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Welcome to Hempton
Hempton is a village in North Norfolk. The village is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) south west of Fakenham, 33.9 miles north west of Norwich.
The village straddles the A1065 between Fakenham and Swaffham
There are many facilities that serve this thriving and active community. Among these include: a primary school, doctors’ surgery, several churches, many clubs and societies, sports facilities, a variety of local shops and supermarkets, cafés, restaurants,sport and fitness centres with gyms and friendly pubs.
The Parish Council
The Parish Council is made up of 3 councillors who represent the village on various matters. We are effectively the third tier of local government, the other two being Norfolk County Council and North Norfolk District Council.
We meet at 7 pm usually on the Thursday before last of every other month at the Church Rooms, The Green, Hempton.
The public is very welcome to attend our meetings.
We're responsible for:
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The upkeep of Hempton Common and The Memorial Hall
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The Duck Pond Area
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The Children’s Play Area
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The Allotments
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The upkeep of the Village Green & Village Sign
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Benches and Seating
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Litter bins and dog bins
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We also make comments on all planning applications, although the District Council or County Council make the decision
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Providing general maintenance around the village
News & Publications
Message from PC Dawson
The trial of the Nextdoor app is going well and we have received some positive feedback from residents in Fakenham and the surrounding area. I would encourage anyone with access to online facilities to join the group as it is a way we get information out quickly to the relevant local area.
If you would like to record your own sightings of wildlife on Hempton Common or the Bullock Hills, and you would like a spotters card (below) please contact or
