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Norton Drainage Mill

No. 1135 of 2,655 in the Broads, No. 242 for history, No. 51 for views. History, 9.4 km from Acle.

Norton Drainage Mill
Photo: Pierre Terre, CC BY-SA 2.0

A windmill built to drain the surrounding marshland.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

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Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Fritton LakeStay, 11 km from Beccles, just outside the parkSpas
Fritton ArmsGrade II* listed, 11 km from Beccles, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The Reedcutter Caravan and Motorhome ClubStay, 7.3 km from AcleCamping
Strumpshaw Steam MuseumStay, 6.4 km from AcleCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Reedham Ferry Inn9.0 km from AcleFood and pubs
The Angel Inn Loddon10 km from Beccles, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Rosy Lee's Tearoom10 km from Beccles, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Indian Palace Restaurant10 km from Beccles, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Strumpshaw Steam Museum6.9 km from Acle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Wild Duck Outdoor Pool11 km from Acle, just outside the parkRainy day

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