The parish of Morston lies on Norfolk's north coast just west of the twin villages of Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea. The small village is set a short way inland from the foreshore which is brackish salt marsh divided by creeks and inlets. The shore is inland of the vast shingle spit of Blakeney Point and thus protected from the ravages of the North Sea. The village is a collection of cottages around a double-bend in the main A149 coast road with an extension northwards along the road to the Staithe (North Norfolk for a dock). The parish occupants were evenly split between marine activities (including a strong Coast Guard presence) and traditional farming activities on the higher land of the southern portion of the parish.

All Saints church stands adjacent to the A149 in a sparse and large churchyard. Most of the church dates from the 13th century although the roofing appears to be later. The squat tower also gives indications of having two building phases. The whole is much less impressive than nearby Blakeney but inside there is a welcoming and peaceful feel to this village place of worship.