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 miles
- Wisbech 13.3 miles
- Thetford 19.9 miles
- March 18.1 miles
- Ely 19.8 miles
- Mildenhall 20.7 miles
- Downham Market 5.7 miles
- Attleborough 24.5 miles
- Chatteris 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Airfield Ward 0.2 miles
- Shouldham Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 1.6 miles
- Fincham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Marham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Wormegay Parish 2.3 miles
- Stradsett Parish 2.5 miles
- Tottenhill Parish 3 miles
- Crimplesham Parish 3.5 miles
- Blackborough End Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Barton Bendish Parish 3.6 miles
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Shouldham
PE33 0BW, PE33 0DN, PE33 9EX, PE33 0BN, PE33 0DL, PE33 0EQ, PE33 0DJ, PE33 0BS, PE33 0BJ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 54.2 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Downham Market Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels near Shouldham Ad
- The Farmhouse at Fincham 4 1.6 miles
- Timbers Country Lodge 4 1.6 miles
- Andel Lodge & Restaurant 3.3 miles
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 6.2 miles
- The Live and Let Live 5.7 miles
- BrickSage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 7.3 miles
- Dukes Head Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- Bedingfeld Arms 6.2 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 6.9 miles
- Grange Hotel 2 8.3 miles
Schools in Shouldham
- St Martin At Shouldham C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.8 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 12.2 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 14.9 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 15.2 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.4 miles
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 16.5 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 19 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 19.4 miles