North Downham
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.609, 0.38 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 61 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
North Downham is a largely rural ward in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England, sitting in the low-lying fenland north of the market town of Downham Market. The landscape is dominated by farmland, small villages and a network of waterways linked to the River Great Ouse, so agriculture remains a prominent part of the local economy while a proportion of residents commute to nearby centres such as King's Lynn or Cambridge.
There is a quiet village character with historic parish churches and a number of listed buildings reflecting a long settlement history, and local life tends to centre on parish events, village halls and community groups. The surrounding wetlands and drainage channels also attract walkers and birdwatchers, giving the ward a mix of agricultural, historic and natural interest.
Postcode districts covering North Downham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 10.7 miles
- Wisbech 9.8 miles
- Thetford 20.4 miles
- March 12.9 miles
- Newmarket 24.8 miles
- Ely 15.1 miles
- Mildenhall 18.2 miles
- Whittlesey 21.6 miles
- Downham Market 0.4 miles
- Chatteris 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Downham Market Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Downham Old Town Ward 0.4 miles
- East Downham Ward 0.5 miles
- South Downham Ward 0.8 miles
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 1 mile
- Stow Bardolph Parish 1.3 miles
- Denver Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Downham West Parish 1.6 miles
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ryston Parish 1.9 miles
- Barroway Drove Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Crimplesham Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in North Downham
PE38 9WG, PE38 9QU, PE38 9SL, PE38 9PD, PE38 9QD, PE38 9PX, PE38 9QZ, PE38 9PY, PE38 9GN … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 38.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 50.4 miles
- Downham Market Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels near North Downham Ad
- The Live and Let Live 0.5 miles
- Crown Lodge Hotel 5.7 miles
- Timbers Country Lodge 4 4.5 miles
- The Farmhouse at Fincham 4 4.5 miles
- Andel Lodge & Restaurant 5.6 miles
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 8.8 miles
- BrickSage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 9.7 miles
- Bedingfeld Arms 8.3 miles
- The Elm Tree Inn 4 9 miles
- Premier Inn Kings Lynn 3 9.3 miles
Schools in North Downham
- Nelson Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 1.6 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 13.7 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 14.2 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 16.3 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.2 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 19.1 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 19.5 miles
- Elveden Hall Estate 19.9 miles