Quidenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quidenham |
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 Quidenham
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| Area | 22.51 km2 (8.69 sq mi) |
| Population | 560 (2011) |
| • Density | 25/km2 (65/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM 027 878 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR16 |
| Dialling code | 01953 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Quidenham is a small, peaceful village in the English county of Norfolk. It is also a "civil parish," which is like a local area with its own small government.
The village covers about 22.51 square kilometers. In 2011, around 560 people lived here. Quidenham is part of the Breckland district for local government.
You can find Quidenham about 10 miles north-east of Thetford. It is also 24 miles south-west of the city of Norwich.
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Discovering Quidenham
What's in a Name?
The name "Quidenham" is very old! It first appeared in the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was called "Cuidenham." This name means "Cwida's ham" or "Cwida's village." Cwida was likely a person's name from a long time ago.
A Queen's Legend
There's an exciting local story about Queen Boudica. She was a famous warrior queen who fought against the Romans. Some people believe that Queen Boudica might be buried right here in Quidenham!
Important Places to See
Quidenham Hall
Quidenham Hall is a very special building. Today, it is a monastery where Carmelite nuns live. A monastery is a place where religious people live and work together.
Part of the property is also home to a hospice for sick children. This hospice helps children who are very ill. It is run by a charity called East Anglian Children's Hospices (EACH). The Princess of Wales supports this charity.
St Andrew's Church
The church of St Andrew is a unique building. It is one of only 124 churches in Norfolk that have a special round tower. These round towers are very old and interesting to see.
Nearby Villages and Areas
The civil parish of Quidenham includes other historic areas. These include the old parishes of Wilby, Eccles, and Hargham. Each of these places has its own historic church that you can still visit.
Fun for Racing Fans
Part of the Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit is actually in Quidenham parish! This famous race track is about 2 miles north-west of the village. If you love car racing, this is a cool fact!
Getting Around
Eccles Road railway station is also close by. It's about 2 miles north of the village. This station is on the Breckland Line, which connects Cambridge and Norwich.
Past Events
Quidenham was once the home of a music festival called Play Fest. This festival took place for two years, from 2011 to 2013.
