Towns & cities · East of England
Hethersett
Hethersett — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hethersett, the nearest railway station is Wymondham, located 5.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Hethersett is NR9.
About
Hethersett is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 5,441 people. Address: NR9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5983°, 1.1833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hethersett is a large village and electoral ward in the county of Norfolk, England, about 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Norwich. It covers an area of 4.22 sq mi (10.9 km2) and had a population of 5,441 in 2,321 households at the 2001 census, increasing to 5,691 at the 2011 census. In 2013 Hethersett became the first village or town in the United Kingdom to receive a Prime Minister's Big Society Award for its outstanding contribution to the Olympic legacy and sport and fitness in general.
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Background
History
The Parish of Hethersett is, by Norfolk standards, a large one, covering 2,695 acres; it was the main settlement in the ancient Hundred of Humbleyard; it lies in the Deanery of Humbleyard and in the South Norfolk district. Hethersett stretched three miles from east to west along the line of the B1172 (the old Norwich to London road) and two miles from northwest to southeast. The road cuts it into slightly larger northern and smaller southern divisions; and the Norwich to Cambridge railway follows its southern boundary. Residential developments to the North of the village, toward little Melton has given rise to the discovery of a Roman settlement, possibly including a Roman Villa.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5983, 1.1833
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Hethersett
- Postcode
- NR9
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Population
- 5,441
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 5.7 km
- Official site
- hethersett.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q181821 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hethersett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of St Remigius in Hethersett - geograph.org.uk - 1746870.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hethersett Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Hethersett War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Church of St Remigius
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Hethersett Masjid
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Hethersett
Villages · 0.7 km
Hethersett Old Hall School
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Park Farm Hotel
Hotels · 1.5 km
Ketteringham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Ketteringham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Little Melton
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Queen Victoria's Monument, Ketteringham
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Hethersett is a village located in Norfolk, within the East of England region, with a population of 5,441. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,441
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hethersett
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Hethersett →
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Monument
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Remigius
Church of St Remigius — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hethersett War Memorial
Hethersett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ketteringham War Memorial
Ketteringham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Queen Victoria's Monument, Ketteringham
Queen Victoria's Monument, Ketteringham — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hethersett Village Sign
Hethersett Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ketteringham Village Sign
Ketteringham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Great Melton Village Sign
Great Melton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hethersett Old Hall School
Hethersett Old Hall School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Hethersett Masjid
Hethersett Masjid — a church in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hethersett Village Sign
Hethersett Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hethersett War Memorial
Hethersett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Remigius
Church of St Remigius — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Hethersett Masjid
Hethersett Masjid — a church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hethersett Old Hall School
Hethersett Old Hall School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hethersett
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Holiday Inn Norwich
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Places to eat & drink
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The Cellar House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Dog Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Green Dragon Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Marlpit Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hethersett?
- Hethersett is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9), in the parish of Hethersett.
- What is Hethersett?
- Hethersett — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hethersett?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9.
- Is Hethersett free to visit?
- Yes, Hethersett is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hethersett?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9.