Welcome to Brettenham

Brettenham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Thetford and 20 miles west 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 Brettenham is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Brettenham is also known for its strong sense of community. The village has a number of local organizations and clubs, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a women's institute. These organizations provide opportunities for residents to come together and socialize, as well as to participate in a variety of activities and events.

Despite its small size, Brettenham has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or community, this charming village has something for everyone. With its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and strong sense of community, Brettenham is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Norfolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Riddlesworth Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Headteacher John Forster	Hall Lane Riddlesworth Diss Norfolk IP22 2TA 1953681246 School Website
Admirals Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 2JT 1842753993 School Website
Raleigh Infant Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford IP24 2JT 1842762810 School Website
Drake Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcleod	Fairfields Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JW 01842762055 School Website
The Thetford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fordham	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1LH 01842754875 School Website
Norwich Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Miles	Norwich Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HT 1842753279 School Website
Thetford Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Brewer	Bridge St Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AF 1842752840 School Website
The Damara School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Govender	30 Bridge Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AG 1842773673 School Website
Diamond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Heather Denny	Hillary Road Thetford IP24 3DP
The Pinetree School Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Katrina Warren	Staniforth Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3LH 01842752756 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 3.58 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 4.23 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 6.99 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 9.11 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 10.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 3.32 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 3.37 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 3.41 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 3.60 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 3.93 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 4.25 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 4.38 Miles
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 4.74 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 6.85 Miles
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 8.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 Brettenham Manor Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ip24 Old Post Office Shadwell Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ip24 Thorpe Woodlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Ip24 School House Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip24 Kilverstone Hall Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ip22 Home Farm Thetford Road Riddlesworth Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Tesco Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roudham Hall (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 4 Rosecroft Way Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip22 The Hall Riddlesworth Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Admirals Way Thetford Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24(D) Park View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24(D) Norwich Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grove Surgery 01842 752285	Grove Surgery Grove Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HY
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Health Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Healthy Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD

Local Stores

East Harling
Market Street
East Harling
Norwick
Norfolk
NR16 2AD
Store Website
4.54 miles

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SPAR - Thetford
Nun's Bridges Filling Station
Thetford
IP24 3ED
01842 752496
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 2.20 miles


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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 3.27 miles

Animals Treated
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 4.36 miles
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Breckland Veterinary Centre
Unit 6B Snetterton Business Park Harling Road Snetterton Norwich Norfolk NR16 2JU 01953 686000 admin@brecklandvets.co.uk Website 6.43 miles

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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse 71 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AU 01842 814043 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 9.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 2.67 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 6.34 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 8.80 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

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 8.82 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 10.27 miles West Stow

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 10.60 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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