Villages · East of England
Illington
In or near Thompson.
Illington — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 3.6 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Illington is a village located in the East of England. It features a rural landscape typical of the region, with a small community and local amenities. The village offers a glimpse into everyday life in the English countryside, characterised by its traditional architecture and tranquil surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4708, 0.8642
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Wretham
- Postcode
- IP24 1RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646269 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Hockham War Memorial
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Saint Andrews
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Ruins of St Andrew's Church
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Where to eat & stay near Illington
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
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Angel Meadow
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The Dower House Touring Park
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Escape Pods
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Illington?
- Illington is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1RR), in the parish of Wretham.
- What is Illington?
- Illington — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Illington?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1RR.
- Is Illington a protected site?
- Yes — Illington is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Illington?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1RR.