Towns & cities · East of England
Beeston Regis
Beeston Regis — village in Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheringham · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Beeston Regis, you can take the train to Sheringham station, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NR26.
About
Beeston Regis is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 949 people. Address: NR26. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.9330°, 1.2200°.
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Summary from the official site
Beeston Regis is a village located on the North Norfolk coast, known for its historical significance and natural beauty. Visitors can explore features such as the cliff-top Parish Church of All Saints, the ruins of an Augustinian Priory, and scenic areas like Beeston Bump and Beeston Common.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Beeston Regis is a village and civil parish in the North Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Sheringham near the North Sea coast. The village is 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Cromer and 16 miles (26 km) north of the city of Norwich. According to the 2011 census, it had a population of 1,062. The parish of Runton forms the western boundary, the wooded Beeston Regis Heath forms the southern boundary with the parish of Aylmerton, and Sheringham lies to the west.
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Background
History
There are few traces of early antiquity in Beeston Regis, with some evidence of Roman habitation on Beeston Regis Heath. In 1859 a complete set of quern-stones were found dating from Roman times. On Beeston Regis Heath there are circular pits called 'Hills and Holes' (from the first edition of the Ordnance Survey map of the area). They are thought to date from prehistoric times. During the Saxon-Norman to Medieval periods these pits were dug to obtain iron ore, which was then smelted in a furnace to produce iron. Beeston Regis is mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086, where it is called Besetune and Besetuna/tune. The main landholders of the parish were William d'Ecouis and Hugh de Montfort.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9330, 1.2200
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Beeston Regis
- Postcode
- NR26
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Phone
- 01263 822864
- Population
- 949
- Nearest railway station
- Sheringham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- beestonregispc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28721 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beeston Regis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beeston Regis and the Beeston Bump - geograph.org.uk - 1085575.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Beeston Regis Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Priory Maze And Gardens
Abbeys & priories · 0.6 km
Sheringwood
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Priory of St Mary in the Meadow, Beeston Regis
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Priory of St Mary in the Meadow
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Sheringham Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.9 km
Sheringham
Museums · 0.9 km
Beeston Hall School
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Masonic Hall
Theatres · 1.1 km
Beeston Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Franklin Hill
Viewpoints · 1.2 km
Beeston Regis
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Beeston Regis is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 949. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 949
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Beeston Regis
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Coast Guard Lookout
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Franklin Hill
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Kelling Heath
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Little Theatre
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West Runton Elephant
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East Runton Windmill
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Priory Maze And Gardens
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Weybourne Priory
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Priory of St Mary in the Meadow
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RAF West Beckham
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The Muckleburgh Military Collection
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Peter Coke Shell Gallery
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Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
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Priory of St Mary in the Meadow, Beeston Regis
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Cliftonville Hotel, Cromer
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Sheringham And Beeston War Memorial
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Priory of St Mary in the Meadow, Beeston Regis
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beeston Regis?
- Beeston Regis is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR26), in the parish of Beeston Regis.
- What is Beeston Regis?
- Beeston Regis — village in Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Beeston Regis?
- The nearest railway station is Sheringham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR26.
- Is Beeston Regis a protected site?
- Yes — Beeston Regis is part of the Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beeston Regis free to visit?
- Yes, Beeston Regis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beeston Regis?
- The nearest railway station is Sheringham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR26.