Towns & cities · East of England
Binham
Binham — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Binham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 12 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 273 people. Address: NR21. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.9181°, 0.9494°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Binham is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 29.3 miles (47.2 km) north west of Norwich, 16.9 miles (27.2 km) west of Cromer, and 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east-south-east of the town of Wells-next-the-Sea.
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Background
History
Binham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin. Despite its Anglo-Saxon origins, there is evidence of human settlement within the parish from long before this period. There are archeological records such as Neolithic tools and Roman coins & pottery. The village is listed in the Domesday Book of 1085 under the name of Benincham, and Bin(n)eham as a settlement of 65 households in the hundred of North Greenhoe. Binham was part of the estates of Peter de Valognes and featured two mills within the parish. There are numerous 17th-century buildings within Binham which are all Grade II listed, including Chapel Corner, Manor Farmhouse and Ivy Farm. Between 2009 and 2023 a series of archaeological test pits…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9181, 0.9494
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Binham
- Postcode
- NR21
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 273
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt — 4.7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Binham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Binham Market Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Binham Priory
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
Binham Priory
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Binham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Westgate Farm
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Short Lane Farm
Campsites · 2.1 km
Lower Green Mill, Hindringham
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Birds Farm
Campsites · 2.4 km
Langham Dome
Museums · 2.4 km
Fiddlers Hill
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Langham
Villages · 2.8 km
Binham is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 273. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 273
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Binham
68 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Binham →
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Dow House
Dow House — house in Walsingham, North Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · East of England
East Barsham Manor
East Barsham Manor — Grade I listed manor house in North Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Elmham House
Elmham House — house in Walsingham, North Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Gardens · East of England
Hindringham Hall
Hindringham Hall — country house in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · East of England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel — chapel in Walsingham, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 4Chapels · East of England
Slipper Chapel
Slipper Chapel — Grade I listed minor basilica in Barsham, Norfolk, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Thorpland Hall
Thorpland Hall — house in Fakenham, North Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection — museum of traction engines, mechanical fairground rides, and fairground organs in Thursford, Norfolk, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Walsingham Priory
Walsingham Priory — Grade I listed monastery in Walsingham, North Norfolk, England,UK.
📷 3Heritage railways · East of England
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · East of England
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · East of England
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · East of England
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Walsingham Priory (remains)
Walsingham Priory (remains) — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Abbey Gatehouse
Abbey Gatehouse — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Parish church of All Saints and St Mary
Parish church of All Saints and St Mary — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Binham Priory
Binham Priory — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Langham Dome
Langham Dome — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Binham Village Sign
Binham Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Binham Market Cross
Binham Market Cross — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Binham Priory
Binham Priory — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Binham Priory
Binham Priory — archaeological in england east midlands. Operated by English Heritage.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Binham War Memorial
Binham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westgate Farm
Westgate Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Binham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westgate Farm
Westgate Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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Fiddlers Hill
Fiddlers Hill — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Whey Curd Farm
Whey Curd Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
High Sands Creek
High Sands Creek — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House
White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Binham?
- Binham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21), in the parish of Binham.
- What is Binham?
- Binham — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Binham?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21.
- Is Binham a protected site?
- Yes — Binham is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Binham free to visit?
- Yes, Binham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Binham?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21.