Towns & cities · East of England
Feltwell
Feltwell — village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Feltwell is located in Norfolk, with the nearest railway station being Lakenheath, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Feltwell is IP26.
About
Feltwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 52 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,662 people. Address: IP26. Wikidata describes it as: "village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4864°, 0.5194°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Feltwell is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 11 miles (18 km) north-west of Thetford and 34 miles (55 km) south-west of Norwich on the western border of the county where it meets Cambridgeshire.
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Background
History
Feltwell's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin. There is evidence of Roman settlement in the parish, including two villas and two bathhouses. In the Domesday Book, it is listed as a settlement of 124 residents in the hundred of Grimshoe. In 1086, the village was divided between the East Anglian estates of William the Conqueror, William de Warenne and the Abbey of St Etheldreda, Ely. In August 1382 the poet John Gower purchased the manors of Feltwell in Norfolk and Moulton in Suffolk. They were then granted to Thomas Blakelake, parson of St Nicholas's, Feltwell, and others, at a rent of £40 annually for his life. In 1944, an Avro Lancaster of No. 15 Squadron RAF crashed in the parish after a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4864, 0.5194
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Feltwell
- Postcode
- IP26
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Population
- 2,662
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q960144 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Feltwell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Feltwell St Nicholas Church - geograph.org.uk - 376393.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Nicholas' Church, Feltwell
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Feltwell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Feltwell Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Ancient Stone of Feltwell
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
St Peter's Church, Hockwold
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Monument 3 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Hockwold cum Wilton
Villages · 3.1 km
Hockwold cum-Wilton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.2 km
Hockwold cum Wilton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.5 km
Monument To Thomas Wetherall 10 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St James
Memorials & monuments · 3.5 km
Washland Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 4.2 km
New Fen viewpoint
Viewpoints · 4.5 km
Feltwell is a village located in Norfolk, in the East of England, with a population of 2,662. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,662
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South West Norfolk
Things to see in Feltwell
13 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Feltwell →
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Nicholas' Church, Feltwell
St Nicholas' Church, Feltwell — Grade I listed church in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church, Hockwold
St Peter's Church, Hockwold — Grade I listed church in Hockwold cum Wilton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Ancient Stone of Feltwell
Ancient Stone of Feltwell — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Methwold War Memorial
Methwold War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hockwold cum Wilton War Memorial
Hockwold cum Wilton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Feltwell War Memorial
Feltwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Monument To Thomas Wetherall 10 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St James
Monument To Thomas Wetherall 10 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Monument 3 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter
Monument 3 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Methwold Village Sign
Methwold Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Feltwell Village Sign
Feltwell Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hockwold cum-Wilton Village Sign
Hockwold cum-Wilton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Nicholas' Church, Feltwell
St Nicholas' Church, Feltwell — Grade I listed church in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Feltwell War Memorial
Feltwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Feltwell Village Sign
Feltwell Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Ancient Stone of Feltwell
Ancient Stone of Feltwell — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Peter's Church, Hockwold
St Peter's Church, Hockwold — Grade I listed church in Hockwold cum Wilton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Monument 3 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter
Monument 3 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Feltwell
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Paddock Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Crown Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Covert Caravan Club Site
The Covert Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Golden Boar Public House
The Golden Boar Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Royal Standard Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Cutter Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Feltwell?
- Feltwell is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP26), in the parish of Feltwell.
- What is Feltwell?
- Feltwell — village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Feltwell?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP26.
- Is Feltwell a protected site?
- Yes — Feltwell is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Feltwell free to visit?
- Yes, Feltwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Feltwell?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP26.