Dersingham

Civil Parish in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Dersingham

Dersingham railway station (site), Norfolk Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969. 
View south towards Wolferton and Kings Lynn.
Dersingham railway station (site), Norfolk Credit: Nigel Thompson

Dersingham is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 12 miles north of the town of King's Lynn, it covers an area of around 9 square miles. The parish is bordered by the villages of Ingoldisthorpe, Snettisham, and Sandringham, and lies close to the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.

Dersingham has a population of around 5,000 people and is a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. The village center features a number of local businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing essential services and meeting the needs of its residents.

The parish boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the prehistoric era. There are several notable landmarks in the area, including the St Nicholas Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 14th century. The village is also home to the Dersingham Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which attracts visitors with its diverse range of flora and fauna.

Dersingham is well-connected to other parts of Norfolk, with regular bus services linking it to nearby towns and villages. The village is also conveniently located near the A149 road, providing easy access to King's Lynn and the wider Norfolk area.

Overall, Dersingham is a picturesque and vibrant civil parish, combining a rich heritage with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit.

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Dersingham railway station (site), Norfolk Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969. 
View south towards Wolferton and Kings Lynn.
Dersingham railway station (site), Norfolk
Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969. View south towards Wolferton and Kings Lynn.
The remains of Dersingham Station Apart from track the station is virtually complete. The station opened in 1862 and closed in 1969.
The remains of Dersingham Station
Apart from track the station is virtually complete. The station opened in 1862 and closed in 1969.
Churchyard and Tithe Barn, Dersingham The Tithe Barn is dated 1671 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077865?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077865?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>
Churchyard and Tithe Barn, Dersingham
The Tithe Barn is dated 1671 LinkExternal link
Woodland  play area for children in Sandringham Country Park This play area was completely rebuilt during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020/2021.
The slide is modelled on the nearby Appleton water tower, see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5591565" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5591565">Link</a>
Woodland play area for children in Sandringham Country Park
This play area was completely rebuilt during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020/2021. The slide is modelled on the nearby Appleton water tower, see Link
The Norwich Gates leading to The Avenue near Sandringham House
The Norwich Gates leading to The Avenue near Sandringham House
View towards Woodland Play area, Sandringham
View towards Woodland Play area, Sandringham
Visitor Centre, Sandringham Estate
Visitor Centre, Sandringham Estate
Autumn colours near the walled garden, Sandringham
Autumn colours near the walled garden, Sandringham
Footpath in the woods near Sandringham
Footpath in the woods near Sandringham
Potato field off Ling House Road
Potato field off Ling House Road
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Sandringham, Christmas Day 1988 Walking from the traditional morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church back to Sandringham House. Prince William and Zara Phillips following.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Sandringham, Christmas Day 1988
Walking from the traditional morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church back to Sandringham House. Prince William and Zara Phillips following.
Flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
A sea of flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
A sea of flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Flowers for our late Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Flowers for our late Queen Elizabeth II at Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II at the Norwich gates, Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II at the Norwich gates, Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at the Norwich Gates, Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at the Norwich Gates, Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Notice at Sandringham - Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Notice at Sandringham - Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Crowd near the Norwich Gates, Sandringham Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
Crowd near the Norwich Gates, Sandringham
Thousands of people visited the Sandringham Estate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many leaving floral tributes at the Norwich Gates
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Dersingham is located at Grid Ref: TF6930 (Lat: 52.845478, Lng: 0.519898)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.845478,0.519898
Doddshill
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.8413944/0.518234
Manor Farm
Place: farm
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Alt Name: Manor Farm Field Buildings
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.8431081/0.5243159
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Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housename: St Nicholas Court
Addr Street: Church Lane
Addr Unit: 4
Addr Village: Dersingham
Office: care_provider
Lat/Long: 52.844021/0.513918
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