East Winch

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

East Winch

East Winch is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of King's Lynn. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling fields and charming woodland areas nearby.

East Winch is known for its historic church, St. Cecilia's, which dates back to the 14th century and features stunning medieval architecture. The village also has a village hall, a pub, and a primary school, making it a tight-knit community with a strong sense of local pride.

The village is well-connected by road, with the A47 passing nearby, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Overall, East Winch is a peaceful and idyllic village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the Norfolk countryside.

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East Winch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.719417/0.50473 or Grid Reference TF6916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Derelict signalbox at former East Winch station, 1995

East Winch station was on the ex-GER King's Lynn - Dereham line, closed 9/9/68. (Cf. Robert Walden's picture TF7016 : Derelict Signal Box, East Winch).

Ben Brooksbank

East Winch airstrip: aerial 2013

View from the north. The airstrip is the light green wedge in the centre, with the hangars at the right tip.

Chris

Park Farm: when is a bell not a bell?

This strange and very rusty object (no, not the dustbin) stands in the driveway, and is believed to be a partially buried marine buoy. Thanks to Richard Humphrey for identifying it. See: TF6120 : Buoys on the quay.

Chris

East Winch airstrip

Hawker Siddeley HS.745 G-BAFY and Cessna 150 G-AVUH.

Chris

Track behind East Winch airfield

The track runs parallel and to the right of the old railway.

Chris

Park Farm, storage

Chris

Buoy and bridleway

There are 2 metal marker buoys at this end of The Drive, a bridleway near Park Farm, West Bilney. See buoys nearer their natural habitat in Link

Richard Humphrey

Route of former railway line near East Winch

Richard Humphrey

Former railway trackbed and gatehouse

On the East Winch to East Walton road

Richard Humphrey

Postbox at East Winch

PE32 125. Royal Mail list this box as 'PE32 New East Winch Post Office '.

David Bremner

All Saints Church, East Winch

Perpendicular gothic.

David Bremner

All Saints Church, East Winch

The east window. Described in the church guide book as a 'ghastly botched rebuilding of perpendicular style' but by Simon Knott as 'the wholly excellent 1876 work of Clayton & Bell'.

David Bremner

Rush hour in East Winch

During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!

Basher Eyre