Villages · East of England
Lyng
In or near Lyng.
Lyng — a village in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 9.0 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: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyng is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of 807. It features a rural setting typical of the region, characterised by its agricultural landscape and local community. The village offers a glimpse into the quieter side of English life, with traditional residential areas and local amenities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7167, 1.0667
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Lyng
- Postcode
- NR9 5RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 807
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643293 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lyng Village Sign
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Weir Bridge
Weir Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lyng Village Sign
Lyng Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East of England
Sparham Pools Nature Reserve
Sparham Pools Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Lyng
Lyng — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
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St Edmund's Chapel
St Edmund's Chapel — ruinous chapel in Lyng, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Lyng
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Get Away Hide Away
Get Away Hide Away — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 3Campsites · East of England
Park Farm Camping
Park Farm Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping
Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Marlpit Public House
The Marlpit Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Green Dragon Public House
Green Dragon Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Gibraltar Gardens
Gibraltar Gardens in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyng?
- Lyng is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 5RA), in the parish of Lyng.
- What is Lyng?
- Lyng — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Lyng?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9 5RA.
- Is Lyng a protected site?
- Yes — Lyng is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lyng?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 5RA. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.