racetrack
Snetterton Circuit
A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.
19 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shipdham is worth a stop: 15 minutes from East Dereham, 46km from Norfolk Broads.
Shipdham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,860, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shipdham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shipdham to your route.
Shipdham is a village and civil parish in the Breckland district, in Norfolk, England, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south-south-west of Dereham. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 2,145 in 899 households, falling at the 2011 Census to a population of 2,057 in 899 households. It covers an area ofRead more
18.69 km2 (7.22 sq mi).
It is also known to be the longest village in Norfolk.
The villages name means 'flock of sheep homestead/village'.
The River Yare rises to the east of the village and flows east, while the River Wissey rises to the north and flows westwards.
Shipdham Airfield (formerly RAF Shipdham) is located east of the village.
The village was struck by an F1/T2 tornado on 23 November 1981, as part of the record-breaking nationwide tornado outbreak on that day.
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Shipdham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6292 latitude, 0.8858 longitude.
Shipdham has a population of approximately 1,860 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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racetrack
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19 km · about 20 min drive
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