Ashwicken
in Norfolk of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.743 and 0.506 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 44' 34" and E 0° 30' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:58 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Ashwicken

Ashwicken in Norfolk (England) is located in United Kingdom about 89 mi (or 144 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ashwicken is now 01:58 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports close to Ashwicken, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Marham in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Derwent Valley Mills in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shropham, Snetterton, Thorney, Fulbourn and Cambridge. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

KINGS LYNN KNIGHTS HILL HOTEL

Address
3,6 mi
SOUTH WOOTTON
PE30 3HQ King's Lynn
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Congham Hall

Address
2,5 mi
GRIMSTON
PE32 1AH KINGS LYNN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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King's Lynn Junction

Published: August 13, 2009
Length: 57:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mervyn Partin

King's Lynn was once a very busy junction, with the main line to Cambridge and London and branches to East Dereham (via Swaffham), Hunstanton and King's Lynn Docks. The only passenger service.


Kings Lynn Campbells Tower Demolition

Published: January 15, 2012
Length: 06:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Paul Gurhy

15th June 2012, Campbells gets blown up.


1Z81/5Z81 - Direct Rail Services 47501 & 47810 at King's Lynn Station 11/10/13

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 30:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: All Tickets Please

Direct Rail Services Class 47 Diesel Locomotives 47810 'Peter Bath MBE 1927-2006' and 47501 'Craftsman' top and tail 1Z81 'The Northern Belle' charter service from Hull into King's Lynn Station....


Campbell's Tower Demolition, King's Lynn, Norfolk.mov

Published: January 15, 2012
Length: 12:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: marcsimmons

Campbell's Tower Demolition, King's Lynn, Norfolk filmed 15th January 2012. Demolished to make way for the new Tesco Superstore expansion at Hardwick, Kings Lynn.


PKJP 05-04-12 Kings Lynn

Published: April 10, 2012
Length: 08:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JafnhaarPall

1st Person Parkour In Downham Market & Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK With Joe Thor Palik. Filmed: 04/04/12 & 05/04/12 PKJP JafnhaarPall, Clips from GOPRO HD HERO2. If you like - Thumbs up! Track:...


Campbells Tower Demolition (Slow Motion) King's Lynn

Published: January 15, 2012
Length: 29:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kwokrocker

Campbell's Soup Factory on Hardwick Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Sitting on the outskirts of town, the tower sporting the famous Campbell's logo stands proud against the flat Fens of the...


6E88 - DB Schenker 66040 departs from Kings Lynn 13/3/2013

Published: March 13, 2013
Length: 45:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: All Tickets Please

DB Schenker Class 66 Diesel Locomotive 66040 departs from Kings Lynn after having run round it's train working 6E88 Middleton Towers - Goole Glassworks sand working on Wednesday 13/3/2013.


King's Lynn Model Engineers - BBQ and Fun Run Evenings 2012

Published: September 19, 2012
Length: 14:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: avocet89

A selection of shots taken during our Summer meetings; rather than be indoors we make the most of the weather (if possible) and have a play at the Railway. Its not just for trains, as you will...


CAMPBELL'S TOWER, KING'S LYNN - THE LAST AFTERNOON - 14.01.12

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 58:27 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Earwigo321 (Richard Humphrey)

Little remains of Campbell's soup factory in King's Lynn other than the water tower. The tower was demolished in 3 seconds at 8.00am the following day.


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Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 26:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dearingbuspix

Konectbus Optare Tempo 414 YJ55BLX on 1 to Kings Lynn on 22nd December 2014.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Freebridge Lynn Rural District

Freebridge Lynn Rural District was a rural district in Norfolk, England from 1894 to 1974. It was formed under the Local Government Act 1894 based on the Freebridge Lynn rural sanitary district, and was named after the Freebridge Lynn hundred. It covered an area to the east of King's Lynn. It was reduced somewhat in 1935 when under a County Review Order, the civil parishes of Gaywood and North Lynn became part of the borough of King's Lynn.

Located at 52.73, 0.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Historical districts of Norfolk, Rural districts of England

Bawsey SSSI, Norfolk

Bawsey SSSI is a 1.27 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England, notified in 1992.

Located at 52.7461, 0.48746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1992

Gayton Road railway station

Gayton Road railway station was a station in Norfolk, located close to King's Lynn on the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway.

Located at 52.7507, 0.4711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1887, Railway stations closed in 1966

Middleton Towers railway station

Middleton Towers railway station was a station in Middleton, Norfolk. It was on the line between Swaffham and King's Lynn, and closed along with the rest of the line in 1968. After a large housing development was completed in Leziate in 1990, the line between Middleton Towers and King's Lynn was considered for restoration as a passenger route. With the electrification of the main line between Cambridge and King's Lynn the provision of rolling stock was a major issue.

Located at 52.7336, 0.4715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations

East Winch railway station

East Winch railway station was a station on in East Winch, Norfolk on the line between King's Lynn and Swaffham. It closed in 1968, as part of the Beeching Axe; although Beeching's report intended to retain the King's Lynn - Dereham - Line (which was in fact closed) the local stations were recommended for closure in the report.

Located at 52.7234, 0.5161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations

Grimston Road railway station

Grimston Road railway station was a railway station in North Norfolk. It was on the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway main line, carrying traffic between King's Lynn and the coast. It was not located in Grimston itself, but rather on the road leading into the village. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Gayton Road   Midland and Great Northern   Hillington

Located at 52.7794, 0.5194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations closed in 1965

East Winch Common

East Winch Common is a 31-hectare reserve near King’s Lynn in the county of Norfolk, England. Norfolk Wildlife Trust owns and manages this reserve, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Located at 52.713, 0.515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Roydon Common

Roydon Common is a reserve near King’s Lynn in the county of Norfolk, England. Norfolk Wildlife Trustref owns and manages this reserve. Rare species located here include Bog Asphodel and all three types of Sundew. The size of the reserve is: 474.5 Acres (192 hectares) with the mire covering the majority of the site with the exception of an Oak and Ash woodland to the east.

Located at 52.773, 0.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk