Methwold
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.534, 0.517 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 70 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Methwold is a largely rural ward in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. It sits close to the county boundary with Suffolk and features the flat, open landscapes of west Norfolk - arable farmland, small woodlands and broad skies that reflect the area's fenland-influenced character.
The local economy is centred on agriculture and small enterprises, with a village-focused community life around a parish church, village hall and primary school; many residents also commute to larger towns for work and services. The settlement has deep historical roots dating back to medieval times, visible in older farmsteads and listed buildings, and retains a quiet, community‑oriented social atmosphere with annual local events and volunteer groups.
Postcode districts covering Methwold
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.8 miles35 km
- Wisbech 17.2 miles27.8 km
- Thetford 12.7 miles20.5 km
- March 18 miles29 km
- Newmarket 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Ely 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Mildenhall 12.4 miles20 km
- Downham Market 7.5 miles12 km
- Attleborough 21.1 miles34 km
- Chatteris 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Methwold Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Brookville Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Whittington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Stoke Ferry Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Wretton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Northwold Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Feltwell Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- West Dereham Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Boughton Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Wereham Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Oxborough Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Foulden Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Methwold
IP26 4RS, IP26 5LN, PE33 9SD, IP26 4RE, IP26 4QE, IP26 4PX, IP26 5LU, IP26 4PB, IP26 4RR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
- Stansted Airport 46.4 miles74.7 km
- Lakenheath Railway Station 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Brandon Railway Station 7.2 miles11.5 km
Hotels near Methwold Ad
- The Crown Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
Schools in Methwold
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold C of E Primary School Primary
- Iceni Secondary Academy Secondary
- Sheridan House School Independent - special
- The Norman C of E Primary School, Northwold Primary
Local points of interest
- Lynford Hall Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Saham Wood Forest 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 15.4 miles24.8 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km