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Stalham and Sutton
Base here 2 nights only if you are hiring a day boat on the River Ant; otherwise see the Museum of the Broads and move on.
Stalham is a small market town and Sutton a village 2 miles apart, both on dykes off the River Ant just upstream from Barton Broad, in the Norfolk Broads. Almost everyone comes for the water: day-boat hire, free Broads Authority moorings at Sutton Staithe, and the Museum of the Broads. It is a boating base, not a sightseeing town, and a car or boat makes the stay work.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many boatyards and gardens closed)
- Airports
- NWI · STN
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Stalham and Sutton999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stalham and Sutton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime rural area; the real risks are water (wear the life jacket, watch the low bridges) and patchy mobile signal…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNWI Norwich Airport (About 30–40 min by road via the A1151 and A149.).
- Getting aroundThe two settlements are 2 miles apart and small enough to walk within, but not between comfortably with bags.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum of the Broads entryAdult £5.50 (≈ US$8); child £2.50 (≈ US$4); concession £5 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NWI Norwich Airport (About 30–40 min by road via the A1151 and A149.) · STN London Stansted (About 2–2.5 h by road; rail via Norwich then bus or taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stalham and Sutton: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The two settlements are 2 miles apart and small enough to walk within, but not between comfortably with bags. A car is the practical way to link them, reach East Ruston gardens and shop; buses run on the A149 corridor to North Walsham and Great Yarmouth. On the water, a hired day boat or canoe is the way to see the River Ant and Barton Broad.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min by road
A149 west then the A1151, or by boat up the River Ant and Bure
Broads hub with boat hire and shops.
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Road via the A1151, or rail from North Walsham
Cathedral, castle and market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Stalham town
High Street pubs, supermarket and the Museum of the Broads; walkable, but 2 miles from Sutton Staithe.
Sutton Staithe
On the water by the free Broads Authority moorings and the boatyard; best if you are boating.
Wayford Bridge
On the A149 about 1.5 miles west; inn and B&B with river frontage.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- £75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 2 nights × £100 | £200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £90 | £360 |
| Day boat hire, half day1 × £60 | £60 |
| Museum of the Broads entry2 × £6 | £11 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £65 |
| Trip total≈ £179 per person per day, bed included | £716≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to the area excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Day boat hire (2–8 h)Depends on season and duration; includes life jackets, fuel and parking. | £30–100 (≈ US$40–140) |
| Museum of the Broads entry | Adult £5.50 (≈ US$8); child £2.50 (≈ US$4); concession £5 (≈ US$7) |
| East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens entry | Adult £11 (≈ US$15); child £2 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Day boats are hired by the hour or day and must be back by the yard's cutoff: confirm the return time before you leave.
- Mobile signal is patchy: EE, O2 and Vodafone give 4G, Three gives none, and there is no 5G (as of 2023).
- Some boatyards, cafés and gardens shut outside the boating season: check opening before a winter trip.
- Narrow dykes and low bridges: follow the boatyard's briefing and keep to the speed limit.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Day boat hire, half day: £30–100 (≈ US$40–140) depending on season and duration
- Taxi Stalham → Sutton Staithe: about £8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
- Bus Stalham → North Walsham: check local timetable
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- Please — Please
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Mobile signal is patchy: EE, O2 and Vodafone give 4G, Three gives none, no 5G (as of 2023).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stalham and Sutton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many boatyards and gardens closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NWI and STN: last bus and rail times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Stalham High Street, Sutton Staithe, Wayford Bridge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Museum of the Broads, East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens) and boatyard hire pages with return times.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Norfolk
- officialBroads Authority
- officialMuseum of the Broads
- officialSutton Staithe Boatyard
- officialEast Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens
- secondaryWikivoyage: Stalham and Sutton, revision 5014480 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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