Welcome to Ryston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ryston is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It once had its own railway station. The villages name means 'Brushwood farm/settlement'. It covers an area of 9.36 km2 (3.61 sq mi) and had a population of 93 in 34 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 178 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. St Michael's parish church dates from the 12th century and was restored in 1901. It is a Grade II* listed building.Ryston Hall is a Grade II* listed country house, built 1669-72 by the architect Sir Roger Pratt as his own home in 1669. It was later remodelled c.1780 by Sir John Soane and again by Anthony Salvin in 1867. The formal gardens and woodland walks are open to the public several times a year. Ryston railway station opened in 1882; it was closed to passengers in 1930.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
936 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
178 (2021) |
Density |
19 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.7 |
Ward |
Denver |
District |
King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
Postcodes |
PE33, PE38 |
ONS ID |
E04006344 |
Council
Contact details for Ryston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ryston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ryston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ryston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ryston Parish.
Local News
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Four Lynn and Downham athletes head to England Schools Athletics Championships
Published: 12th Jul 2019
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Christmas Eve light display to travel through villages to spread cheer
Published: 22nd Dec 2020
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Juniors from Ryston Runners and West Norfolk Athletic Club battle it out in Sportshall League at Alive Lynnsport.
Published: 14th Nov 2018