Wissey
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.598, 0.509 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 70 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
Wissey is a largely rural ward in the western part of the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. It sits along the valley of the River Wissey and is characterised by low-lying fenland, drainage channels and stretches of riparian woodland, which together support a rich variety of farmland birds and offer pleasant riverside walks.
The local economy is dominated by arable farming, with many residents also commuting to nearby towns such as King's Lynn and Norwich for work. Historic features like medieval churches and old mill sites hint at a long-settled past, while community life today revolves around village halls, pubs and agricultural events, with active local interest in conservation and flood management.
Postcode districts covering Wissey
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Wisbech 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Thetford 16.1 miles26 km
- March 18 miles28.9 km
- Newmarket 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Ely 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Mildenhall 16.8 miles27 km
- Downham Market 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Attleborough 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Chatteris 21.7 miles35 km
Neighbouring places
- Boughton Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Wereham Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Barton Bendish Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stoke Ferry Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Wretton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fincham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Oxborough Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Whittington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Stradsett Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Crimplesham Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Marham Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Airfield Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Wissey
PE33 9QX, PE33 9GJ, PE33 9AT, PE33 9GF, PE33 9FL, PE33 9QW, PE33 9QU, PE33 9QN, PE33 9SR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 32.9 miles52.9 km
- Stansted Airport 50.6 miles81.5 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Watlington Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Wissey Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Crown Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Red Lion 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Best Western the George Hotel, Swaffham 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
Schools in Wissey
- All Saints Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Saham Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 14 miles22.6 km
- Sandringham House Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.9 miles30.4 km