Shouldham
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.655, 0.483 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 68 09 |
| Population: | 605 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Shouldham is a small village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in Norfolk, England. Sitting on the edge of the fenland and close to the River Great Ouse, it combines low-lying arable countryside with a compact historic village core that includes a medieval church and the site of a former priory, reminders of its long agricultural and ecclesiastical past.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns such as Downham Market and King's Lynn. Village life is centred on community amenities like the church and village hall, occasional local events and quiet walking routes, making it a peaceful base for those after a rural lifestyle within reach of regional services.
Postcode districts covering Shouldham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Wisbech 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Thetford 19.9 miles32 km
- March 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Ely 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Mildenhall 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Downham Market 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Attleborough 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Chatteris 22.9 miles36.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Airfield Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Shouldham Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Fincham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Marham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Wormegay Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stradsett Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Tottenhill Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Crimplesham Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Blackborough End Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Barton Bendish Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Shouldham
PE33 0DH, PE33 0BZ, PE33 9EY, PE33 0BJ, PE33 0DD, PE33 0BT, PE33 0DL, PE33 0DJ, PE33 0DE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.5 miles54 km
- Stansted Airport 54.2 miles87.2 km
- Watlington Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Shouldham Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Bank House 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Red Lion 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The White Hart 7.6 miles12.3 km
Schools in Shouldham
- St Martin At Shouldham C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 14.9 miles24 km
- Saham Wood Forest 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 19 miles30.5 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19.4 miles31.2 km