Hethersett
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.598, 1.192 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 16 04 |
| Population: | 5,520 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 (Wymondham) |
Hethersett is a sizeable village and civil parish in the district of South Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, England, lying a few miles south‑west of Norwich. It occupies gently rolling agricultural countryside and has a mix of older stone and brick buildings around a historic core alongside more recent housing, making it both a local service centre and a popular commuter settlement for Norwich.
The village has a long history and retains a strong community feel, with local schools, shops, pubs, sports clubs and a village hall that host regular events. Traditionally agricultural in character, its economy today combines farming with small businesses and commuter incomes, and residents value the easy access to city amenities while enjoying the surrounding Norfolk landscape.
Postcode districts covering Hethersett
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lowestoft 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 22.4 miles36 km
- Thetford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Beccles 18.7 miles30.2 km
- North Walsham 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Diss 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Attleborough 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Bradwell 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Hethersett Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Ketteringham Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Little Melton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- East Carleton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cringleford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Colney Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Great Melton Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Keswick and Intwood Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bawburgh Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Swardeston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bowthorpe Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wramplingham Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Hethersett
NR9 3GP, NR9 3RW, NR9 3AY, NR9 3ES, NR9 3GD, NR9 3AL, NR9 3JJ, NR9 3DX, NR9 3DR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Stansted Airport 63.8 miles102.6 km
- Wymondham Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Wymondham Abbey Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Hethersett Ad
- Park Farm Hotel & Leisure 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Assembly House 4.6 miles7.4 km
- George Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Georgian Townhouse 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Townhouse Hotel 3.9 miles6.2 km
Schools in Hethersett
- Hethersett Academy Secondary
- Hethersett VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Saham Wood Forest 15 miles24.1 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 17.1 miles27.5 km