Watlington
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.675, 0.402 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 62 11 |
Watlington is an electoral ward and residential quarter on the edge of King's Lynn in the borough of West Norfolk, Norfolk, England. It is largely made up of mixed private and council housing with local shops and community facilities, and benefits from being close to the historic port town of King's Lynn and the tidal landscapes of The Wash, which offer coastal walks and birdwatching.
The area expanded notably in the 20th century as King's Lynn grew, so its character blends older village roots with post‑war suburban development; many residents commute into the town or further afield to places such as Norwich. Community life is modest but active, with schools, clubs and local events reflecting the surrounding agricultural hinterland and maritime economy.
Postcode districts covering Watlington
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 6 miles9.7 km
- Wisbech 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Spalding 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Thetford 23.1 miles37.1 km
- March 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Ely 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Mildenhall 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Whittlesey 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Downham Market 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Chatteris 21.2 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Watlington Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Tottenhill Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalen Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Setchey Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wormegay Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Wiggenhall St. Germans Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- West Winch Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- North Runcton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Blackborough End Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Watlington
PE33 0HP, PE33 0TE, PE33 0RZ, PE33 0TL, PE33 0HE, PE33 0EZ, PE33 0JD, PE33 0JW, PE33 0JS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles59.4 km
- Stansted Airport 55 miles88.5 km
- Watlington Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Watlington Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 5.1 miles8.1 km
- The Bank House 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Grange Hotel 2 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The White Hart 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Kings Lynn Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Watlington
- Watlington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Sandringham House Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 18 miles28.9 km
- Saham Wood Forest 18.9 miles30.3 km