The parish of Bramerton sits to the south-east of the city of Norwich about 4 miles east along the banks of the River Yare. The parish is a mixture of riverside grazing marsh and to the south a higher agricultural area around the village centre. The river is very much the focus of the village these days with moorings and pub supporting the pleasure craft trade. The village itself a half mile to the south and 15 meters higher is grouped around the church and the junction with the road to Surlingham.

St Peter's church lies on the main lane through the centre of the village. It is largely 13th to 14th century in date although the nave is much later. The church and hall are closely connected and are indicative of a closed village in earlier times. Like many Norfolk churches St Peter's was much restored in Victorian times giving the present day look.