Museums · East of England
Watton, Norfolk
In or near Merton.
Watton, Norfolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Watton, Norfolk is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Museum for Watton is located in Wayland Hall and showcases the local history of Watton, including both civilian and military aspects. Visitors can engage with exhibits and even try on historical costumes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watton, Norfolk, is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the region's past. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the cultural narrative of Watton and its surroundings.
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Background
History
The towns name means 'Wada's farm/settlement'. At the time of Edward the Confessor, Watton consisted of two manors, the head manor held by the freewoman Aldred, and the other held by Ralf FitzWalter, which was a gift of the King. By 1139 it was in the possession of Robert de Vaux. After passing to various descendants, Richard de Rupella (elsewhere Rokele) was granted the manor in 1249 as a reward for his service as a knight, and it came to be known as Rokele's Manor. In 1414, Watton fell under John, Lord Roos of Hamlak, and by 1462 the manors were owned by Richard Rosse and Robert Wessingham. On 25 April 1674 a great fire broke out destroying sixty houses, the Butchers Shambles and other…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5713, 0.8259
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Watton
- Postcode
- IP25 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Phone
- +44 1953 797060
- Opening
- Wednesday to Saturday 10am–4pm; other times by appointment only
- Official site
- www.museumforwatton.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Watton, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watton, Norfolk?
- Watton, Norfolk is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 6AG), in the parish of Watton.
- What is Watton, Norfolk?
- Watton, Norfolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watton, Norfolk?
- Drivers can use postcode IP25 6AG.
- Is Watton, Norfolk a protected site?
- Yes — Watton, Norfolk is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Watton, Norfolk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 6AG. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.