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3About Gillingham
Gillingham lies in Norfolk's Waveney Valley, just two kilometers from Beccles on the Suffolk border. Reach it via the A146 from Norwich or A143 from Great Yarmouth through Beccles. The town sits beside the River Waveney, where an ancient ford crossing gave it the name meaning "homestead of Gylla's people."
Where is Gillingham on the map?
Gillingham is in England, at 52.470, 1.547 - about 6 km north-east of The City, Suffolk.
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What is the closest airport to Gillingham?
The closest airport to Gillingham is Norwich Airport, 34 km (about 38 min by car).