Coordinates: 52°46′N 1°34′E / 52.76°N 1.57°E
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Hickling shown within Norfolk |
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| Population | 906 (parish, 2001 census) |
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| - London | 137 |
| Parish | Hickling |
| District | North Norfolk |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stalham |
| Postcode district | NR12 |
| Dialling code | 01692 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North Norfolk |
| List of places: UK • England • Norfolk | |
Hickling is a village[1] and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is 22 miles south-east of Cromer, 20.3 miles north-east of Norwich and 137 miles north-east of London. The village lies 3 miles east of the Broadlands town of Stalham. The nearest railway station is at Worstead for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport.
The village is split predominantly into two parts, Hickling Green and Hickling Heath. Hickling Heath is the part which usually attracts the most tourists who come on boat trips and moor up at the staithe there (often to go into the pub; the Pleasureboat Inn. The other pub in the village is "The Greyhound Inn".
Hickling village is situated on the edge of the Hickling Broads. By using the water-ways it is possible to reach Catfield Dyke, Potter Heigham and even Great Yarmouth. Because it leads to the sea the waters are slightly tidal and depending on the time of year the water levels can heavily rise or fall. There are many thatched huts dotted along the broads, one of the oldest being Turner's Hut. On the opposite side of the broads to Turner's Hut is Roland Green's artist studio cottage which can be rented out for use. Turner's Hut however, is private property.
References
- ^ OS Explorer Map OL40 The Broads. ISBN 0 319 23769 9
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