Watton, Norfolk
| Watton | |
|---|---|
Watton town centre | |
Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 7.20 km2 (2.78 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,202 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF916008 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | THETFORD |
| Postcode district | IP25 |
| Dialling code | 01953 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Watton is a market town in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England, about 25 miles (40 km) west-southwest of Norwich and 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Thetford. The annual Wayland Agricultural Show in its west is one of the oldest one-day such shows in England.