Hempnall
Ward in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.491, 1.292 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 23 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
The ward covers the village and surrounding countryside around Hempnall in the district of South Norfolk, county of Norfolk, in eastern England. It is predominantly rural, characterised by rolling arable fields, hedgerows and small woodlands, with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Norwich or market towns like Long Stratton for work and services.
Local life revolves around a mix of historic buildings and village amenities - a parish church, village hall, primary school and pubs - and active community groups that organise fetes, clubs and conservation activities. Agriculture and small local businesses remain important to the economy, and the area’s traditional Norfolk architecture and close‑knit community give it a quietly distinctive, village‑centred character.
Postcode districts covering Hempnall
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Lowestoft 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Great Yarmouth 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Thetford 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Stowmarket 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Beccles 11.9 miles19.1 km
- North Walsham 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Diss 11 miles17.7 km
- Attleborough 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Bradwell 18.1 miles29.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Hempnall Green Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hempnall Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Morningthorpe and Fritton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Shelton and Hardwick Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Topcroft Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Stratton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Saxlingham Nethergate Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Tasburgh Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Long Stratton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bedingham Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Tharston and Hapton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Newton Flotman Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Hempnall
NR15 1NY, NR15 2SF, NR15 1NW, NR15 2SS, NR15 2SW, NR15 2QQ, NR15 2AD, NR15 2AE, NR15 2QR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Stansted Airport 61.3 miles98.7 km
- Wymondham Railway Station 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Spooner Row Railway Station 9.2 miles14.8 km
Hotels near Hempnall Ad
- The Assembly House 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Dragons Den 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- George Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Munnings Lodge 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Hempnall
- Hempnall Primary School Primary
- Preston C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carrow Road Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 9.3 miles14.9 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 9.3 miles15 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 9.3 miles15 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 19.6 miles31.5 km