Lenwade

Settlement in Norfolk Broadland

England

Lenwade

Top Farm Vernacular farm buildings at Top Farm
Top Farm Credit: P Gaskell

Lenwade is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated along the River Wensum, it lies approximately 12 miles northwest of Norwich, the county's capital city. Lenwade is part of the Broadland district and falls within the parliamentary constituency of Broadland.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with a mix of farmland, meadows, and woodlands surrounding the area. The River Wensum flows through Lenwade, offering opportunities for fishing and boating. The local landscape also includes the beautiful Wensum Valley, providing residents and visitors with scenic walks and nature trails.

Lenwade is home to a small community, with a population of around 600 people. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. There are also several pubs and restaurants, offering a selection of traditional British cuisine and local ales.

One of the notable attractions in Lenwade is the Dinosaur Adventure Park, a family-friendly theme park with a focus on prehistoric creatures. The park features life-size dinosaur models, interactive exhibits, and various outdoor activities such as a dinosaur trail and adventure playgrounds.

Overall, Lenwade offers a tranquil and rural environment, making it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. Its proximity to Norwich also provides easy access to additional amenities and services.

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Lenwade Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.720484/1.113986 or Grid Reference TG1018. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Top Farm Vernacular farm buildings at Top Farm
Top Farm
Vernacular farm buildings at Top Farm
Road Junction
Road Junction
Pterodactyl at Roarr! At Roarr!
Pterodactyl at Roarr!
At Roarr!
Walnut Tree Farm Modern farm buildings at Walnut Tree Farm
Walnut Tree Farm
Modern farm buildings at Walnut Tree Farm
St. Faith's Church Lenwade <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wensumgroup.org.uk/villages/lenwade.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wensumgroup.org.uk/villages/lenwade.htm">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. Faith's Church Lenwade
They Won't Fit In The Barn Straw bales and a barn close to Easthaugh.
They Won't Fit In The Barn
Straw bales and a barn close to Easthaugh.
The Road To Easthaugh From Ringland.
The Road To Easthaugh
From Ringland.
A Builder's Rural Yard Beside the road to Easthaugh.
A Builder's Rural Yard
Beside the road to Easthaugh.
Soil Heaps A temporary surface leads to the soil heaps beside a road near Greensgate. The heaps are believed to be excess soil removed from sugar beet after harvesting them.
Soil Heaps
A temporary surface leads to the soil heaps beside a road near Greensgate. The heaps are believed to be excess soil removed from sugar beet after harvesting them.
The Road To Lenwade From Hockering.
The Road To Lenwade
From Hockering.
The Road To Hockering From Lenwade.
The Road To Hockering
From Lenwade.
Holiday Homes At Catch 22 Fishery.
Holiday Homes
At Catch 22 Fishery.
The Lane To Lyng Quarry Also to Catch 22 Fishery.
The Lane To Lyng Quarry
Also to Catch 22 Fishery.
The Road To Easthaugh From Weston Longville.
The Road To Easthaugh
From Weston Longville.
Clayhall Farm near Great Witchingham As agriculture becomes more and more mechanised, indeed industrialised, farms like this one are becoming more common.
Clayhall Farm near Great Witchingham
As agriculture becomes more and more mechanised, indeed industrialised, farms like this one are becoming more common.
View along the A1067 (Fakenham Road) Through Lenwade; the view is southeasterly. The third in the row of buildings seen across the road houses the Post Office > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899410" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899410">Link</a>.
View along the A1067 (Fakenham Road)
Through Lenwade; the view is southeasterly. The third in the row of buildings seen across the road houses the Post Office > Link.
Post Office and Shop On the corner of the A1067 (Fakenham Road) and Lenwade Street. See > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899409" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899409">Link</a> for a more distant view.
Post Office and Shop
On the corner of the A1067 (Fakenham Road) and Lenwade Street. See > Link for a more distant view.
Disused building On the corner of Lenwade Street. This long building constructed from corrugated sheets has doors and windows boarded up and a sign affixed to the door says "Keep Out!" <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899419" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/899419">Link</a> What purpose it once served I do not know; it adjoins the Lenwade Primary School - a former school room, perhaps?
Disused building
On the corner of Lenwade Street. This long building constructed from corrugated sheets has doors and windows boarded up and a sign affixed to the door says "Keep Out!" Link What purpose it once served I do not know; it adjoins the Lenwade Primary School - a former school room, perhaps?
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Lenwade is located at Grid Ref: TG1018 (Lat: 52.720484, Lng: 1.113986)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.720484,1.113986
Bus Stop
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Bus: yes
Fixme: check
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bin: no
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Turning Circle
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Lenwade
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Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
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Bench
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Grit Bin
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Post Office
Great Witchingham Post Office
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housename: The Bridge Inn
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: NR9 5SE
Addr Street: Fakenham Road
Addr Village: Lenwade
Brand: Post Office
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Pressure Washer
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Give Way
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Crossing
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Lat/Long: 52.7209713/1.1131058
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7209713/1.1128545
Give Way
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Great Witchingham
Alt Name: Lenwade
Colour: white;black
Direction: NNW
Material: metal
Traffic Sign: city_limit
Lat/Long: 52.7205324/1.1168236
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