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Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Southery
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Southery
Southery is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Downham Market, 17km from Ely Cathedral.
Southery is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Downham Market, about 9 km away.
Southery is a village and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Downham Market and 10 miles (16 km) north-east of the Cambridgeshire city of Ely. The River Great Ouse marks the western boundary of the parish, which also borders Cambridgeshire along the River Little Ouse at the hamlet ofRead more
Brandon Creek.
The parish covers an area of 18.12 km2 (7.00 sq mi) and had a population of 1,324 at the 2011 Census. For local government purposes, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The A10 road runs through the parish.
The village's name means "southerly island".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Southery?
Within an hour or so of Southery: Ely Cathedral (17 km), Snetterton Circuit (39 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (40 km), The Backs, Cambridge (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Southery?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
Where is Southery?
Southery is in England, United Kingdom, about 9 km from Downham Market.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,161
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5271, 0.3878
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Southery
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Snetterton Circuit
A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Southery
- 40 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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