Snettisham
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.879, 0.502 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 68 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 (Hunstanton) |
Snettisham is an electoral ward within the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the county of Norfolk, England. Sitting on the southern shore of The Wash, the ward includes shingle beach, tidal flats and saltmarsh that attract large wintering flocks of waders and pink‑footed geese, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and coastal walks.
The local economy mixes agriculture with tourism - caravan parks, holiday cottages and small local businesses serve visitors and residents - and the area has a long history, with the famous Iron Age Snettisham Hoard discovered nearby; overall it feels like a small, close‑knit coastal community within easy reach of King's Lynn.
Postcode districts covering Snettisham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Boston 23 miles37 km
- Wisbech 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Skegness 19.9 miles32 km
- Downham Market 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Snettisham Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Ingoldisthorpe Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Heacham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Shernborne Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Dersingham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sedgeford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Shepherd's Port Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Fring Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Hunstanton Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Sandringham Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Anmer Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Snettisham
PE31 7XG, PE31 7UW, PE31 7PE, PE31 7RE, PE31 7PY, PE31 7FP, PE31 7NY, PE31 7XQ, PE31 7RY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 35.5 miles57.1 km
- Stansted Airport 69.6 miles112 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Watlington Railway Station 15.1 miles24.3 km
Hotels near Snettisham Ad
- The Rose & Crown, Snettisham 4 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Coach & Horses Dersingham 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Caley 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Heacham Manor Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Ffolkes Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Lodge 3 5 miles8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Boutique Bedrooms 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Old Hunstanton Le Strange Arms Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
Schools in Snettisham
- Snettisham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 1 mile1.7 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 2.5 miles4 km
- Sandringham House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.7 miles25.3 km
- The Bink Hill 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 17.9 miles28.8 km