Viewpoints · East of England
Fenmere Lookout
In or near Thompson.
Fenmere Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fenmere Lookout is a named viewpoint in Norfolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area IP24.
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Official information
East Wretham Heath is a large heathland nature reserve featuring small lakes and a pine forest. Visitors can explore various habitats, including grassland and old Scots pine plantations, and observe diverse wildlife, including endangered bird species.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Wretham Heath SSSI
- 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.
Place summary
Fenmere Lookout is a viewpoint located in Wretham, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is part of the East Wretham Heath SSSI, Breckland Forest SSSI, and Breckland Farmland SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4573, 0.8083
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Wretham
- Postcode
- IP24 1RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Phone
- 01603 625540
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 6 km
- Opening
- Dawn till dusk, every day, all year round
- Official site
- www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4045317392 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fenmere Lookout?
- Fenmere Lookout is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1RU), in the parish of Wretham.
- What is Fenmere Lookout?
- Fenmere Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fenmere Lookout?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1RU.
- Is Fenmere Lookout a protected site?
- Yes — Fenmere Lookout is part of the East Wretham Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fenmere Lookout free to visit?
- Yes, Fenmere Lookout is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fenmere Lookout?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1RU.