Gaywood Norfolk Map

About Gaywood

Gaywood, a suburban expanse in Norfolk, holds a quiet presence on the eastern fringes of King's Lynn. It lies 2.6 km east of King's Lynn (from King's Lynn: bearing 80°T, OS grid TF 643 203). The land here, gently sloping towards the River Great Ouse, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and distant marshland, especially after a spring shower. Ancient hedgerows, thick with hawthorn and dog rose, still trace the boundaries of fields, hinting at agricultural rhythms that have persisted through changing times. Though now largely residential, Gaywood retains a sense of open sky, where clouds drift at their own pace, casting fleeting shadows over gardens and rooftops. The local church, St. Faith's, with its modest spire, stands as a quiet sentinel, its stone warmed by the afternoon sun.

About This Gaywood Map Page

Explore Gaywood, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.755953, 0.433911. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.