Shouldham Thorpe
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.648, 0.447 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 65 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Shouldham Thorpe is a small, sparsely populated civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, set in the low-lying, largely agricultural landscape typical of west Norfolk. The settlement is essentially a scattering of farmsteads and a few traditional flint-and-brick cottages rather than a dense village, surrounded by arable fields, drainage ditches and the open fenland-style countryside that draws walkers and birdwatchers.
The local economy is dominated by farming, with many residents either working on the land or commuting to nearby towns for employment and services, so community life is quiet and closely knit. There are historic roots evident in the pattern of lanes and old farm buildings, and the area’s peaceful rural character and proximity to Norfolk’s wider network of lanes and nature areas make it typical of the county’s quieter parishes.
Postcode districts covering Shouldham Thorpe
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Wisbech 11.8 miles19 km
- Thetford 20.4 miles32.9 km
- March 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Ely 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Mildenhall 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Whittlesey 25 miles40.2 km
- Downham Market 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Chatteris 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Shouldham Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Airfield Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Stradsett Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Wormegay Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fincham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tottenhill Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crimplesham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Watlington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Marham Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Shouldham Thorpe
PE33 0ED, PE33 0EA, PE33 0EF, PE33 0DP, PE33 0DW, PE33 0EB, PE33 0EE, PE33 0DT, PE33 0DS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 35.1 miles56.4 km
- Stansted Airport 53.5 miles86.1 km
- Watlington Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Shouldham Thorpe Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Bank House 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The White Hart 7.5 miles12 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sandringham House Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Saham Wood Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 17 miles27.4 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.6 miles28.4 km