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Villages · East of England

Houghton Saint Giles

In or near Binham.

Houghton Saint Giles — a village in england east midlands.

WW2 war memorial on the outside of St Giles church, Houghton in the Dale - geograph.org.uk - 8015871

Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Walsingham · 1.9 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Houghton Saint Giles is a village located in the East Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a community that maintains its historical charm. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small villages in this region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.8811, 0.8573
County
Norfolk
Parish
Barsham
Postcode
NR22 6AQ
Parliamentary constituency
Broadland and Fakenham
Nearest railway station
Walsingham1.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Slipper Chapel📷 4

Chapels · East of England

Slipper Chapel

Slipper Chapel — Grade I listed minor basilica in Barsham, Norfolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade Iwalsingham.org.uk
Converted farm buildings in North Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 2935346📷 5

Hostels · East of England

Loose box

Loose box — a hostel in england east midlands.

Converted farm buildings in North Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 2935346📷 5

Hostels · East of England

Barsham Barns

Barsham Barns — a hostel in england east midlands.

Converted farm buildings in North Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 2935346📷 5

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North Barsham

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox near the Barsham Arms public house, East Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 5579783📷 5

Villages · East of England

East Barsham

East Barsham — a village in england east midlands.

High Street, Little Walsingham, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 2220462📷 3

Abbeys & priories · East of England

Walsingham Friary

Walsingham Friary — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶

Where to eat & stay near Houghton Saint Giles

Places to stay

Converted farm buildings in North Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 2935346📷 5

Hostels · East of England

Loose box

Loose box — a hostel in england east midlands.

Converted farm buildings in North Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 2935346📷 5

Hostels · East of England

Barsham Barns

Barsham Barns — a hostel in england east midlands.

Elizabeth II postbox, Copy's Green Farm, Wighton - geograph.org.uk - 6642514📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Whey Curd Farm

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Caravan park screened by trees - geograph.org.uk - 3058827📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Creake Meadows

Creake Meadows — a campsite in england east midlands.

Road to rural industry near South Creake - geograph.org.uk - 3231814📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Viewlands

Viewlands — a campsite in england east midlands.

Road to rural industry near South Creake - geograph.org.uk - 3231814📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Sunnydene Caravan SiteS

Sunnydene Caravan SiteS — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox near the Barsham Arms public house, East Barsham - geograph.org.uk - 5579783📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage

White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.

The Black Lion Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3835065📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Oxford Stores Public House

Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Wighton - geograph.org.uk - 6638001📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Carpenters Arms

Carpenters Arms in England East, United Kingdom.

Former post office, Fakenham - geograph.org.uk - 2586952📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Rampant Horse Inn

The Rampant Horse Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Walsingham Road, Burnham Thorpe - geograph.org.uk - 5585320📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Lord Nelson Public House

The Lord Nelson Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Langham Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 2334234📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Bluebell

The Bluebell in England East, United Kingdom.

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High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houghton Saint Giles?
Houghton Saint Giles is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR22 6AQ), in the parish of Barsham.
What is Houghton Saint Giles?
Houghton Saint Giles — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Houghton Saint Giles?
The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR22 6AQ.
Is Houghton Saint Giles a protected site?
Yes — Houghton Saint Giles is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Houghton Saint Giles?
The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR22 6AQ.