Forests & woodlands · East of England
Parker's Piece
In or near North Lopham.
Parker's Piece is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Parker's Piece is woodland in Norfolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.7 km away. Postcode area IP22.
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Official information
Parkers Piece and Bleyswycks Bank are nature reserves managed for wildlife conservation, featuring riverfront areas and diverse vegetation. Visitors can explore the landscape, which includes restored wetlands and paths for walking, while observing various species of plants and wildlife.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parker's Piece is a forest located in Blo' Norton, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is part of the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3718, 0.9560
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Blo' Norton
- Postcode
- IP22 2JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 9.7 km
- Official site
- www.lohp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w233510102 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parker's Piece?
- Parker's Piece is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2JQ), in the parish of Blo' Norton.
- What is Parker's Piece?
- Parker's Piece is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parker's Piece?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2JQ.
- Is Parker's Piece a protected site?
- Yes — Parker's Piece is part of the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Parker's Piece free to visit?
- Yes, Parker's Piece is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parker's Piece?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2JQ. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.