Griston, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Griston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,812. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Griston
Griston is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,812 |
| Population Density | 835 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5572°, 0.8644° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
About Griston
Griston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,812. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 835/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5572°N, 0.8644°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in |
Griston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Griston
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Watton Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Wayland Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Griston
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Griston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Mid-Norfolk Railway Museum Room | ||||
| Museum 4 Watton | ||||
| Swaffham Heritage | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Griston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dereham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reepham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swaffham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Griston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Swaffham Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Watton Country Market |
Hotels in Griston
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Griston
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Griston
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Griston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Griston
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Griston
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Griston
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Griston
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Griston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Brewing Co. | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Iceni Brewery | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Steam-Shed Brewing | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Airports Near Griston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Griston
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carbrooke Post Office | |
| Thompson Post Office | |
| Watton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Griston
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Martin's Church Thompson | |
| Saint Mary's | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul | |
| Saint Peter's | |
| The Church of the Holy Cross | |
| Watton Methodist Church | |
| Watton Pentecostal Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Griston
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Griston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Watton (uk/england) | 2009 | Small Silver Ball |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Griston?
Griston has a population of 1,812 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 835 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Griston?
Griston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
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