Wighton
Parish in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.919, 0.871 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 93 39 |
| Population: | 222 |
| Dialling code: | 01328 (Fakenham) |
Wighton is a small village and civil parish in the district of North Norfolk in the county of Norfolk, England. It lies a few miles inland from the northern coast, within easy reach of Wells-next-the-Sea and Blakeney, set amid rolling agricultural land close to salt marshes and coastal reserves that attract walkers and birdwatchers.
The village has medieval roots and a compact core of traditional cottages and farmhouses, with local life shaped by farming and a seasonal tourism economy; many residents travel to nearby market towns for services. The atmosphere is rural and community-minded, with good access to the North Norfolk Coast and nature spots such as Holkham for wildlife and long coastal walks.
Postcode districts covering Wighton
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 21.7 miles35 km
- North Walsham 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Warham Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Little Walsingham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Walsingham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Wells with Holkham Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Priory Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Wells-next-the-Sea Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Binham Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Holkham Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Stiffkey Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hindringham Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Barsham Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Great Snoring Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Wighton
NR23 1PJ, NR23 1PD, NR23 1PB, NR23 1AL, NR23 1NZ, NR23 1SD, NR23 1PE, NR23 1PS, NR23 1PG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Stansted Airport 76.3 miles122.8 km
- Holt NNR Railway Station 10.1 miles16.3 km
- County School Railway Station 11.1 miles17.8 km
Hotels near Wighton Ad
- Victoria 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Black Lion Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Red Lion at Stiffkey 3.3 miles5.2 km
- The Railway Hotel by Barefoot Retreats 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sculthorpe Mill 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Manor Coastal Hotel & Inn, Blakeney, Norfolk 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Hoste and the Vine House Hotels 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Harper 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The White Horse Blakeney 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Kings Head 8.1 miles13 km
Local points of interest
- The Bink Hill 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Sheringham Beach Beach 14.3 miles23 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Sandringham House Estate 16.1 miles26 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Gunton Estate 19.9 miles32 km