West Runton
| West Runton | |
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 West Runton from Incleborough Hill. With Beeston Bump in background |
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 West Runton
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| West Runton shown within Norfolk | |
| Population | 1,633 (parish, 2001 census) |
| • Density | 300 / km² (778 / sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG180427 |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cromer |
| Postcode district | NR27 |
| Dialling code | 01263 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
West Runton is a village in North Norfolk,England, approximately ¼ of a mile from the North Sea coast.
West Runton and East Runton together form the parish of Runton (where the population is included). The village straddles the A149 North Norfolk coast road and is 2½ miles west of Cromer and 1½ miles east of Sheringham. The village is served by several public transport routes, with a bus service to Norwich, Cromer and Sheringham, and a rail service from its station, where the Bittern Line runs a frequent service between Norwich, Cromer and Sheringham. There are several shops in the village which include a butcher, newsagent/general store, a post office/village store, café, furniture upholsterer, garage and a fancy dress/costume shop.
A notable resident of this sleepy village is the infamous Thee of Thieves, a mythical entity that appears in some of the traditional folk tales passed down through generations by the residents. Thee is just one of the many examples of ancient Norfolk charm imortalised in the literature of the county.
The pub, called the "Village Inn", has a blue plaque on the wall that recalls a concert played at the now-demolished pavilion by the Punk band the Sex Pistols. There are two restaurants in the inn, but it does not offer accommodation. However, facilities are available for camping and caravanning. A noteworthy attraction of the village is "The Links", a famous golf course designed by J.H. Taylor around the turn of the 20th century.
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