Towns & cities · East of England
Old Buckenham
Old Buckenham — village and civil parish in Norfolk in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles Road · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Buckenham, the nearest railway station is Eccles Road, located 4.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Old Buckenham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,270 people. Address: NR17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4700°, 1.0300°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Old Buckenham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, approximately 29 km (18 mi) south-west of Norwich. It covers an area of 20.06 km2 (7.75 sq mi) and had a population of 1,294 in 658 households at the 2001 census falling to a population of 1,270 living in 529 households at the census 2011. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of Breckland.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4700, 1.0300
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Old Buckenham
- Postcode
- NR17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 1,270
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles Road — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q986038 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Buckenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Buckenham Church - geograph.org.uk - 380007.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Old Buckenham is a town in Norfolk, located in the East of England. Visitors can explore historic sites such as Buckenham Castle and Old Buckenham Priory. The area also offers opportunities to see wildlife at Banham Zoo and experience racing at Snetterton Circuit.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,270
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
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Abbeys & priories · East of England
Old Buckenham Priory
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Memorials & monuments · East of England
Old Buckenham War Memorial
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Memorials & monuments · East of England
Banham War Memorial
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Public art & sculpture · East of England
Banham Village Sign
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Old Buckenham Village Sign
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Buckenham?
- Old Buckenham is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17), in the parish of Old Buckenham.
- What is Old Buckenham?
- Old Buckenham — village and civil parish in Norfolk in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Buckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles Road, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR17.
- Is Old Buckenham free to visit?
- Yes, Old Buckenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Buckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles Road, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17.