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The eight parishes (five PCC’s) run between the B1145 to the north, and the A47 to the south, with the ancient Hanseatic port of King’s Lynn, the nearest major shopping town, home to a cinema, theatres, sports centres, secondary schools, college and main line Station. Fakenham is some 12 miles to the NE; and Swaffham some 9 miles to the SE. Norwich is less than an hour’s drive to the east along the A47.
You can reach the very beautiful North Norfolk coast within half an hour by car. It is a popular area for bird watching. Sailing (inland and sea) and other water based sports, including kite surfing are all enjoyed at various points along the coast. There are also plenty of great beaches for peace and tranquillity.
The countryside is varied, wooded and agricultural, and at Gayton, starts to climb in to the rolling chalk landscape of High Norfolk!
With this in mind there are the usual outdoor pursuits one would expect. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways to enjoy; and the ancient Icknield Way runs through Gayton and Gayton Thorpe with the younger Peddars Way a mile or so further east. There are a number of livery stables within the Benefice. The area is popular with walkers.
The drama and beauty of our village countryside...
