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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Elsing

In or near Lyng.

Elsing — a village in england east midlands.

Passing place on Back Lane, Elsing - geograph.org.uk - 5005372

J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dereham · 7.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Elsing is a village located in the East Midlands of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village features a small community and offers a glimpse into local life in this part of the country. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of English villages.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7113, 1.0378
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Elsing
Postcode
NR20 3ED
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Dereham7.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Elsing village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6796466📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Elsing Village Sign

Elsing Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Elsing, St. Mary the Virgin's Church, c14th Decorated period font - geograph.org.uk - 7176990📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Elsing War Memorial

Elsing War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Mary's Church, Elsing📷 5

Historic churches · East of England

St Mary's Church, Elsing

St Mary's Church, Elsing — Grade I listed church in Elsing, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Elsing, Post box - geograph.org.uk - 7479242📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Get Away Hide Away

Get Away Hide Away — a campsite in england east midlands.

coolstays.com
LyngFlagship📷 5

Towns & cities · East of England

Lyng

Lyng — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.

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Lyng village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6688646📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Lyng Village Sign

Lyng Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Elsing

Places to stay

Elsing, Post box - geograph.org.uk - 7479242📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Get Away Hide Away

Get Away Hide Away — a campsite in england east midlands.

coolstays.com
Kingfisher Apartments - geograph.org.uk - 3340331📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Utopia Paradise

Utopia Paradise — a campsite in england east midlands.

Willow and pond at Park Farm, Hunter's Hall, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 5488415📷 3

Campsites · East of England

Park Farm Camping

Park Farm Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Whitwell and Reepham Railway - geograph.org.uk - 8079516📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping

Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Commercial Road, Dereham - geograph.org.uk - 6984194📷 7

Hotels · East of England

King's Head Hotel

King's Head Hotel — a hotel in england east.

kings-head-hotel-dereham.com
Mariners Plaice, Quebec Street, Dereham - geograph.org.uk - 6979296📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Romany Rye

The Romany Rye — a hotel in england east.

hotels.jdwetherspoon.com

Places to eat & drink

Gatehouse cottages, Heydon, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 2111671📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Earle Arms

The Earle Arms in England East, United Kingdom.

Field by Hellesdon Road - geograph.org.uk - 5996098📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Marlpit Public House

The Marlpit Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Wymondham - Town Sign - geograph.org.uk - 6714782📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Green Dragon Public House

Green Dragon Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

George V postbox on Fairland Street, Wymondham - geograph.org.uk - 5525017📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

The Wise Monkeys

The Wise Monkeys — a restaurant in england east.

The Buckinghamshire Arms, Blickling - geograph.org.uk - 7837349📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Buckinghamshire Arms Public House

Buckinghamshire Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Gibraltar Gardens public house (pub sign) - geograph.org.uk - 5842361📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Gibraltar Gardens

Gibraltar Gardens in England East, United Kingdom.

gibraltargardens-norwich.foodanddrinksites.co.uk

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Bridge at Wraysbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 7485464📷 5

Villages · East of England

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Wraysbury — a village in england london.

Buildings at Wyddial Bury Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3777529📷 5

Villages · East of England

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Wyddial — a village in england london.

High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

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Wormley — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elsing?
Elsing is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 3ED), in the parish of Elsing.
What is Elsing?
Elsing — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Elsing?
The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 3ED.
Is Elsing a protected site?
Yes — Elsing is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Elsing?
The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 3ED.