East Winch

Civil Parish in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

East Winch

A47 at West Bilney
A47 at West Bilney Credit: Peter Turner

East Winch is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles east of the historical city of King's Lynn. The parish covers an area of around 8 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 residents.

The village of East Winch itself is a small and picturesque settlement, characterized by its traditional English countryside charm and scenic beauty. It boasts a mix of historic architecture, including a 14th-century church dedicated to All Saints, and modern developments. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with vast fields and farmland dominating the landscape.

The parish offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a local convenience store. There are also a number of recreational spaces, such as playgrounds and sports fields, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and community events.

East Winch benefits from its proximity to the nearby market town of King's Lynn, which offers a wider range of services, including shopping centers, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas via a network of roads, making it easily accessible for commuters and visitors.

Overall, East Winch is a peaceful and close-knit community that offers a tranquil countryside lifestyle while still providing access to essential amenities and nearby urban centers.

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East Winch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.710599/0.519844 or Grid Reference TF7015. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A47 at West Bilney
A47 at West Bilney
Ripening cornfields, West Bilney
Ripening cornfields, West Bilney
A47 heading east from West Bilney
A47 heading east from West Bilney
Derelict signalbox at former East Winch station, 1995 East Winch station was on the ex-GER King's Lynn - Dereham line, closed 9/9/68. (Cf. Robert Walden's picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/550277">TF7016 : Derelict Signal Box, East Winch</a>).
Derelict signalbox at former East Winch station, 1995
East Winch station was on the ex-GER King's Lynn - Dereham line, closed 9/9/68. (Cf. Robert Walden's picture TF7016 : Derelict Signal Box, East Winch).
East Winch airstrip: aerial 2013 View from the north. The airstrip is the light green wedge in the centre, with the hangars at the right tip.
East Winch airstrip: aerial 2013
View from the north. The airstrip is the light green wedge in the centre, with the hangars at the right tip.
Park Farm: when is a bell not a bell? This strange and very rusty object (no, not the dustbin) stands in the driveway, and is believed to be a partially buried marine buoy. Thanks to Richard Humphrey for identifying it. See: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3299414">TF6120 : Buoys on the quay</a>.
Park Farm: when is a bell not a bell?
This strange and very rusty object (no, not the dustbin) stands in the driveway, and is believed to be a partially buried marine buoy. Thanks to Richard Humphrey for identifying it. See: TF6120 : Buoys on the quay.
East Winch airstrip Hawker Siddeley HS.745 G-BAFY and Cessna 150 G-AVUH.
East Winch airstrip
Hawker Siddeley HS.745 G-BAFY and Cessna 150 G-AVUH.
Track behind East Winch airfield The track runs parallel and to the right of the old railway.
Track behind East Winch airfield
The track runs parallel and to the right of the old railway.
Park Farm, storage
Park Farm, storage
Asparagus and raspberry canes opposite West Bilney Wood Protected by a mesh fence.
Asparagus and raspberry canes opposite West Bilney Wood
Protected by a mesh fence.
Entrance to West Bilney Wood The track, which is a restricted byway, also leads to various properties on the edge of the wood.
Entrance to West Bilney Wood
The track, which is a restricted byway, also leads to various properties on the edge of the wood.
Buoy and bridleway There are 2 metal marker buoys at this end of The Drive, a bridleway near Park Farm, West Bilney. See buoys nearer their natural habitat in <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3299414" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3299414">Link</a>
Buoy and bridleway
There are 2 metal marker buoys at this end of The Drive, a bridleway near Park Farm, West Bilney. See buoys nearer their natural habitat in Link
Dodd's Lane heading to West Bilney
Dodd's Lane heading to West Bilney
Route of former railway line near East Winch
Route of former railway line near East Winch
Former railway trackbed and gatehouse On the East Winch to East Walton road
Former railway trackbed and gatehouse
On the East Winch to East Walton road
Track and Paws Covert Between West Bilney and Pentney
Track and Paws Covert
Between West Bilney and Pentney
Church, West Bilney, Norfolk
Church, West Bilney, Norfolk
Manor Farm, West Bilney, Norfolk Now converted for domestic dwelling
Manor Farm, West Bilney, Norfolk
Now converted for domestic dwelling
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East Winch is located at Grid Ref: TF7015 (Lat: 52.710599, Lng: 0.519844)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.710599,0.519844
Fixme: Does a Public Bridleway run SW along the service road here?
Note: Definitive Statement suggests East Winch BR 6 may start here
Lat/Long: 52.7120811/0.5266791
Fixme: Does a Public Bridleway run NE along the track road here?
Note: Definitive Statement suggests East Winch BR 6 may end here
Lat/Long: 52.7065862/0.5183908
Fixme: East Winch BR 6 continues south-east from here.
Lat/Long: 52.7080135/0.5211521
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