Villages · East of England
Watton
In or near Merton.
Watton — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
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: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watton is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 9,924. The village is characterised by its rural setting and local amenities, typical of small English communities. It serves as a centre for surrounding agricultural areas and offers a glimpse into village life in this part of the country.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5667, 0.8333
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Watton
- Postcode
- IP25 6PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 9,924
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634662 (CC BY 4.0)
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Watton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Watton, Norfolk
Museums · 0.7 km
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Hotels · 0.8 km
Museum 4 Watton
Museums · 0.8 km
Wayland Hall
Gardens · 0.8 km
Watton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Watton Clock Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Wayland Wood
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Watton Country Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.9 km
Neaton
Villages · 1.1 km
Merton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Merton
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Watton War Memorial
Watton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Watton, Norfolk
Watton, Norfolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Museums · East of England
Museum 4 Watton
Museum 4 Watton — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · East of England
Wayland Hall
Wayland Hall — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Watton Village Sign
Watton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Watton
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Green Dragon Public House
Green Dragon Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watton?
- Watton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 6PG), in the parish of Watton.
- What is Watton?
- Watton — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Watton?
- Drivers can use postcode IP25 6PG.
- Is Watton a protected site?
- Yes — Watton 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 6PG. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.