Watlington
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.671, 0.387 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 61 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Watlington is a small village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, England. It lies beside the River Great Ouse amid low-lying fenland, giving the area a strong riverside and wildlife character while sitting only a few miles from the market town of King's Lynn, which makes it a quiet commuter and agricultural community.
The village has medieval roots and a number of listed buildings and retains a traditional feel with a village hall, church and local pub acting as social hubs. Farming and small local enterprises remain important to the economy, and there is an active interest in conservation and community events that reflect its rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Watlington
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wisbech 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Spalding 24 miles38.6 km
- Thetford 23.3 miles37.5 km
- March 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Ely 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Mildenhall 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Whittlesey 23 miles37 km
- Downham Market 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Chatteris 20.6 miles33.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Watlington Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalen Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tottenhill Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wiggenhall St. Germans Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Setchey Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wormegay Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- West Winch Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Watlington
PE33 0JE, PE33 0HH, PE33 0HN, PE33 0TB, PE33 0HP, PE33 0JP, PE33 0HS, PE33 0TA, PE33 0TY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Stansted Airport 54.7 miles88 km
- Watlington Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Watlington Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Bank House 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The White Hart 5.6 miles9 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
Schools in Watlington
- Watlington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 16 miles25.8 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.4 miles28 km
- Saham Wood Forest 19.4 miles31.2 km