Hellesdon
Situated to the north-west of Norwich, Hellesdon is a popular suburb with a large population.
Hellesdon has signs of very early settlement as a variety of flint instruments have been unearthed in and around this suburb; it is thought that they date back to at least 4,000 years. A collection of bronze axe heads were found near Hellesdon Hall and a skeleton dating from around 600 AD was discovered next to Hellesdon Lodge in Low Road.
It is not clear from where the name Hellesdon originates; suggestions have been made throughout the centuries, but we will probably never know for certain.
In 1915 Mann Egerton built H1s, Spads and Type B seaplanes in Hellesdon and, in the 1920s, construction of the Ring Road began, making Hellesdon much more accessible.
Hellesdon has a wealth of shops and amenities with many clubs, schools, organisations and religious groups. David Lloyd on Drayton High Road offers outstanding sports facilities, including a well-equipped gym, swimming pool and many classes.
Norwich International Airport is in Hellesdon and passengers can fly direct to many European countries and all over the world via Schipol Airport in Amsterdam.
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Around Hellesdon
Hellesdon at a glance
- District
- Broadland
- Distance to Norwich
- about 2.6 miles
- Nearest town
- Norwich (2.6 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 10 m
Historic and listed buildings in Hellesdon
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 Hellesdon
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
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Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Hellesdon
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Hellesdon since 2022 (15,650 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Woodpigeon
- Magpie
- Robin
- Blue Tit
- Blackbird
- Great Tit
- Dunnock
- Jackdaw
- Goldfinch
- Collared Dove
- Greenfinch
- Jay
Other wildlife and plants
- Small White
- Grey Squirrel
- Large Red Damselfly
- Hedgehog
- Azure Damselfly
- Feral Cat
- Common Frog
- Speckled Wood
- Large White
- 7-spot Ladybird
- Gatekeeper
- Peacock
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Hellesdon
- Horsham St Faith 1.7 miles
- Horsford 2.8 miles
- Spixworth 2.9 miles
- Newton St Faith 3.1 miles
- Colney 3.1 miles
- Bawburgh 3.9 miles
- Crostwick 4.0 miles
- Cringleford 4.1 miles
- Frettenham 4.1 miles
- Hainford 4.1 miles
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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