Difference between revisions of "Sandringham"
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The civil parish extends westwards from Sandringham itself to the shore of [[The Wash]] some 4 miles distant, and also includes the villages of [[West Newton, Norfolk|West Newton]] and [[Wolferton]]. | The civil parish extends westwards from Sandringham itself to the shore of [[The Wash]] some 4 miles distant, and also includes the villages of [[West Newton, Norfolk|West Newton]] and [[Wolferton]]. | ||
| − | Sandringham is best known as the location of [[Sandringham House]] and its associated estate. This is a favoured holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II and several of her predecessors. Near to Sandringham | + | Sandringham is best known as the location of [[Sandringham House]] and its associated estate. This is a favoured holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II and several of her predecessors. Near to Sandringham House is the Royal Stud, a stud farm that houses many of the royal horses. Park House in the village was the birthplace of Diana, Princess of Wales. |
[[File:Queen Alexandra's Nest, Sandringham - geograph.org.uk - 577707.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Queen Alexandra's Nest]] | [[File:Queen Alexandra's Nest, Sandringham - geograph.org.uk - 577707.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Queen Alexandra's Nest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:17, 30 August 2018
| Sandringham | |
| Norfolk | |
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 Sandringham House | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF695285 |
| Location: | 52°49’39"N, 0°30’52"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 402 |
| Post town: | Sandringham |
| Postcode: | PE35 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
Sandringham is a village in the north of Norfolk, a mile or so south of Dersingham, and 7½ miles north of the nearest main town, King's Lynn.
The civil parish extends westwards from Sandringham itself to the shore of The Wash some 4 miles distant, and also includes the villages of West Newton and Wolferton.
Sandringham is best known as the location of Sandringham House and its associated estate. This is a favoured holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II and several of her predecessors. Near to Sandringham House is the Royal Stud, a stud farm that houses many of the royal horses. Park House in the village was the birthplace of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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