Hillington
in Norfolk of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.800 and 0.549 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 48' 0" and E 0° 32' 56"
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: 03:05 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Discover Hillington

Hillington in Norfolk (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 94 mi (or 151 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Hillington is now 03:05 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Hillington, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Marham in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 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 76 km), 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: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Kings Head Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
Great Bircham
PE31 6RJ Great Bircham,King's Lynn
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Congham Hall

Address
1,8 mi
GRIMSTON
PE32 1AH KINGS LYNN
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Scarecrow Festival Wolferton Norfolk UK

Published: November 22, 2007
Length: 08:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ekylittlepig

Very entertaining and ammusing walk round the scarecrows at a local summer festival event. Ending with a copple of snaps showing Queen Victora's private railway station.


Castle Rising

Published: August 15, 2008
Length: 21:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: taupin b

A trip around the famous 12th Century castle near Kings Lynn Norfolk England.


Cathy Willis at Sandringham Driving Trials Obstacle 7 2009

Published: July 04, 2009
Length: 54:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martyn Willis

Cathy Willis driving Saffron in Obstacle 7 at the BHDTA Driving Trials event at Sandringham 2009 Saffron escaped with a minor cut. Cathy injured her leg.


Sandringham, Norfolk

Published: September 02, 2014
Length: 46:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chaldon2view

Sandringham, the Norfolk retreat of Elizabeth II, Queen of England. It is a lovely place for a stroll around the lake also to take home a few bottles of apple juice made with the fruit grown...


Video Stagecoach Norfolk Green 13985 YG02FWD 'Black Shuck' on 10 to Kings Lynn 20141222

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dearingbuspix

Stagecoach Norfolk Green DAF DB250LF Optare Spectra 13985 YG02FWD 'Black Shuck' with kickdowns and thrash on service 10 towards Kings Lynn on 22nd December 2014.


Accent Challenge - Norfolk, UK

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 47:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Emily Kissock

I ramble a lot and I don't really have a Norfolk accent but was bored. This was recorded on the Logitech c525 webcam. What is your name and username? Where are you from? Pronounce the following.


St. Nicholas Chapel, Kings Lynn, May 27th 1939

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 25:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shahab Anbarjafari

Wedding of Rodney John Willcox and Veta Mary Jackson St. Nicholas Chapel - Kings Lynn May 27th 1939.


Painting Atmospheric Watercolour Landscapes With Robert Brindley RSMA

Published: April 22, 2010
Length: 50:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TownHouseFilms

Trailer for new two hour DVD featuring Robert Brindley RSMA - Painting Atmospheric Watercolour Landscapes. Available from www.townhousefilms.co.uk.


Glowworm Micron 50FF Boiler Fault

Published: January 07, 2010
Length: 52:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: briefcase101

Our Glowworm Micron 50FF has developed a fault. Once up to temperature it seems to have difficulty in shutting off. It keeps trying to restart. Engineer believes it to be the pressure switch....


Parrot AR Drone 2.0 at Castle Rising

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 44:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheJammydodge

An 5 minuet long film made on Apple iMovie of a Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Flight at Kings Lynn`s Castle Rising. By J.K All video footage is filmed using the AR Drone.


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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.

Sandringham House

Sandringham House is a country house on 8,000 hectares of land near the village of Sandringham in Norfolk, England. The house is privately owned by the British Royal Family and is located on the royal Sandringham Estate, which lies within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Located at 52.8297, 0.513889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1870, Gardens in Norfolk, Country houses in Norfolk, Jacobethan architecture, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Royal residences in the United Kingdom, Historic house museums in Norfolk, Transport museums in England, Carriage museums in England

Anmer Hall

Anmer Hall is a country house situated in the Norfolk village of Anmer in England, about two miles east of The Queen's residence at Sandringham. Leased by the Duke and Duchess of Kent as their country house from 1972 until 1990, it has formed part of the Sandringham estate since 1898. In 2013, it has been stated that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take over Anmer Hall, as their country house when the royal baby in born later on in 2013.

Located at 52.834, 0.5797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Royal residences in the United Kingdom, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Country houses in Norfolk, Houses completed in 1802, Grade II* listed buildings in Norfolk

West Newton, Norfolk

West Newton is a village in the north of the English county of Norfolk. The village is situated some 1 km south of the village of Sandringham, 11 km north of the town of King's Lynn and 60 km north-west of the city of Norwich. The village forms part of the civil parish of Sandringham, which is in turn part of the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Located at 52.8184, 0.51533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk

River Cong (Norfolk)

The River Cong is in the west of the county of Norfolk. It is a tributary of the River Babingley. The spring rises in a meadow pool on the Hillington side of Manor Farm, Congham. From there, the river flows through the wood and over a small waterfall, where in the past it powered all the machinery within the Congham Oil Mill, which is now known as Congham Lodge.

Located at 52.7931, 0.53969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Norfolk

Hillington railway station

Hillington railway station was a station in Hillington, Norfolk on the now closed Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway line between King's Lynn and Melton Constable. It closed in 1959 along with the rest of the line. Former Services

Located at 52.7992, 0.551944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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

York Cottage

York Cottage is a house in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate. In 1893 it was given by King Edward VII as a wedding gift to his son Prince George, the Duke of York, who lived there with his wife, the future Queen Mary, after their marriage. Five of the couple's six children were born there. Today, York Cottage is the Estate Office for Sandringham; holiday accomodation and flats for estate employees also occupy part of the building.

Located at 52.8263, 0.5162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal residences in the United Kingdom

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 2 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

Appleton Water Tower

The Appleton Water Tower is a Victorian water tower located in Sandringham, Norfolk. It was constructed in 1877 on the behest of the then Prince George, to improve the quality of the water supply to the nearby Sandringham House and its estate. Accommodation was provided within the tower on the ground and first floors for the water tower custodian, whilst the second floor above the water tank provides a viewing platform. All floors are served by a spiral staircase adjoining the tower.

Located at 52.8207, 0.529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmark Trust properties in England, Towers in Norfolk