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Set on the high ground overlooking the Waveney Valley, Roydon functions as a distinct village while sitting just a mile west of the market town of Diss. The landscape here is defined by Roydon Fen, a ten-hectare nature reserve of wet woodland and fen meadow that serves as a quiet local landmark for walkers. Historically, the village is centred around the flint-built St Remigius Church, notable for its rare round tower, one of many found across the Norfolk and Suffolk border. While the village has grown over the decades, it manages to retain a separate identity from its larger neighbour, supported by a local primary school and a cluster of established businesses along the High Road. Because the parish borders the main A1066, it remains well-connected for those travelling towards Thetford or the coast, yet the residential pockets tucked away from the main road remain surprisingly peaceful, characterised by a mix of traditional cottages and mid-century housing. For most of us living here, the appeal lies in having the independence of a village setting alongside the practicalities of the nearby mainline railway station, which puts London and Norwich within easy reach.