The parish of Palling (home to modern Sea Palling) lies in northeastern Norfolk on the coast of the North Sea roughly midway between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. The coast is low and protected only by a narrow belt of sand dunes, Sea Palling lies inland of these but only 3 metres above sea level - this is a coast which has often flooded notably in 1953. The village is centered around a junction of the narrow coastal road from Ingham to Winterton with the short lane which leads to the coast. Nowadays Sea Palling is a bucket and spade destination with wide sandy beaches and many facilities to cater for the visitor. I personally prefer the area in the winter when the crowds have gone and it is the haunt of geese and seals.

St Margaret's church lies in the heart of the village surrounded by houses. It appears to have had an "interesting" career. The is evidence that the building was originally in the Decorated style but this was added and modified to form a standard Perpendicular church in the 14th century. Contemporary sources indicate that the tower fell and the building was someone ruinous when extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. Finally the Victorians added their almost obligatory makeover to arrive at today's building.