Villages · East of England
Whissonsett
In or near Pattesley.
Whissonsett — a village in england east midlands.
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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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whissonsett is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of 488. The village features typical rural English architecture and a community-oriented atmosphere. It serves as a quiet residential area with access to local amenities and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a peaceful environment reflective of traditional village life in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7721, 0.8417
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Whissonsett
- Postcode
- NR20 5FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 488
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634146 (CC BY 4.0)
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Whissonsett Village Sign
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Whissonett War Memorial
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Godwick deserted village
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All Saints
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The Oaks Glamping
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Colkirk
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Whissonsett Village Sign
Whissonsett Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whissonett War Memorial
Whissonett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Godwick
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Horningtoft Village Sign
Horningtoft Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Godwick deserted village
Godwick deserted village — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Godwick deserted village
Godwick deserted village — archaeological in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Whissonsett
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Oaks Glamping
The Oaks Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fakenham Racecourse
Fakenham Racecourse — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fakenham Racecourse camping
Fakenham Racecourse camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Old Farmhouse
The Old Farmhouse — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Rampant Horse Inn
The Rampant Horse Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whissonsett?
- Whissonsett is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5FF), in the parish of Whissonsett.
- What is Whissonsett?
- Whissonsett — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Whissonsett?
- Drivers can use postcode NR20 5FF.
- Is Whissonsett a protected site?
- Yes — Whissonsett is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whissonsett?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5FF. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.