Castles · East of England
North Elmham Bishops Castle
In or near North Elmham.
North Elmham Bishops Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 8.5 km
About
North Elmham Bishops Castle is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
North Elmham Bishops Castle is a historical castle located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its ecclesiastical origins, having served as a residence for bishops. The site reflects the architectural styles of its time, showcasing elements typical of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and its surrounding landscape, which provide insight into the region's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7554, 0.9446
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- North Elmham
- Postcode
- NR20 5JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 8.5 km
- Official site
- gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286540 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Elmham Bishops Castle?
- North Elmham Bishops Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5JU), in the parish of North Elmham.
- What is North Elmham Bishops Castle?
- North Elmham Bishops Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to North Elmham Bishops Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 5JU.
- Is North Elmham Bishops Castle a protected site?
- Yes — North Elmham Bishops Castle is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does North Elmham Bishops Castle charge admission?
- North Elmham Bishops Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to North Elmham Bishops Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5JU. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.