If Dersingham, situated just off the A149 to the north of Castle Rising, is taken with Sandringham and Ingoldisthorpe as the three seemingly inevitably run together along the B1440 then it is more of a town than a village with facilities to match, though it does manage to retain its own village character. Part of that character undoubtedly comes from the lovely Norman church of St Nicholas, patron saint of fishermen – when the church was built the sea was a lot closer than the still easy two-mile trip nowadays. Typical of North Norfolk Norman ecclesiastical architecture St Nicholas definitely gives the place ‘tone’. Not that any more tone is required, given the royal estate at Sandringham abuts the village. Between Dersingham and that estate (and in fact belonging to the latter) sits a marvellous piece of wilderness area, Dersingham Bog. It may sound rather unattractive but is far from it, a mix of woodland, heath and wetland habitats that are home to some fascinating birdlife including the Redpoll and the Woodlark, and smaller in scale but almost magically charming the glow-worm. Within very easy reach of Dersingham are Castle Rising with its wonderful Norman keep; the port of King’s Lynn which remains packed with historic architectural gems; and of course the beaches of North Norfolk stretching from nearby Hunstanton all the way across the coast to Cromer.
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Places to Stay near Dersingham
The Feathers Hotel (0.35 miles)
In the small Norfolk village of Dersingham, only a mile (1.6 km) from the Royal Sandringham Estate, this former coaching inn offers en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and 3 ... More
Queen Victoria (2.37 miles)
Ffolkes Arms Hotel (3.49 miles)
The Hotel which bears the name of the Ffolkes Family was constructed over three hundred years ago, during the time of the Hovell family, who were the original owners of Hillington ... More
The Kings Head Hotel (4.79 miles)
Congham Hall Country House Hotel (4.91 miles)
An elegant Georgian manor that has retained the feel of a fine country house where you have been invited to stay as a treasured guest of the family; a few miles from Sandringham, the royal ... More | visit website
Heacham Manor Hotel (5.05 miles)
This charming Grade II listed house, steeped in history and dating back from the 16th century, has been carefully restored and converted into a luxury boutique hotel with lovely gardens and golf course. Heacham Manor ... More | visit website
Knights Hill Hotel (5.06 miles)
Set in 11 acres of its own grounds on one of the highest points in West Norfolk and close to historic King's Lynn, this hotel offers excellent leisure facilities. Best Western Knights Hill Hotel offers a ... More | visit website
The Old Bell (5.56 miles)
Searles Leisure Resort (5.91 miles)
Searles Leisure Resort has so much to offer, young and old alike. A warm welcome will be had by all guests and our facilities are second to none, only 200 Meters from Norfolk's beautiful beaches. ... More | visit website
The Grange Hotel (6.24 miles)
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