Heacham
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.907, 0.488 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 67 37 |
| Population: | 4,714 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 (Hunstanton) |
Heacham is a large coastal village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. It sits on the sheltered bay of The Wash between Hunstanton and Snettisham, close to the royal estate at Sandringham, and is noted for its sandy beaches, dunes and salt marshes that attract walkers and birdwatchers.
The settlement has a long history with a traditional village core and a medieval parish church, while the local economy leans on tourism - caravan parks and holiday cottages - alongside small-scale horticulture and services for residents. Socially it mixes a year‑round community with a strong seasonal influx of visitors, and the coastline and nearby reserves make it popular with naturalists and families seeking quieter seaside amenities.
Postcode districts covering Heacham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Boston 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Wisbech 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Skegness 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Downham Market 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Heacham Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Hunstanton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Snettisham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sedgeford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ingoldisthorpe Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Shepherd's Port Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Old Hunstanton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Shernborne Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Fring Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Holme next the Sea Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Dersingham Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Heacham
PE31 7AJ, PE31 7EU, PE31 7DS, PE31 7JX, PE31 7AB, PE31 7HD, PE31 7BU, PE31 7JB, PE31 7LB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles59.3 km
- Stansted Airport 71.4 miles114.9 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Watlington Railway Station 16.7 miles27 km
Hotels near Heacham Ad
- The Rose & Crown, Snettisham 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Caley 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Heacham Manor Hotel 3 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Coach & Horses Dersingham 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Lodge 3 3.1 miles5 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Boutique Bedrooms 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Old Hunstanton Le Strange Arms Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Briarfields Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Ffolkes Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Heacham
- Heacham Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Heacham Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 1 mile1.6 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 13.6 miles22 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.6 miles25.2 km
- The Bink Hill 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 19.7 miles31.7 km