The parish of Burnham Norton sits on Norfolk's remote northern coast astride the coastal main A149 which runs from King's Lynn to Cromer. The parish is bordered to the north by extensive salt marshes with the cluster of houses lying along the former historic coastline. The small village is a group of houses around a "U" shaped road system to the north of the coastal road. It is a haven for weekend visitors drawn to the marshes for walking, cycling and bird-watching.

St Margaret's church lies some distance from the village up the road towards the market town of Burnham Market. It's an ancient structure as evidenced by its round-tower which is usually indicative of Norman or even Saxon origins. There is firmer dating for the main parts of the church which are dated to the 13th century. The churchyard is extensive and picturesque with a lovely view over the miles of saltings to the distant sea.