Wimbotsham
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.621, 0.391 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 61 05 |
| Population: | 664 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Wimbotsham is a small village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. It sits amid the low, flat arable landscape of eastern Norfolk, with a mix of farmland and drainage channels that reflect the area's long agricultural focus; the village has a compact historic core of cottages and a parish church that speak to medieval and later rural development.
Today the local economy remains largely agricultural, though many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Social life is centred on the village hall and church, with a quiet, community-minded feel and seasonal events; the surrounding wetlands and fields also attract local wildlife-watchers, making it a pleasant example of a working Norfolk village with a strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Wimbotsham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Wisbech 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Thetford 20.7 miles33.2 km
- March 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Ely 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Mildenhall 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Whittlesey 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Downham Market 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Chatteris 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- North Downham Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- East Downham Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Downham Market Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Downham Old Town Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Stow Bardolph Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- South Downham Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Crimplesham Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Denver Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Runcton Holme Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ryston Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Downham West Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Wimbotsham
PE34 3QG, PE34 3QH, PE34 3QU, PE34 3QE, PE34 3QA, PE34 3QX, PE34 3QJ, PE34 3QL, PE34 3QB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.6 miles60.5 km
- Stansted Airport 51.3 miles82.5 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Watlington Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Wimbotsham Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Bank House 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The White Hart 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Wimbotsham
- Wimbotsham and Stow Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Sandringham House Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Saham Wood Forest 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 19.3 miles31.1 km