Great Massingham
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.763, 0.658 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 79 21 |
| Population: | 902 |
Great Massingham is a compact rural parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. The village sits among rolling arable farmland and is notable for its traditional village green and pond, which give the settlement a picturesque, quintessentially Norfolk character and make it a popular spot for local walks and wildlife watching.
Historically it retains a medieval feel with an old parish church and a number of vernacular buildings, and the area saw activity during the Second World War with nearby RAF Great Massingham. Today the local economy remains largely agricultural with small businesses and community amenities serving residents, and the parish is appreciated for its peaceful village life and easy access to other small settlements such as Little Massingham.
Postcode districts covering Great Massingham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 9.9 miles
- Wisbech 21.6 miles
- Thetford 24.3 miles
- Downham Market 16.1 miles
- Attleborough 23 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Massingham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Rougham Parish 1.8 miles
- Little Massingham Parish 1.9 miles
- Massingham with Castle Acre Ward 1.9 miles
- Harpley Parish 2.5 miles
- Weasenham All Saints Parish 2.9 miles
- West Acre Parish 3.3 miles
- Weasenham St. Peter Parish 3.6 miles
- West Rudham Parish 3.6 miles
- West Raynham Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Castle Acre Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Lexham Parish 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Great Massingham
PE32 2EX, PE32 2HU, PE32 2LD, PE32 2HL, PE32 2HF, PE32 2HJ, PE32 2HA, PE32 2HT, PE32 2HH … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 26.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 63.3 miles
- King's Lynn Railway Station 10.7 miles
- County School Railway Station 12.1 miles
Hotels near Great Massingham Ad
- The Dabbling Duck 4 0.8 miles
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 4.5 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 4.4 miles
- West Lexham 4.1 miles
- Host & Stay | The Chapel 4.2 miles
- Host & Stay | Number Two, PigLets 4.2 miles
- The Ostrich Pub 4.4 miles
- Ffolkes 3 5.4 miles
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 5.3 miles
- The Longham White Horse 4 9.8 miles
Schools in Great Massingham
- Great Massingham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sandringham House Estate 7.6 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 11.3 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 11.6 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 13.4 miles
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 14.2 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 15.2 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 16.2 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.5 miles
- The Bink Hill 16.5 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 17.1 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 19.5 miles