West Dereham
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.556, 0.446 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 65 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
West Dereham is a small village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England. Set in the flat, agricultural landscape of the Fens and not far from the River Great Ouse, it feels distinctly rural while being within easy reach of King's Lynn and Downham Market.
The village is perhaps best known for the remains of a medieval abbey founded in the 12th century and a parish church with medieval origins, which give a strong local sense of history. The economy is largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby towns, and community life revolves around the church, village hall and occasional local events, reflecting a quietly historic but still active parish.
Postcode districts covering West Dereham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Wisbech 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Thetford 16 miles25.7 km
- March 15 miles24.2 km
- Newmarket 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Ely 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Mildenhall 14 miles22.5 km
- Whittlesey 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Downham Market 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Attleborough 24.2 miles39 km
- Chatteris 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Wretton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hilgay Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Wereham Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ryston Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Southery Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stoke Ferry Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Fordham Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Boughton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Denver Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Whittington Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Crimplesham Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Wissey Ward 3.9 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in West Dereham
PE33 9RU, PE33 9QG, PE33 9RS, PE33 9US
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.1 miles58.1 km
- Stansted Airport 47.2 miles76 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lakenheath Railway Station 8.4 miles13.5 km
Hotels near West Dereham Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Crown Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Saham Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles29.2 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 19.1 miles30.8 km