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Wickmere
Wickmere — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wickmere, the nearest railway station is Aylsham, located 7.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Wickmere is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 125 people. Address: NR11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8541°, 1.2263°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wickmere is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, 18.9 miles (30.4 km) north of Norwich, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) south-southwest of Cromer and 132 miles (212 km) northeast of London. The nearest railway station is at Gunton for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. In the 2001 census it had a population of 125, which increased to 158 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, the it falls within the district of North Norfolk.
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Background
History
Over the years archaeological finds have proved that people have lived in the parish of Wickmere as far back as prehistoric times. These finds, made in 1991 take the form of prehistoric pot boiler. These flints represent the use of fire by the early inhabitants of the area for the purposes of heating water for cooking and washing.
Description
Wickmere gets its name from the old English meaning Lake by a dairy farm. The village is made up of a few cottages built to provide accommodation for the workers on the near-by Wolterton Estate, which was once the family seat of the younger brother of the Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. The parish has a long history that pe-dates the Norman Conquest
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- Coordinates
- 52.8541, 1.2263
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wickmere
- Postcode
- NR11
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 125
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1832641 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wickmere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wickmere Wolterton Village Sign.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
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Aldborough Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Black Boys Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Aldborough
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Saint Margaret
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Wolterton Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Calthorpe Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Thurgarton
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Erpingham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Erpingham
Museums · 2.4 km
All Saints Church, Thurgarton
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Wickmere is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 125. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 125
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Wickmere
9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Wickmere →
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Saracen's Head
Saracen's Head in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East of England
Wolterton Hall
Wolterton Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Erpingham War Memorial
Erpingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Calthorpe Village Sign
Calthorpe Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Erpingham Village Sign
Erpingham Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Saint Margaret
Saint Margaret — archaeological in england east midlands.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign
Wickmere with Wolterton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Saracen's Head
Saracen's Head in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldborough Village Sign
Aldborough Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Saint Margaret
Saint Margaret — archaeological in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Wickmere
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mannington Hall
Mannington Hall — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Downtide Caravans
Downtide Caravans — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Deer's Glade Car. & Camp. Park
Deer's Glade Car. & Camp. Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Saracen's Head
Saracen's Head in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Vernon Arms
Vernon Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House
The White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wickmere?
- Wickmere is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11), in the parish of Wickmere.
- What is Wickmere?
- Wickmere — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wickmere?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11.
- Is Wickmere a protected site?
- Yes — Wickmere is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wickmere free to visit?
- Yes, Wickmere is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wickmere?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11.