Buckenham
in Norfolk of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.601 and 1.479 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 36' 4" and E 1° 28' 42"
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: 05:00 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:34 am and 6:22 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Buckenham

Buckenham in Norfolk (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 102 mi (or 164 km) north-east of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Buckenham is now 05:00 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Buckenham, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Norwich International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-West. 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in a distance of 92 mi (or 148 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brundall, Surlingham, Hellington, Rockland Saint Mary and Norwich. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 981 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 22 km/h (14 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

TRAVELODGE GREAT YARMOUTH ACLE

Address
4,0 mi
A47 ROUNDABOUT ACLE BYPASS, ACLE
NR13 3BE GREAT YARMOUTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Following the River Yare from the air

Published: October 16, 2009
Length: 06:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: OneWindowSeat

Interesting that I was following by air the same path I would be navigating by boat in a few days.


sledge build

Published: December 26, 2013
Length: 58:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Henry Harston

The sledge is made of half inch oak boards steamed round the former and fastened by oak cleats. Designed for a family, we have had both parents and two little girls on it but unsure whether...


thomaslover44's bye george

Published: May 16, 2009
Length: 42:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: louisbeiley12345


DRS Northern Belle 47790 & 47813 - 2P20 AGA Short Set 24/03/2015

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 49:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cmeonthemove

DRS Northern Belle livery 47790 "Galloway Princess" shatters the peace and tranquility at Strumpshaw with the 2P20 12:36 Norwich-Great Yarmouth Abellio Greater Anglia short set. 47813 "Solent"...


Wherry Lines, Brundall Station 04.08.2012

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 03:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Shots from Brundall Station, a delightfull little station on the Wherry Lines. Filmed with the aim of seeing a DRS Class 47 dragging a Class 90 and MK3 set. Shots taken on the 4th August 2012....


Bean and pink footed Geese flying into Cantley Marshes

Published: November 13, 2013
Length: 46:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sue Cranstone-todd

An amazing sight to behold.


CVRT Sultan

Published: June 09, 2009
Length: 04:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TurretsandTracks

Turrets and Tracks recently attended Strumpshaw Steam Rally which is held every year on late may bank holiday weekend 23rd 24th and 25th May 2009. During the show we managed to find a slot...


Strumpshaw Steam Rally 2010

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 33:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishsponge

As well as this video, photos of the event can be found here: http://rhobbs.co.uk/9x3 Steam rollers, traction engines, tractors, stationary engines and lots more including the Strumpshaw Steam...


Johnboy out on the road (Strumpshaw steam rally pub run)2013 1080P

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 45:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fergusonfan1

taking Johnboy,Foster Wellington out on the pub run for strumpshaw steam rally 2013 this was my 2nd time out steering.


Julian Hanwell - Strumpshaw Steam Rally 1993

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 25:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Hanwell


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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.

Mid-Yare NNR

Mid-Yare NNR is a National Nature Reserve in Norfolk, east of Norwich, established by English Nature and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). In RSPB publications, this reserve is known as Strumpshaw Fen. The reserve consists of floodplains along the River Yare, and the total area is 7.8 km². It centres around the Strumpshaw area.

Located at 52.593, 1.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Nature Reserves in England, Geography of Norfolk, Nature reserves in Norfolk

Strumpshaw Fen RSPB reserve

Strumpshaw Fen is a nature reserve managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is situated at Strumpshaw Fen, a fen on the River Yare in Norfolk, England. It is a site of Special Scientific Interest. It is part of the Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve established in 1997 by English Nature (though managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). It was purchased by the RSPB in 1974.

Located at 52.6065, 1.4558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves in England, Nature reserves in Norfolk, Protected areas established in 1974, Fens of England

Cantley railway station

Cantley railway station is a railway station serving the village of Cantley in the English county of Norfolk. The station is located on the Norwich-Lowestoft Wherry Line. Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station Buckenham   Greater Anglia   Reedham The station is served by Greater Anglia, with majority of services operating between Norwich and Lowestoft. A few services operate to Great Yarmouth via the remote village of Berney Arms.

Located at 52.578, 1.51277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category F2 stations

Buckenham railway station

Buckenham railway station is a railway station in the English county of Norfolk. The station is located on the Norwich-Lowestoft/Great Yarmouth Wherry Line. The station is managed and served by Greater Anglia. According to Strategic Rail Authority figures, it is also one of the least-used stations in the country, with 13 entries and 16 exits for the year 2005/06 (giving a combined usage figure 29, down ten total from the previous year).

Located at 52.5973, 1.46852 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain, Low usage railway stations in the United Kingdom

Lingwood railway station

Lingwood railway station is a railway station serving the village of Lingwood in the English county of Norfolk. The station is located on the Wherry LineBad rounding here{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 13*1,000/1,609.344 | 1-0 }} miles (13 km) east of Norwich towards Great Yarmouth. The station is served by Greater Anglia, who operate services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Located at 52.6219, 1.48917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category F2 stations

Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve

Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve is a nature reserve located besides the River Yare in Norfolk, England. The site is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The reserve is adjacent to Buckenham railway station. RSPB Strumpshaw Fen borders Buckenham Marshes.

Located at 52.5969, 1.46972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves in England, Nature reserves in Norfolk

Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum

The Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum in Strumpshaw, Norfolk is home to a collection of Traction engines, Steam rollers, a Showman's engine and a Steam wagon which are run on special occasions and on the last Sunday of each month from April to October. The Museum also has a narrow gauge railway run on most open days; this consists of a Simplex diesel disguised as a steam engine, pulling a simple four-wheeled coach.

Located at 52.6058, 1.4625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Preserved steam engines, Museums in Norfolk, Steam museums in the United Kingdom, Steam festivals

St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham

St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Buckenham, Norfolk, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands among fields to the north of the River Yare.

Located at 52.5996, 1.4771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Norfolk, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Norfolk, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust