The parish of Halvergate lies in eastern Norfolk about 3 miles south of the large village of Acle, Halvergate is a substantial village lying on the edge of the marshes to the south of the A47 (Norwich to Great Yarmouth) road. Halvergate has a long history, in much earlier times the sea would have come inland to the edge of the present marshes and Halvergate was a substantial port before Great Yarmouth existed. Nowadays the area has agriculture as its base, on higher ground to the west of the village its is intensively arable but on the marshes (largely reclaimed by man) there are extensive grazing marshes. In winter time these marshes become the haunt of geese and duck and often the water levels rise to resemble past times. Most of the village is built on the slightly higher ground, keeping its feet dry on the light sandy soils.

St Peter & St Paul's church sits to the southwest of the village on the northern side of the lane running towards Cantley. The church is largely 14th century, possibly later in parts, with much use of the Decorated style although much was restored in the Victorian era. The western tower is an impressive feature of this part of Broadland standing proud of the screening trees and visible for miles across the marshes. The church was heavily restored in several episodes, the tower in 1852, the nave in 1862 & the chancel in 1877 when it was extensively rebuilt; in addition the southern porch was added in 1867. The church stands slightly back from the lane behind a screen of tall, mature limes, once inside the churchyard is fairly open with unrestricted views.