Towns & cities · East of England
Beetley
Beetley — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Beetley is located in the East Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Dereham, approximately 4.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. For sat-nav, use the postcode NR20.
About
Beetley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,385 people. Address: NR20. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7167°, 0.9167°.
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Summary from the official site
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is a historical site in Norfolk that showcases rural life in East Anglia. Visitors can explore a recreated 1930s village, a heritage farm with rare breed animals, and a Victorian workhouse museum, all set within 50 acres of gardens and woodlands.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Beetley is a village and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. According to the 2011 census the parish had a population of 1,396. The village is 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Dereham.
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Background
History
At the Domesday survey of 1086, Beetley was part of the Manor of Elmham, held by William Beaufoe, Bishop of Thetford. Beetley was then part of the parish of Bittering Magna, however the Parish divided into Beetley and Gressenhall. Beetley was combined with the neighbouring parish of East Bilney in 1935. Between 1870 and 1872, an excerpt was written about the town <blockquote>BEETLEY, a parish in Mitford district, Norfolk; 2 miles WSW of Elmham r. station, and 4 N by W of East Dereham. Post Town, Elmham, under Thetford. Acres, 1,770. Real property, £2,870. Pop., 363. Houses, 82. The property is divided among a few. The living is a rectory, annexed to the rectory of East Bilney, in the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7167, 0.9167
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Beetley
- Postcode
- NR20
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 1,385
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 4.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.gressenhall.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q629992 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beetley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beetley St Mary Magdalene's church - geograph.org.uk - 2230491.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Beetley Village Sign
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Museums · 0.4 km
Field
Campsites · 0.8 km
Axe Throwing Area
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Gressenhall Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Hoe Rough - Open Access Land
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
Hoe Rough
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Swallow Lodge
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Church of St Mary, Gressenhall
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Gressenhall
Museums · 2.2 km
Spong Hill
Hill forts · 2.5 km
East Bilney War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Beetley is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,385. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,385
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beetley?
- Beetley is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20), in the parish of Beetley.
- What is Beetley?
- Beetley — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Beetley?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20.
- Is Beetley a protected site?
- Yes — Beetley is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beetley free to visit?
- Yes, Beetley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beetley?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20.