Wildlife reserves · East of England
Hethel Old Thorn
In or near Hethel.
Hethel Old Thorn — nature reserve in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hethel Old Thorn, the nearest railway station is Wymondham, which is 5.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR14 8HE, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Hethel Old Thorn is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5591°, 1.2013°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hethel Old Thorn is a 0.025-hectare (0.062-acre) nature reserve south-west of Norwich in Norfolk. It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. This is the smallest wildlife trust nature reserve in Britain, consisting of one ancient hawthorn tree, which may date to the thirteenth century. In 1755 its girth was recorded as 9 feet 1 inch, and it has now decayed to a much smaller size, but it is still healthy.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5591, 1.2013
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Bracon Ash
- Postcode
- NR14 8HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5747937 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hethel Old Thorn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A tiny nature reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1395410.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hethel Old Thorn?
- Hethel Old Thorn is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 8HE), in the parish of Bracon Ash.
- What is Hethel Old Thorn?
- Hethel Old Thorn — nature reserve in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hethel Old Thorn?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 8HE.
- Who owns Hethel Old Thorn?
- Hethel Old Thorn is owned by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Hethel Old Thorn free to visit?
- Yes, Hethel Old Thorn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hethel Old Thorn?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 8HE.
- Are dogs allowed at Hethel Old Thorn?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.