The village and civil parish of Lyng is situated on the River Wensum, roughly 20km north-west of the city of Norwich. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 807 over an area of approximately 8km2.
The Village
Lyng’s fantastic scenery has made the village a popular destination amongst walkers and anglers. This and its engaging community have helped the village develop. Located in the village are a number of amenities. Lyng Church of England Primary School serves to educate the local children, whilst the 300 year old village pub, The Fox, provides food, drink, and entertainment to the adult population of Lyng. There are also a number of local clubs and societies within the village and the surrounding areas. Including, a Lyng Football Club, Lyng Angling Club, Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society, Lyng History Group, and a local motocross club which get to test their skills each year as the village hosts the British Motocross Championship on Cadders Hill.
History
During the medieval times, Lyng had two churches, with only one still standing today. The Church of St. Edmund served as the church of the Benedictine Monastery. However, after it became unused in the 12th century, it fell to ruin. However, the Church of Saint Margaret still stands today and is still in use with regular services.
Lyng at one point had three fully licensed pubs. The King’s Head was licensed in 1794 and held that license until 1985. A few years later the site was converted into residential housing, however, it still retains its style and character. The Bell which opened in 1841 was a popular local pub until 1960 when it closed permanently. The Fox and Hounds, now The Fox, is the only pub that remains in Lyng. Although the building is thought to date from 1710, the pub didn’t gain its license until 1794, where it was first opened as a Dereham Brewery House. The building went through several owners after that and is now currently owned by Vikki King and Gavin Hunt.
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