Hockwold cum Wilton

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 52.465
longitude= 0.542
official_name= Hockwold-cum-wilton
population= 1233 (2001 census)
shire_district= King's Lynn and West Norfolk
shire_county= Norfolk
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= North West Norfolk
post_town= Thetford
postcode_district = IP26
postcode_area= IP
dial_code= 01842
os_grid_reference= TF615205

Hockwold cum Wilton is 10 miles west of Thetford, Norfolk, England and is in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

It is located near several USAF airbases, notably RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall.

Hockwold is a small village with a thriving community. The village has a small primary school which was originally built as a hospital during World War I. The two pubs, the "Red Lion" and the "New Inn", are popular spots for the village locals. Although the Red Lion is currently closed and it's future is uncertain at this time. The village has an annual fair, which over the past few years has proven to be a great success and has raised a lot of money for the village. The village also has two churches and a Methodist chapel.

The village is also rumoured to have several ghosts haunting it.Fact|date=June 2007 Hockwold Hall, a large manor house and estate, has its gates haunted by the white lady, who over the years has been rumoured to cause distraction to many drivers on their way through the village. The river Ouse that runs through the village is also rumoured to be haunted by a group of nuns and a horseman.

Originally, the village was located next to the river. However, after the black plague infected the village, it was burnt down and relocated a mile away from the river.

Hockwold now has a Football Team who play at Hockwold Community Pitch! Managed By Dean Byrne, Ray and Mark. They Play in the Kings Lynn District league. There First Ever League Game was away to Tilney where they lost 9-1. Daniel Weeks Scoring Hockwolds first ever league goal from 30 yards!