Museums · East of England
Breckland District
In or near Garvestone.
Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Dereham, although the largest town is Thetford. The district also includes the towns of Attleborough, Swaffham and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thuxton · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Breckland District, the nearest railway station is Thuxton, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR9 4QT. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Dereham, although the largest town is Thetford. The district also includes the towns of Attleborough, Swaffham and Watton, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district derives its name from the Breckland landscape region, a gorse-covered sandy heath of south Norfolk and north Suffolk. The term "Breckland" dates back to at least the 13th century. The neighbouring districts are King's Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Broadland, South Norfolk, Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk.
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From the Wikipedia article
Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Dereham, although the largest town is Thetford. The district also includes the towns of Attleborough, Swaffham and Watton, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district derives its name from the Breckland landscape region, a gorse-covered sandy heath of south Norfolk and north Suffolk. The term "Breckland" dates back to at least the 13th century. The neighbouring districts are King's Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Broadland, South Norfolk, Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering six former districts which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Breckland after the distinctive landscape which covers parts of the area. The name was chosen following a competition organised by the outgoing authorities which invited local schools, organisations and individuals to put forward suggested names. Under upcoming local government reform plans the area of the district will become part of the larger West Norfolk unitary authority from 2028.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6333, 0.9833
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton
- Postcode
- NR9 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thuxton — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Breckland District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Penny Meadows
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Garvestone
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Thuxton
Villages · 1.5 km
Whinburgh Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Reymerston Hall
Gardens · 1.5 km
Thuxton Village Sign
Heritage railway stations · 1.6 km
Garveston
Villages · 1.9 km
Reymerston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Mid-Norfolk Railway
Museums · 2.7 km
Yaxham
Villages · 2.7 km
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Garvestone
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Where to eat & stay near Breckland District
Places to stay
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Barnham Broom Hotel & Country Club
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Breckland District?
- Breckland District is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 4QT), in the parish of Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton.
- What is Breckland District?
- Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Dereham, although the largest town is Thetford. The district also includes the towns of Attleborough, Swaffham and
- How do I get to Breckland District?
- The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9 4QT.
- Who owns Breckland District?
- Breckland District is owned by Breckland District Council.
- How do I get to Breckland District?
- The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 4QT.