Bressingham

Civil Parish in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Bressingham

Bressingham is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated about 15 miles south-west of the city of Norwich and covers an area of approximately 7 square miles. The parish is bordered by the villages of Fersfield, Roydon, and Blo' Norton.

The village of Bressingham is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. It is home to a population of around 600 residents. The parish consists mainly of agricultural land, with fields and farmland dominating the landscape. The River Waveney also passes through the parish, adding to its natural beauty.

Bressingham is famous for being the location of Bressingham Steam and Gardens, a popular tourist attraction in the region. The attraction features a collection of steam locomotives and narrow-gauge railways, as well as stunning gardens that span over 17 acres. The gardens are well-known for their vibrant displays of flowers and plants, attracting visitors from near and far.

The village itself has a small but active community, with a local primary school, a village hall, and a parish church. The church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 14th century. It is an architectural gem, showcasing medieval features and intricate woodwork.

Overall, Bressingham offers a serene and peaceful environment, with its beautiful countryside, thriving community, and renowned tourist attraction. It is a place that combines natural beauty with historical charm, making it an appealing destination for both locals and visitors alike.

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Bressingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.400841/1.049757 or Grid Reference TM0782. 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.

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'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.

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'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.

Robin Webster

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.

Robin Webster