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Sutton is one of those quiet Broadland villages that manages to feel tucked away despite being only about sixteen miles northeast of Norwich. It’s defined largely by its relationship with the water; the village sits right on the edge of Sutton Broad, which is now a dedicated nature reserve managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Unlike some of the more tourist-heavy spots nearby, the Broad here is closed to boat traffic to protect the rare fen habitat, so it stays remarkably peaceful. For those who do want to get on the water, Stalham is just a mile up the road, providing the practical necessities like a supermarket and a high street. Historically, the area was shaped by the local peat and flint industries, and you can still see that character in the flint-work of the 14th-century St Michael’s Church. It’s a landscape of big skies and flat marshes, where the primary landmark is the high tower of Sutton Mill, which remains one of the tallest drainage mills in the country. It’s a place where life tends to revolve around the seasons and the slow pace of the river Ant.