Towns & cities · East of England
Wendling
Wendling — village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wendling is located in Norfolk, with the nearest railway station being Dereham, which is 6.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Wendling is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 313 people. Address: NR19. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6790°, 0.8552°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wendling is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi) and had a population of 323 in 140 households at the 2001 census, reducing to a population of 313 in 129 households at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of Breckland. The villages name possibly means "W(a)endel's people" or perhaps, "Wennel's place". The exact form of the personal name is not clear. The pioneering photographer Robert Howlett, famous for his iconic portrait of the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is buried in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul. The village was served by Wendling railway station until 1968.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6790, 0.8552
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Wendling
- Postcode
- NR19
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 313
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1929583 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wendling, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wendling Church - geograph.org.uk - 383680.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Wendling is a village in Norfolk, East of England, with a population of 313. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 313
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
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Things to see in Wendling
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Church of St Margaret
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Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul — Grade I listed church in Scarning, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Wendling Abbey
Wendling Abbey — architectural structure in Wendling, Breckland, England, UK.
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Shipdham War Memorial
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Great Dunham War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Scarning War Memorial Cross
Scarning War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Fransham War Memorial
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Shipdham Village Sign
Shipdham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Bradenham Village Sign
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Scarning Village Sign
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Cranes Corner Village Sign
Cranes Corner Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Wendling Village Sign
Wendling Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Wendling Village Sign
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Wendling Abbey
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Greenbanks Country Hotel Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cranes Corner Village Sign
Cranes Corner Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Scarning War Memorial Cross
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter and St Paul
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Where to eat & stay near Wendling
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wendling?
- Wendling is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19), in the parish of Wendling.
- What is Wendling?
- Wendling — village and civil parish in Norfolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wendling?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19.
- Is Wendling a protected site?
- Yes — Wendling is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wendling free to visit?
- Yes, Wendling is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wendling?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19.