Wymondham
Sign in to saveWymondham ( ) is a market town and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It lies on the River Tiffey, south-west of Norwich and just off the A11 road to London. The parish, one of Norfolk's largest, includes rural areas to the north and south, with hamlets of Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row and Wattlefield. It had a population of 14,405 in 2011, of whom 13,587 lived in the town itself.
Key facts
- UK place.official_name
- Wymondham
- UK place.country
- England
- UK place.region
- East of England
- UK place.static_image_name
- cmglee_Wymondham_Market_Place.jpg
- UK place.static_image_caption
- Wymondham Market Place in September 2017
- UK place.shire_county
- Norfolk
- UK place.shire_district
- South Norfolk
- UK place.constituency_westminster
- South Norfolk
- UK place.population
- 17,496
- UK place.population_ref
- (2021 Census)
- UK place.area_total_km2
- 44.31
- UK place.os_grid_reference
- TG1101
- UK place.post_town
- WYMONDHAM
- UK place.postcode_area
- NR
- UK place.postcode_district
- NR18
- UK place.dial_code
- 01953
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Article
33 sectionsContents
- Development
- History
- Origin of the name
- Early history
- Middle Ages
- Early modern period
- Later Wymondham
- Governance
- Geography
- Climate
- Demography
- Economy
- Landmarks
- War memorial
- Wymondham Abbey
- Cavick House
- Beckett's Chapel
- The Market Cross
- Listed buildings
- Grade II* listed buildings
- Other landmarks
- Transport
- Sport
- Media
- Education
- Public services
- Culture and community
- Culture
- Community facilities
- Religious sites
- Notable people
- Cultural references
- References
Wymondham ( ) is a market town and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It lies on the River Tiffey, south-west of Norwich and just off the A11 road to London. The parish, one of Norfolk's largest, includes rural areas to the north and south, with hamlets of Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row and Wattlefield. It had a population of 14,405 in 2011, of whom 13,587 lived in the town itself.
==Development== right|thumb|New-build houses on the outskirts of Wymondham The community developed during the Anglo-Saxon period and expanded with the establishment of a priory in 1107 and a market in 1204. Industrially, Wymondham became known as a centre of woodturning and brush-making, retaining its brush factories until the late 20th century. New housing to the north and east of the town centre brought rapid expansion. Dual carriageways for the A11 and the development of rapid rail links to Norwich and Cambridge means Wymondham is now a commuter town. Major local employers include the headquarters of Norfolk Constabulary and the Lotus Cars factory at nearby Hethel.