Wimbotsham
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.618, 0.394 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 62 04 |
| 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, sitting on the edge of the drained Fenlands a few miles from Downham Market and King's Lynn. The low-lying landscape of open arable fields, ditches and waterways reflects its fenland character and makes the area pleasant for country walks and birdwatching.
The settlement has a long rural history evidenced by a medieval parish church and several listed buildings, and agriculture remains important to the local economy even as many people commute to nearby towns. Social life centres on a village hall and local clubs and events, with a noticeable community spirit that helps preserve the village’s historic character and landscape.
Postcode districts covering Wimbotsham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 10 miles16.1 km
- Wisbech 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Thetford 20.4 miles32.9 km
- March 13.7 miles22 km
- Ely 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Mildenhall 18.6 miles30 km
- Whittlesey 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Downham Market 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Chatteris 18.4 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- North Downham Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- East Downham Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Downham Market Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Downham Old Town Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- South Downham Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stow Bardolph Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Crimplesham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Denver Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ryston Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Downham West Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Wimbotsham
PE34 3QL, PE34 3QN, PE34 3QU, PE34 3PZ, PE34 3QG, PE34 3QQ, PE38 9FL, PE38 9FH, PE34 3QF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.5 miles60.3 km
- Stansted Airport 51.1 miles82.2 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Watlington Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Wimbotsham Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate 9 miles14.5 km
- The Bank House 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Dukes Head Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The White Hart 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Wimbotsham
- Wimbotsham and Stow Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Sandringham House Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Saham Wood Forest 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 19 miles30.7 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 19.5 miles31.4 km