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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
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbotsham?
- Wimbotsham is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE34), in the parish of Wimbotsham.
- 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.