North Wootton, Norfolk
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North Wootton is a village near the town of King's Lynn
in Norfolk
, England
, and remains a separate civil parish
.
It covers an area of 32.33 km² (12.5 sq mi) and had a population of 2,387 in 935 households as of the 2001 census
.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district
of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
.
It is close to the Norfolk coast and is slightly smaller than the nearby South Wootton
. North Wootton is near the village of Castle Rising
which has connections to royalty. Former marshland, drained by the Dutch links the village to the coast. Predominantly a farming village, the village is now experiencing a period of growth owing to new developments, holiday retreats for London
ers being the most recent of these.
The old part is located around the small village green consisting of a few houses, an old schoolhouse and a former post office (now closed).
With the arrival of the railway, a station (now disused)
was built in the west of the village towards the marsh. The railway linked King's Lynn
with Hunstanton
. The old station waiting room is still extant though now part of a private house. The signal box
was used by the local scout group for many years, but has now been removed for future use on a heritage railway outside the local area. The station would have been familiar to the Royal family
being only 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away across the River Babingley
from Wolferton station
which served the nearby Sandringham
Estate.
The old Red Cat Hotel still stands and is run by the Irwin family. Open to the public and locals mainly in the evenings.
West Norfolk Rugby Club is based here. There are also some very good rugby teams of different ages. There is only one school, North Wootton Primary School, Headteacher Mr J. Williams. All Saints Church, part of the Anglican Benefice of the Church in the Woottons is led by the Rector, the Revd. James Nash. Information about the Church can be found at Church Website
King's Lynn
King's Lynn is a sea port and market town in the ceremonial county of Norfolk in the East of England. It is situated north of London and west of Norwich. The population of the town is 42,800....
in Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
, England
England
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, and remains a separate civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
.
It covers an area of 32.33 km² (12.5 sq mi) and had a population of 2,387 in 935 households as of the 2001 census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district
Non-metropolitan district
Non-metropolitan districts, or colloquially shire districts, are a type of local government district in England. As created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan counties in a so-called "two-tier" arrangement...
of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a local government district and borough in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn.-History:...
.
It is close to the Norfolk coast and is slightly smaller than the nearby South Wootton
South Wootton
South Wootton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, approximately north-east of King's Lynn.It covers an area of and had a population of 3,717 in 1,450 households as of the 2001 census....
. North Wootton is near the village of Castle Rising
Castle Rising
Castle Rising is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is best known as the location of Castle Rising Castle, which dominates the village...
which has connections to royalty. Former marshland, drained by the Dutch links the village to the coast. Predominantly a farming village, the village is now experiencing a period of growth owing to new developments, holiday retreats for London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
ers being the most recent of these.
The old part is located around the small village green consisting of a few houses, an old schoolhouse and a former post office (now closed).
With the arrival of the railway, a station (now disused)
North Wootton railway station
North Wootton was a railway station on the King's Lynn to Hunstanton line which opened in 1862 to serve the village of North Wootton on the outskirts of King's Lynn in Norfolk, England. The station closed along with the line in 1969.- History :...
was built in the west of the village towards the marsh. The railway linked King's Lynn
King's Lynn railway station
King's Lynn railway station serves the town of King's Lynn in Norfolk. The station is the terminus of the Fen Line from Cambridge, which is electrified at 25 kV AC overhead...
with Hunstanton
Hunstanton railway station
Hunstanton was a railway station which served the seaside town of Hunstanton in Norfolk, England. Opened in 1862, the station was the northern terminus of the King's Lynn to Hunstanton line immortalised by John Betjeman in the British Transport Film John Betjeman Goes By Train...
. The old station waiting room is still extant though now part of a private house. The signal box
Signal box
On a rail transport system, signalling control is the process by which control is exercised over train movements by way of railway signals and block systems to ensure that trains operate safely, over the correct route and to the proper timetable...
was used by the local scout group for many years, but has now been removed for future use on a heritage railway outside the local area. The station would have been familiar to the Royal family
Royal family
A royal family is the extended family of a king or queen regnant. The term imperial family appropriately describes the extended family of an emperor or empress, while the terms "ducal family", "grand ducal family" or "princely family" are more appropriate to describe the relatives of a reigning...
being only 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away across the River Babingley
River Babingley
The Babingley is a minor river in the northwest of the county Norfolk in England. It runs from its source at the village of Flitcham to the River Great Ouse at Wootton Marshes were it terminates....
from Wolferton station
Wolferton railway station
Wolferton was a railway station on the King's Lynn to Hunstanton line which opened in 1862 to serve the village of Wolferton in Norfolk, England. The station was also well-known as the nearest station to Sandringham House, and royal trains brought the royal family to and from their estate until its...
which served the nearby Sandringham
Sandringham House
Sandringham House is a country house on 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.-History and current...
Estate.
The old Red Cat Hotel still stands and is run by the Irwin family. Open to the public and locals mainly in the evenings.
West Norfolk Rugby Club is based here. There are also some very good rugby teams of different ages. There is only one school, North Wootton Primary School, Headteacher Mr J. Williams. All Saints Church, part of the Anglican Benefice of the Church in the Woottons is led by the Rector, the Revd. James Nash. Information about the Church can be found at Church Website