The parish of Wellingham lies in central Norfolk to the south-west of the market town of Fakenham roughly midway between there and Castle Acre. The tight huddle of houses sits just east of the A1065 which runs from Fakenham to Swaffham. The village is small and compact sitting around a junction of three lanes amidst wide open fields. This is a sparsely populated agricultural district.

St Andrews church is a typical Norfolk church with a squat tower and origins in the 13th century. Much was changed in a makeover in the late 19th century but enough remains to show its Perpendicular style. The church lies right beside the main lane through the village tucked away behind a low wall. The church is clearly well-loved by the locals and is still at the heart of this small community.