Welcome to Dersingham
Dersingham is an English civil parish within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk and the county of Norfolk
Dersingham is a large and thriving village located in the attractive countryside of North-West Norfolk, just a mile from the Sandringham estate and two miles from The Wash. It is halfway between the port of King’s Lynn and the seaside town of Hunstanton.
The village is mentioned in the Doomsday book and in medieval times the sea came up to the village. The Parish Church of St Nicholas once had a spire with a bell that acted as a guide to sailors. From the then small village it has increased in size, especially in the last 50 years and now has a population of around 4,600 people.
There are three churches, two pubs, a large village hall, a social club, childrens playground, skatepark and well used sports ground. There are many clubs and organisations in the village, run by residents making it a lively and active place to live and work. The village has a good junior school, a doctor’s surgery, post office and library together with a range of shops, other services and cafes.
The Parish Council produces a village magazine every two months that is delivered to every household and published on this website.
The Parish Council has a maximum of 18 councillors to represent the residents of the Parish. You can find out more about the village and the work of the Parish Council by scrolling down the page or using the menu above.
Contact Information
- Address
- Dersingham Village Centre
83 Manor Road
Dersingham
Norfolk
PE31 6LN - Opening times
- 10.30am - 1.00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Forthcoming Meetings
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Environment Meeting – 2nd November 2026
Environment Committee
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Planning Meeting – 9th November 2026
Planning Committee
News
Wellbeing
The future of Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Public survey launched
Healthwatch Norfolk working in partnership with Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group have launched an online survey to gather public views on how our healthcare services should develop in the next 10 to 20 years. The survey closes on 6th November.
Council Business
Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2026
The external audit of our Annual Governance and Accountability Return has now been completed.
Wellbeing
Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme
The Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme administered by the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is now open for applications from residents.
Wellbeing
Modernising our Hospital Newsletter
This news item provides a link to the October 2026 "Modernising our Hospital News Letter" produced by Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Quick Links
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Meetings of the Council and its Committees
See an overview of the various meetings held by the Parish Council and read agendas and minutes of past meetings.
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All Upcoming Meetings
See when all scheduled meetings of the Council and its Committees are due to be held. Agenda for each meeting will normally be available three days before the meeting.
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Upcoming Council Meetings
See when the future Full Council meetings are due to be held.
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Upcoming Planning Committee Meetings
See when future Planning Committee meetings are due to be held.
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Upcoming Environment Committee Meetings
See when future Environment Committee meetings are due to be held.
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Upcoming Finance & Administration Committee Meetings
See when future Finance & Administration Committee meetings are due to be held.
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Upcoming Communications Committee meetings
See when future Communications Committee meetings are due to be held.
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About the Parish Council
General information about the Parish Council and its role in local government.
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About the Village
Find general information about the village, it's history, environment, local clubs, societies and places of interest.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to services provided by other organisations including the Borough and County Councils.
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Village Voice Magazine
Read our bi-monthly magazine online.
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Governance
Find documents published by the council, including annual governance statements, policies, statutory documents and more.
People
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 4612 |
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| District | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| County | Norfolk |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | PE31, PE35 |
| Dialling Code | 01485 |
| Police Force | Norfolk Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG |