Comfortable bedrooms with en-suite facilities and attractive views. Generous English breakfasts. Stables. Norwich 8 miles. ... More | visit websiteLe Grys Barn (2.66 miles)
The Barn: Situated peacefully on the southern edge of Wacton Common, the red glow of the ... More | visit website
Farm Barn (2.68 miles)
Oakbrook House (3.88 miles)
Oakbrook House is a nine bedroom guest house situated just South of Norwich, two and a half miles from the town of Long Stratton on the A140.We offer accommodation suited ... More
Partridge Barn (4.23 miles)
Lovely views over the Tas Valley and a delightful rural setting affording sightings of fox cubs, pheasants and the occasional deer feature at these traditionally restored and very comfortably furnished barns. Exposed beams and Norfolk ... More | visit website
Sunnyside South (5.25 miles)
We are a friendly, family B&B in the quiet village of Forncett End. We are situated just off the B1113 between Wymondham and Long Stratton, approx. 10 miles south of ... More
Old Ram Coaching Inn (5.36 miles)
The Old Ram Coaching Inn is a listed Inn dating back to the 17th Century; documents reveal that it has been a coaching Inn for most of its life. The ... More
Earsham Park Farm (5.70 miles)
Relax in informal surroundings in this quiet secluded victorian farmhouse with spectacular views situated half a mile from the A143 between Bungay and Harleston . All rooms are decorated to a high standard with ... More | visit website
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