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Recommended Towns & Villages near Shipdham

Village Church

Castle Acre (37 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NW)

This lovely village is found on the old Peddlers Way which joined Holme-next-the-Sea to the Roman garrison at Colchester...

This is the Saxon Church in the village of Cockley Cley, Norfolk

Cockley Cley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)

Cockley Cley is famous for its beautiful reconstruction of a village once lived in by the Iceni tribe at the time of Queen Boudicca...

Wymondham Market Square

Wymondham (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E)

Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground...

St Andrews Church a Ruin, at Roudham, Norfolk

Roudham (1 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction S)

This is a delightful village set in the famous Brecks. It is a lovely place for country lovers, offering miles of attractive country walks...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie...

St Mary's Church, Great Snoring, Norfolk

Great Snoring (4 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)

There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds...

River Wensum

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction E)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

Sunset over Oulton Broad on the Norfolk Broads

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NE)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

St. Marys Church, Diss

Diss (24 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE)

Diss is a beautiful old market town built around the edge of a six acre lake...

Binham Priory near Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Binham (18 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction N)

This gorgeous village is set in a peaceful valley inland from Stiffkey, it is renowned for the romantic ruins of a great Benedictine monastery, founded by the side of the Stiffkey River in 1090...

Sandringham House

Sandringham (27 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (20.7 miles, 33.2 km, direction NW)

Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII...

Castle Rising Castle, Castle Rising, Norfolk

Castle Rising (44 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction NW)

The sea has long since withdrawn from this one-time port, but the superb Norman castle built to protect it still stands...

Town centre

Downham Market (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction W)

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The River Bure at Coltishall, the current head of navigation. In the background the Rising Sun Pub.

Coltishall (24 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction E)

Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book...

St. Nicholas Parish Church. Dersingham, Norfolk

Dersingham (5 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction NW)

On approach to Dersingham by-passing lovely lavender fields, visitors could easily imagine they were driving through the abundant lavender lands of southern France, but this is.....

The Boat and House

Wroxham (99 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction E)

This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime when it acts as a Mecca for boating enthusiasts who.....

Church of St Peter & St Paul, Eye, Suffolk

Eye (16 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (24.1 miles, 38.7 km, direction SE)

Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205...

Village sign

Worstead (12 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (24.4 miles, 39.2 km, direction NE)

Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry...

Mildenhall, Suffolk

Mildenhall (5 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (25.4 miles, 40.9 km, direction SW)

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Heacham Village Sign

Heacham (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (25.4 miles, 40.9 km, direction NW)

At the heart of Norfolk's Lavender growing industry lies the pretty seaside village of Heacham...

Recommended attractions near Shipdham

Bishop Bonner's Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk

Bishop Bonner's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE)

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Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)

No one looking at the impressive remains of this Cluniac Priory founded by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey towards the end.....

Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

Wymondham Abbey (6 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)

Rising stark against the vast Norfolk skyline, the sight of Wymondham Abbey is at once both intriguing and eye-catching. It is.....

This is the Saxon Church in the village of Cockley Cley, Norfolk

Iceni Village & Museum (14 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)

This lovely museum hidden in lush Breckland countryside is set to delight and intrigue visitors of all ages. The atmospheric.....

Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE)

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Stream and Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk. Photographed 25/03/07

Oxburgh Hall & Garden (54 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)

This fascinating house with its striking twin towers to either side of the entrance hall, gables, roof-line turrets and tall.....

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction E)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction E)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

Stody Lodge Gardens,  Norfolk

Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction NE)

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Brandon Country Park, Brandon, Suffolk.

Brandon Country Park (2 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SW)

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Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction NE)

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Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction NE)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

Binham Priory near Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction N)

Binham Priory is thought to have been built during the 12th-century by Pierre de Valoines a nephew of William the Conqueror. The.....

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle (30 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction NW)

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

Sandringham House from across the lake

Sandringham House (56 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction NW)

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the.....

Tales of the Old Gaol House, King's Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House (2 Pictures)

(22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction W)

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Eye Castle Old Wall

Eye Castle (2 Pictures)

(24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction SE)

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Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction NE)

Felbrigg Hall is an outstanding Jacobean house built in about 1620, with a later west front in the William and Mary style. .....

Cromer Lighthouse taken from 15th tee of Royal Cromer Golf Course, Cromer, Norfolk

Cromer Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(27.3 miles, 44.0 km, direction NE)

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