National landscapes (AONB) · East of England
Weybourne, Norfolk
Weybourne is a village on the coast of North Norfolk, England. The village is surrounded by arable fields, woodland and heathland; it straddles the A149 coast road, 3 miles (5 km) west of Sheringham,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Weybourne is a village on the coast of North Norfolk, England. The village is surrounded by arable fields, woodland and heathland; it straddles the A149 coast road, 3 miles (5 km) west of Sheringham, within the Norfolk Coast AONB. The area is popular for its local countryside and coastline, particularly for walking, wildlife and bird-watching. In local dialect, Weybourne may be pronounced "Webburn" or "Webbun". The second element of the name refers to a stream, or burn.
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From the Wikipedia article
Weybourne is a village on the coast of North Norfolk, England. The village is surrounded by arable fields, woodland and heathland; it straddles the A149 coast road, 3 miles (5 km) west of Sheringham, within the Norfolk Coast AONB. The area is popular for its local countryside and coastline, particularly for walking, wildlife and bird-watching. In local dialect, Weybourne may be pronounced "Webburn" or "Webbun". The second element of the name refers to a stream, or burn.
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Background
History
Weybourne is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is called Wabrume. The remains of the Augustinian priory, founded around 1200 AD by Sir Ralph de Meyngaren (Mainwearing), stand on the site of a simpler Anglo-Saxon church. By 1494 one prior and three canons lived there: one canon complained that the priory was so poor it was unable to pay him his 20 shillings of annual pocket money. At a visitation in 1514, there was only one prior and one canon and this situation remained until King Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of monasteries and priories.
Description
A popular attraction is the Muckleburgh Collection: the largest privately owned collection of tanks, armoured cars and other military vehicles used in wars across the globe.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9420, 1.1380
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Weybourne
- Postcode
- NR25 7TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Weybourne, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weybourne, Norfolk?
- Weybourne, Norfolk is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR25 7TD), in the parish of Weybourne.
- Is Weybourne, Norfolk free to visit?
- Yes, Weybourne, Norfolk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weybourne, Norfolk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR25 7TD. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.