West Dereham
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.58, 0.455 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 66 00 |
| Population: | 440 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
West Dereham is a small village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in Norfolk, England. It sits in low-lying arable countryside a short drive from King's Lynn and Downham Market, retaining a quiet, rural character with a scattering of historic buildings and lanes.
The village is associated with the site of a medieval priory and an historic parish church, and the local economy remains largely agricultural alongside some commuting to nearby towns. Community life is modest but active, with village events and country footpaths making it a pleasant base for walkers exploring the surrounding Fens.
Postcode districts covering West Dereham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Wisbech 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Thetford 16.8 miles27 km
- March 15.5 miles25 km
- Newmarket 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Ely 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Mildenhall 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Whittlesey 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Downham Market 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Attleborough 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Chatteris 19.1 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Wereham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wretton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- West Dereham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ryston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Crimplesham Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Boughton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Stoke Ferry Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wissey Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stradsett Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hilgay Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- East Downham Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Denver Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in West Dereham
PE33 9RH, PE33 9RE, PE33 9ED, PE33 9RS, PE33 9RQ, PE33 9RN, PE33 9RF, PE33 9UP, PE33 9RG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 35.4 miles56.9 km
- Stansted Airport 48.9 miles78.7 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Watlington Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels near West Dereham Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Crown Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16 miles25.8 km
- Saham Wood Forest 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Sandringham House Estate 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 18.6 miles30 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.9 miles32 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 20 miles32.2 km