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Wimbotsham
Wimbotsham — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wimbotsham is located in Norfolk with the postcode PE34. The nearest railway station is Downham Market, which is 2.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Wimbotsham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 558 people. Address: PE34. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.6176°, 0.3945°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wimbotsham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated close to the River Great Ouse, 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the town of Downham Market, 18 km (11 mi) south of the town of King's Lynn, and 60 km (37 mi) west of the city of Norwich. It covers an area of 6.04 km2 (2.33 sq mi) and had a population of 558 in 262 households at the 2001 census, the population including Bexwell and increasing to 664 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The villages name means 'Winebaud's homestead/village' or 'Winebaud's hemmed-in land'. It has a primary school, a local shop and a public house called "The Chequers". Also located in the village are two churches: the Church of St Mary and the Wimbotsham Methodist Church.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6176, 0.3945
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Wimbotsham
- Postcode
- PE34
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Population
- 558
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q651067 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wimbotsham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Wimbotsham, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 315496.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Wimbotsham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Stow Bardolph Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
War Memorial (1938-1945)
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
RAF VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Church Road Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.9 km
Electric Cinema
Theatres · 1.9 km
King's Walk Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.9 km
The Swan Hotel
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Downham Market
Museums · 2.0 km
Wimbotsham is a village in Norfolk, located in the London region, with a population of 558. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 558
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wimbotsham
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Wimbotsham →
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Church Road Cemetery
Church Road Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Downham Market War Memorial
Downham Market War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
King's Walk Cemetery
King's Walk Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Rouse's Lane Cemetery
Rouse's Lane Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Dominic, Downham Market
St Dominic, Downham Market — Roman Catholic parish church in Norfolk, England.
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Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Discover Downham Heritage
Discover Downham Heritage — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · East of England
Downham Market railway station
Downham Market railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall
Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
World War
World War — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph War Memorial
Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stow Bardolph Village Sign
Stow Bardolph Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Downham Market Town Sign
Downham Market Town Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wimbotsham Village Sign
Wimbotsham Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
RAF VC Memorial
RAF VC Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial (1938-1945)
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
8 to 12 High Street
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Queen's Head Inn
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Salvation Army Citadel
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Whalebone
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Playhouse Yard
Playhouse Yard — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Downham Market
Downham Market — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · East of England
Downham Market
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph War Memorial
Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wimbotsham Village Sign
Wimbotsham Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stow Bardolph Village Sign
Stow Bardolph Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial (1938-1945)
War Memorial (1938-1945) — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall
Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wimbotsham
Places to stay
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Lakeside Caravan Park (and Fishing Lakes)
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Westerby Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · East of England
Croft Country Club
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Sportsman Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Globe Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Mitre Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbotsham?
- Wimbotsham is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE34), in the parish of Wimbotsham.
- What is Wimbotsham?
- Wimbotsham — village and civil parish in Norfolk, UK.
- How do I get to Wimbotsham?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE34.
- Is Wimbotsham free to visit?
- Yes, Wimbotsham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimbotsham?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE34.