Rockland St Mary is a village in South Norfolk which lies about 6 miles (9½ km) southeast of Norwich between Surlingham, Bramerton, Claxton and Hellington.

Rockland St Mary dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period with the village mentioned in the Domesday Book as Rokelunda.

[4] In medieval times Norwich was noted for its black-glazed roofing tiles[5] which were made in Rockland and transported by river from the staithe.

[5] Although all trace of the tile-making industry has gone Rockland Staithe still exists, providing mooring for pleasure craft opposite The New Inn at the east end of the village.

[11] The village is served by bus route 85 via Konectbus, which provides nine services a day into Norwich via Bramerton and Kirby Bedon.