Towns & cities · East of England
Hillington
Hillington — village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hillington is located in the East Midlands, with the postcode PE31. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, and no additional accessibility information is provided.
About
Hillington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 10 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 299 people. Address: PE31. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.8002°, 0.5473°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hillington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Hillington is located 6.4 miles (10.3 km) north-east of King's Lynn and 33 miles (53 km) north-west of Norwich, along the A148.
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Background
History
(east face)]] Hillington's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for the settlement of Hythla's people. In the Domesday Book, Hillington is recorded as a settlement of 46 households in the hundred of Freebridge. In 1086, the village was divided between the estates of William de Warenne, Eudo, son of Spirewic and Berner the Bowman. Hillington Hall was built in 1624 and later incorporated into a new hall by William Donthorn, c1824-30. Hillington Hall was demolished c1947 but the gatehouse remains and is a listed building. The Ffolkes Arms Pub has stood in the village since 1845 and is reputedly haunted by the ghost of a nanny who jumped from the building to her death…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8002, 0.5473
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Hillington
- Postcode
- PE31
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Population
- 299
Sources
- wikidata: Q683759 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hillington, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Hillington, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 309214.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hillington Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Hillington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Flitcham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Flitcham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Flitcham
Villages · 1.5 km
Gatton Waters
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
The Anvil Inn
Campsites · 2.1 km
Saint Mary
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Appleton Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
West Newton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
Hillington is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 299. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 299
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hillington
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Appleton medieval and early post-medieval settlement
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flitcham War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sandringham War Memorial
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
York Cottage
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Sandringham House
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Saint Felix
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Saint Mary
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📷 3Castles · East of England
Sandringham Estate Visitors' entrance
Sandringham Estate Visitors' entrance — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands,
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sandringham War Memorial
Sandringham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hillington War Memorial
Hillington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Grimston War Memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Anmer Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Babingley Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Flitcham Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Grimston Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hillington Village Sign
Hillington Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
West Newton Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Chinese Joss
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Appleton Water Tower
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📷 5Museums · East of England
Sandringham, Norfolk
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hillington Village Sign
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hillington War Memorial
Hillington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands,
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flitcham War Memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Flitcham Village Sign
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Hillington
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Gatton Waters
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Happy Valley Norfolk
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Sandringham Estate
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Old Appleyard
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Mitre Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Hare Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillington?
- Hillington is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31), in the parish of Hillington.
- What is Hillington?
- Hillington — village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillington?
- Drivers can use postcode PE31.
- Is Hillington a protected site?
- Yes — Hillington is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hillington free to visit?
- Yes, Hillington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.