Methwold Hythe
The small village of Methwold Hythe is situated on the edge of the Norfolk Fens, roughly 20 miles from the historic town of King's Lynn and to the west of the larger village of Methwold. Farming is key to the village, with many of the villagers working directly or indirectly on the land.
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Around Methwold Hythe
Methwold Hythe at a glance
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 33 miles
- Nearest town
- Downham Market (7.9 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 8 m
Historic and listed buildings in Methwold Hythe
1 listed building within about ¾ mile of the village centre, from the National Heritage List for England.
- Grade II
Source: Historic England. Most listed buildings are private homes – please view from public land.
Places to eat, drink and stay near Methwold Hythe
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
- 5/5
- 4/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Methwold Hythe
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Methwold Hythe since 2022 (1,725 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Wren
- Blue Tit
- Blackcap
- Robin
- Blackbird
- Great Tit
- Chiffchaff
- Woodpigeon
- Goldfinch
- Dunnock
- Carrion Crow
- Buzzard
Other wildlife and plants
- Roe Deer
- Muntjac
- Brown Hare
- Grey Squirrel
- Red Fox
- Rabbit
- Cock's-foot
- Hawthorn
- Blackthorn
- Dandelion
- Ivy
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Methwold Hythe
- Methwold 1.4 miles
- Feltwell 2.7 miles
- Whittington 2.7 miles
- Northwold 3.0 miles
- Stoke Ferry 3.2 miles
- Wretton 3.5 miles
- Cranwich 3.9 miles
- Foulden 4.2 miles
- Hockwold cum wilton 4.4 miles
- Boughton 4.5 miles
Live weather
Weather in Methwold Hythe
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Getting to Norfolk
- Train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, plus lines to Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge. National Rail journey planner
- Road: the A11 (from Cambridge and London) and the A47 (east–west) are the main routes.
- Air: Norwich Airport is 4 miles north of the city.
- Bus: plan local journeys on Traveline.
Useful links
- Visit Norfolk – official tourism site
- Visit the Broads – Broads Authority
- Met Office weather warnings
- RNLI beach safety and tide advice
- National Trust in Norfolk
In an emergency
- 999 – police, fire, ambulance and coastguard
- 111 – NHS urgent medical advice
- 101 – Norfolk Police, non-emergency