Castle Rising
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.789, 0.483 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 67 24 |
| Population: | 216 |
| Dialling code: | 01553 (Kings Lynn) |
The village and civil parish of Castle Rising sits in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in rural Norfolk, England. It lies close to the tidal flats of The Wash and is surrounded by arable farmland, giving it a quiet coastal‑agricultural character while remaining within easy reach of the historic port of King's Lynn.
The parish’s most striking feature is the 12th‑century fortress Castle Rising Castle, a large Norman keep whose ruins and earthworks dominate the landscape; it is one of the county’s more impressive medieval monuments and attracts walkers and history enthusiasts. The community is small and traditionally organised around a village green and parish church, with an economy focused on farming and a modest amount of heritage tourism that keeps local traditions visible.
Postcode districts covering Castle Rising
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Boston 24.8 miles40 km
- Wisbech 15.7 miles25.3 km
- March 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Downham Market 13.6 miles21.8 km
Neighbouring places
- The Woottons Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Roydon Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- South Wootton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Sandringham Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Congham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pott Row Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- North Wootton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Gaywood North Bank Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Grimston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hillington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Springwood Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bawsey Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Castle Rising
PE31 6BA, PE30 3GZ, PE31 6AL, PE31 6AA, PE31 6AB, PE30 3PD, PE31 6AJ, PE31 6YZ, PE30 3HQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 34.4 miles55.3 km
- Stansted Airport 63.3 miles101.9 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Watlington Railway Station 9 miles14.5 km
Hotels near Castle Rising Ad
- The Ffolkes Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Coach & Horses Dersingham 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 2.5 miles4 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Rose & Crown, Snettisham 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 4.4 miles7 km
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Bank House 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
Local points of interest
- Sandringham House Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Saham Wood Forest 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 19.6 miles31.6 km