Watlington
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, PE33, 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 miles
- Wisbech 9.9 miles
- Spalding 24.5 miles
- Thetford 23.1 miles
- March 15.7 miles
- Ely 19.7 miles
- Mildenhall 22.4 miles
- Whittlesey 23.7 miles
- Downham Market 5.1 miles
- Chatteris 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Watlington Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Tottenhill Parish 0.8 miles
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalen Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Setchey Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Wormegay Parish 1.9 miles
- Wiggenhall St. Germans Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Shouldham Thorpe Parish 2.6 miles
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 2.8 miles
- West Winch Built-up area 3 miles
- North Runcton Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Blackborough End Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Watlington
PE33 0HP, PE33 0RS, PE33 0TL, PE33 0TU, PE33 0JQ, PE33 0RJ, PE33 0TT, PE33 0JN, PE33 0SN … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 55 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Downham Market Railway Station 5.1 miles
Hotels near Watlington Ad
- Andel Lodge & Restaurant 1.1 miles
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 4.1 miles
- BrickSage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 5.1 miles
- Dukes Head Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Live and Let Live 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Kings Lynn 3 4.8 miles
- The Farmhouse at Fincham 4 4.4 miles
- Timbers Country Lodge 4 4.4 miles
- Bank House 3 5.4 miles
- Grange Hotel 2 6.7 miles
Schools in Watlington
- Watlington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.3 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 11.7 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 13.6 miles
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.6 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 16.1 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 18 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 18.9 miles