Welcome to Blackborough

Blackborough is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of the town of Swaffham and 20 miles west of the city of Norwich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Blackborough End Windmill, which dates back to the 19th century and is still in operation today.

The village of Blackborough has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, and was an important center for agriculture in the region. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Norfolk. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, as well as visiting the many historic buildings and landmarks in the area.

Despite its small size, Blackborough is a vibrant and welcoming community that is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small shop and post office, as well as a pub and a village hall that hosts a range of events throughout the year. The village is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, including a local history society and a gardening club. Overall, Blackborough is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Norfolk.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6.2°C

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Wind: 13.6 MPH

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Local Schools

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Middleton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Read	School Road Middleton Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 1SA 01553840234 School Website
West Winch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Oldridge	Back Lane West Winch Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0LA 01553840397 School Website
St Martin At Shouldham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Howe	Lynn Road Shouldham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0BU 01366347260 School Website
Ashwicken Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Dickson	East Winch Road Ashwicken Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 1LY 01553630352 School Website
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Webb	Hillside Marham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9JJ 01760337346 School Website
Churchill Park Complex Needs School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Weatherall	Winston Churchill Drive Fairstead King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4RP 1553763679 School Website
Fairstead Community Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Farthing	William Booth Road Fairstead Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4RR 01553774666 School Website
Watlington Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Chapman	Rectory Lane Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HU 01553810468 School Website
Howard Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Gregory Hill	Parkway Gaywood Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4QJ 01553774511 School Website
King's Oak Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Christou	Parkway Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4QJ 1553774587 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 3.95 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 4.74 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 7.95 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 17.60 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 17.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Community Cars 01485 520823 Akenfield/Station Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NR 2.18 Miles
Premier Airport Services 01553 842692 240 Main Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0NZ 2.51 Miles
Airport Link Taxis 01553 844555 12 Cholmondeley Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0SY 2.57 Miles
Marham Taxis 01760 338158 Villebois Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9JD 3.59 Miles
Gary's Taxis And A Class Airport Servcies 01553 766122 44 Higham Green, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RY 3.86 Miles
Barry's Cars 01553 777733 Willows Business Park, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3RD 4.30 Miles
Gayton Travel 01553 636888 Plumford House/Winch Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1QP 4.32 Miles
Qj's Executive Travel 01553 775475 108 Hillington Square, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5HZ 4.68 Miles
Vancouver Taxis 01553 818030 Albion St, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NJ 4.82 Miles
A And A Taxi Services 07979 748450 2 Ryley Close, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3YA 4.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackborough End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Middleton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pe33 Wormegay Village War Memorial No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lindale Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Pe32 Church Lane East Winch King's Lynn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Common Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Fair Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Town Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
The Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road / Abbey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe33 Lynn Road Setchey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Pe33 Oakwood Lodge A10 Tottenhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marham Surgery 01760 337394	The Surgery The Street Marham Norfolk PE33 9HP
Fairstead Surgery	Centre Point King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4SR
Watlington Medical Centre 01553 810253	Watlington Medical Centre Rowan Close,Off Fen Road Watlington,King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TU
Marham Medical Centre	Marham Medical Centre Burnthouse Drove Upper Marham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9NP
Southgates Surgical & Medical Centre 01553 819477	Southgates Med & Surg Ctr 41 Goodwins Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5QX

Local Stores

Clenchwarton
164 Main Road
Clenchwarton
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 4DT
01553 774361
Store Website
6.18 miles

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SPAR Kings Lynn
SPAR
Unit 1 Ebbs Fields
67 Tenyson Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NG
01553 762944
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jollyes
Hardwick Retail Park King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 3.72 miles

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Vets One Group (Kings Lynn) Ltd
Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 01553 970971 hello@vets-one.co.uk Website 3.72 miles

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Vets4pets Kings Lynn
Inside Pets At Home Campbells Meadow Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4YN 01553 782 700 Julie.clark@vets4pets.com Website 3.88 miles
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London Road Veterinary Centre
Hospital Walk King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 5QA 01553 773168 info@londonroadvets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Mill House Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Hospital
20 Tennyson Avenue King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 2QG 01553 771457 info@millhousevets.co.uk Website 4.64 miles
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Appointments 8.30am to 6.30pm 24 Hour emergency service
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Appointments 8.30am to 6.30pm 24 Hour emergency service

Medivet South Wootton
Priory Court 53 St Augustines Way South Wooton King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 3TE 01553 670021 south.wootton@medivet.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sandringham Country Park
Royal Sandringham Estate - Miles Of Forest Walks, Children's Play Area, Picnic Areas, Cafe, Duck Ponds And More! Vergers Cottage Sandringham Lancashire PE35 6EH 9.05 miles Norfolk

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 9.17 miles Off The Main Road Between Castle Rising And Sandringham, Look For The Sign For The Village Of Wolferton. I Drove Into The Village And Out Past The Royal Station. I Found It By Accident. There Are Maps And Postcode Online If Needed. Also Several Small Parking Areas

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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 13.15 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 19.32 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 19.40 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 19.83 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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Weather Forecast

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