The village lies 6.2 miles (10.0 km) south west of the town of Holt.

The Corpusty and Saxthorpe railway station closed in 1959 but still exists, though the track has been lifted.

The parish church dedicated to Saint Andrew was constructed in 1482[3] by the lord of the manor, although the chancel and tower are thought to be older.

[4] The beams of the north aisle roof have a boss with a grinning lion carving.

The altar rail is carved with pillars and balusters and dates from the 17th century.