Bressingham

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Bressingham

'The Doll' at Bressingham, 1969 Bought for the opening in 1966 of the Nursery Railway, it was over gauge for the ex-Welsh quarry track and an ex-quarry locomotive hastily procured in its stead. Some sources state that it was sold on in 1968, whether true or not it was still here in early 1969. It is now at the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway, renamed just 'Doll', for no obvious reason. An Andrew Barclay product of 1919, works number 1641.
'The Doll' at Bressingham, 1969 Credit: Robin Webster

Bressingham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Diss, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside with rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is part of the South Norfolk district and has a population of around 1,000 residents.

Bressingham is well-known for its beautiful gardens, which are a major tourist attraction in the area. The Bressingham Gardens, established in the early 20th century, cover 17 acres and feature a stunning array of flowers, shrubs, and trees. The gardens are divided into several distinct areas, each with its own unique characteristics and plant species, offering visitors a diverse and captivating experience.

In addition to its gardens, Bressingham is famous for the Bressingham Steam and Gardens, a steam museum and railway that attracts steam enthusiasts from all over the world. The museum displays an impressive collection of steam engines, locomotives, and vintage vehicles, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the history of steam power.

The village also offers various amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. Bressingham is well-connected to other nearby towns and cities, with good transport links by road and rail.

Overall, Bressingham is a charming village that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and a warm community spirit, making it an appealing destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Bressingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.391131/1.054159 or Grid Reference TM0781. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

'The Doll' at Bressingham, 1969 Bought for the opening in 1966 of the Nursery Railway, it was over gauge for the ex-Welsh quarry track and an ex-quarry locomotive hastily procured in its stead. Some sources state that it was sold on in 1968, whether true or not it was still here in early 1969. It is now at the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway, renamed just 'Doll', for no obvious reason. An Andrew Barclay product of 1919, works number 1641.
'The Doll' at Bressingham, 1969
Bought for the opening in 1966 of the Nursery Railway, it was over gauge for the ex-Welsh quarry track and an ex-quarry locomotive hastily procured in its stead. Some sources state that it was sold on in 1968, whether true or not it was still here in early 1969. It is now at the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway, renamed just 'Doll', for no obvious reason. An Andrew Barclay product of 1919, works number 1641.
'Gwynedd' on the Nursery Railway, Bressingham, 1969 Locomotive and track from the Penrhyn quarries, a source for many of the narrow gauge locomotives to be seen on tourist and heritage lines nowadays. Hunslet works number 316 of 1883.
'Gwynedd' on the Nursery Railway, Bressingham, 1969
Locomotive and track from the Penrhyn quarries, a source for many of the narrow gauge locomotives to be seen on tourist and heritage lines nowadays. Hunslet works number 316 of 1883.
'Gwynedd' on the Nursery Railway, Bressingham, 1969 Locomotive and track from the Penrhyn quarries, a source for many of the narrow gauge locomotives to be seen on tourist and heritage lines nowadays. Hunslet works number 316 of 1883.
'Gwynedd' on the Nursery Railway, Bressingham, 1969
Locomotive and track from the Penrhyn quarries, a source for many of the narrow gauge locomotives to be seen on tourist and heritage lines nowadays. Hunslet works number 316 of 1883.
Beckton Gasworks no. 25 at Bressingham, 1969 Neilson & Co, works No 6087 of 1896. In steam on the short length of standard gauge track then built, although then it extended further north than it does now.
Beckton Gasworks no. 25 at Bressingham, 1969
Neilson & Co, works No 6087 of 1896. In steam on the short length of standard gauge track then built, although then it extended further north than it does now.
Rainbow Over Paddock Taken from a permissive pathway round a cultivated field, looking towards a paddock.
Rainbow Over Paddock
Taken from a permissive pathway round a cultivated field, looking towards a paddock.
Flax field A beautiful field of flax / linseed alongside Darrow Wood Lane. The lane denotes a boundary between Roydon and Bressingham parish councils.
Flax field
A beautiful field of flax / linseed alongside Darrow Wood Lane. The lane denotes a boundary between Roydon and Bressingham parish councils.
Lych Gate at St John the Baptist Church, Bressingham
Lych Gate at St John the Baptist Church, Bressingham
St John the Baptist Church, Bressingham
St John the Baptist Church, Bressingham
Blue Pump Farm, Bressingham The sign and rock have arrived since last September
Blue Pump Farm, Bressingham
The sign and rock have arrived since last September
Low Road, Bressingham
Low Road, Bressingham
Bressingham Gardens
Bressingham Gardens
Bressingham Trig Pillar Flush bracket S1952.
Bressingham Trig Pillar
Flush bracket S1952.
Postbox at Bressingham IP22 85. Royal Mail list this box as 'IP22 School Road Bressingham'.
Postbox at Bressingham
IP22 85. Royal Mail list this box as 'IP22 School Road Bressingham'.
Bressingham, Deal Farm: A small part of a huge, uncovered hay storage area
Bressingham, Deal Farm: A small part of a huge, uncovered hay storage area
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: The tower
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: The tower
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: Southern aspect
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: Southern aspect
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: Southern aspect
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: Southern aspect
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: South eastern aspect
Fersfield, St. Andrew's Church: South eastern aspect
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Bressingham is located at Grid Ref: TM0781 (Lat: 52.391131, Lng: 1.054159)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.391131,1.054159
Bressingham
Is In: Norfolk,England,UK
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.3895938/1.0603483
Memorial, opp
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Memorial, adj
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Recycling
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
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Bench
Lat/Long: 52.3914795/1.0594538
Bressingham
Inscription: Bressingham Primary School
Man Made: village_sign
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 52.3914958/1.0593974
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Design: ludlow
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: IP22 7017
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 52.3913872/1.0594409
Village Hall, adj
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Physically Present: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.3914532/1.0594886
Poplar Farm
Addr Postcode: IP22 2AP
Addr Street: Fersfield Road
Place: farm
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 52.3931567/1.0517251
Historic: memorial
Wikidata: Q66478418
Lat/Long: 52.392186/1.0554397
AS Motorsport
Addr Housename: Poplar Farm
Addr Postcode: IP22 2AP
Addr Street: Fersfield Road
Description: Motorsport specialist
Service Vehicle Car Repair: yes
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 52.3927148/1.0511087
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On exterior wall of Bressingham Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 344EB9A6-80B9-4366-9E90-B00400A2CFC1
Lat/Long: 52.3915325/1.059563
Information: map
Map Type: topo
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The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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