Towns & cities · East of England
Hethersett
Hethersett — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hethersett is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 5,441 people. Address: NR9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5983°, 1.1833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hethersett is a large village and electoral ward in the county of Norfolk, England, about 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Norwich. It covers an area of 4.22 sq mi (10.9 km2) and had a population of 5,441 in 2,321 households at the 2001 census, increasing to 5,691 at the 2011 census. In 2013 Hethersett became the first village or town in the United Kingdom to receive a Prime Minister's Big Society Award for its outstanding contribution to the Olympic legacy and sport and fitness in general.
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Background
History
The Parish of Hethersett is, by Norfolk standards, a large one, covering 2,695 acres; it was the main settlement in the ancient Hundred of Humbleyard; it lies in the Deanery of Humbleyard and in the South Norfolk district. Hethersett stretched three miles from east to west along the line of the B1172 (the old Norwich to London road) and two miles from northwest to southeast. The road cuts it into slightly larger northern and smaller southern divisions; and the Norwich to Cambridge railway follows its southern boundary. Residential developments to the North of the village, toward little Melton has given rise to the discovery of a Roman settlement, possibly including a Roman Villa.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5983, 1.1833
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Hethersett
- Postcode
- NR9
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Population
- 5,441
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 5.7 km
- Official site
- hethersett.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q181821 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hethersett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of St Remigius in Hethersett - geograph.org.uk - 1746870.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hethersett?
- Hethersett is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9), in the parish of Hethersett.
- Is Hethersett free to visit?
- Yes, Hethersett is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hethersett?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9.