Flitcham

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Flitcham

Cemetery at Flitcham
Cemetery at Flitcham Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Flitcham is a quaint village situated in the county of Norfolk, England. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the West Norfolk countryside, it is located approximately 12 miles northeast of the historic market town of King's Lynn. With its idyllic rural setting and charming atmosphere, Flitcham offers a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike.

The village is home to a close-knit community and has a population of around 400 residents. It has a rich history dating back to medieval times, evident through its beautiful architecture and historic landmarks. One such landmark is the All Saints Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 14th century, known for its strikingly tall tower and intricate stained glass windows.

Flitcham benefits from its proximity to the royal Sandringham Estate, which lies just two miles to the east. The estate, which serves as the country retreat of the British royal family, offers stunning gardens, woodland walks, and a museum showcasing the history of the royal residence.

The village itself boasts several amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a traditional pub, providing a sense of community and convenience for its residents. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration, with numerous footpaths and bridleways to discover.

In summary, Flitcham is a charming village in Norfolk, known for its scenic beauty, historical heritage, and close-knit community. Whether exploring the local landmarks or enjoying the tranquility of the countryside, Flitcham offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Flitcham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.810096/0.563468 or Grid Reference TF7226. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cemetery at Flitcham
Cemetery at Flitcham
Farm track near Flitcham
Farm track near Flitcham
Grass field near Flitcham Paston's Clump in the distance on the right of the picture.
Grass field near Flitcham
Paston's Clump in the distance on the right of the picture.
Barley field near Paston's Clump
Barley field near Paston's Clump
Track by the churchyard, Flitcham
Track by the churchyard, Flitcham
St. Mary's church, Flitcham A once much larger church dating from the eleventh century with fourteenth century additions <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St. Mary's church, Flitcham
A once much larger church dating from the eleventh century with fourteenth century additions LinkExternal link
St. Mary's church, Flitcham Norman tower and ruined fourteenth century south transept <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St. Mary's church, Flitcham
Norman tower and ruined fourteenth century south transept LinkExternal link
Grass field and woodland, Flitcham
Grass field and woodland, Flitcham
Grass field near Flitcham
Grass field near Flitcham
Grass field near Flitcham
Grass field near Flitcham
Wheat field near Flitcham
Wheat field near Flitcham
Wheat field and Denbeck Wood
Wheat field and Denbeck Wood
Field edge and Denbeck Wood
Field edge and Denbeck Wood
Grass field with uncut verge
Grass field with uncut verge
Grass field near Anmer
Grass field near Anmer
Farm track to Westwood Belts
Farm track to Westwood Belts
11-15 Lynn Road Pairs of historic cottages on the main road
11-15 Lynn Road
Pairs of historic cottages on the main road
St Mary, Flitcham: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Flitcham: churchyard (1)
Show me another place!

Flitcham is located at Grid Ref: TF7226 (Lat: 52.810096, Lng: 0.563468)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///rubble.disgraced.nodded. Near Grimston, Norfolk

Nearby Locations

Decoy Plantation Flitcham

Related Wikis

Flitcham, Norfolk

Flitcham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is located 7.1 miles (11.4 km) north-east of King's Lynn and 33 miles...

Flitcham with Appleton

Flitcham with Appleton is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 17.08 km2 (6.59 sq mi) and had a population of 236 in 96...

Hillington railway station

Hillington railway station was a station in Hillington, Norfolk on the now closed Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway line between South Lynn and...

Hillington, Norfolk

Hillington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) and had a population of 287 in 123...

River Cong (Norfolk)

The River Cong is a stream in the west of the county of Norfolk, only 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in length. It is a tributary of the River Babingley. The spring...

Appleton Water Tower

The Appleton Water Tower is a Victorian water tower located in Sandringham, Norfolk. It was constructed in 1877 to improve the quality of the water supply...

Anmer Hall

Anmer Hall is a Georgian country house in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England. Built in the 19th century, it was acquired by the Sandringham Estate...

Anmer

Anmer is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is around 12 miles (19 km) north-east of the town of King's Lynn and 35...

Related Videos

#SHORTS - Queen Elizabeth leaving Flitcham Church in Norfolk in January 1992

SHORTS #QueenElizabeth #royalFamily #flitchamchurch #SHORTS - Queen Elizabeth leaving Flitcham Church in Norfolk in ...

Greylag Goslings #shorts

Filmed at Abbey Farm, Flitcham in Norfolk.

Greylag Goslings #shorts

Filmed at Abbey Farm, Flitcham in Norfolk.

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.810096,0.563468
Flitcham
Place: village
Wikidata: Q5459763
Lat/Long: 52.809063/0.5634262
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.8095277/0.5578433
Flitcham
Inscription: Felix / To Bircham / To Sandringham / This sign was given to the village by Pam and Richard Cross to mark the fiftieth year of the Abbey Family
Man Made: village_sign
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.809796/0.5620019
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 52.8097919/0.5623037
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.8098724/0.5622005
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.8099127/0.5613394
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PE31 204
Lat/Long: 52.8098275/0.561475
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.8102175/0.5561547
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Note: phone box is also being used as bookswap location
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 52.8099439/0.5625972
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Flitcham?

Leave your review of Flitcham below (or comments, questions and feedback).