Welcome to Bridgham

Bridgham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south-west of the town of Attleborough and 20 miles south-west of the city of Norwich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Bridgham is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Bridgham has a rich history that can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The book records that the village was owned by the Bishop of Thetford and was home to a number of smallholdings and farms. Over the centuries, Bridgham has remained a small and close-knit community, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and residents take great pride in their local community.

Despite its small size, Bridgham has a number of amenities that make it a great place to live. These include a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside, with a number of footpaths and bridleways that offer stunning views of the Norfolk landscape. Overall, Bridgham is a charming and peaceful village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
East Harling Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Yates	Gallants Lane East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2NQ 01953717221 School Website
Riddlesworth Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Headteacher John Forster	Hall Lane Riddlesworth Diss Norfolk IP22 2TA 1953681246 School Website
Garboldisham Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Church Road Garboldisham Diss Norfolk IP22 2SE 1953681327 School Website
Aurora White House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-11 Head Teacher Mr David Clarke	Quidenham Norwich Norfolk NR16 2NZ 1953887217 School Website
Great Hockham Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hazard	Watton Road Great Hockham Thetford Norfolk IP24 1PB 1953498302 School Website
Kenninghall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sasha Furze	School Close Kenninghall Norfolk NR16 2EJ 1953887286 School Website
Hopton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Wright	Thelnetham Road Hopton Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 2QY 01953681449 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Va Primary School Lopham Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Price	The Street North Lopham Diss Norfolk IP22 2LR 01379687253 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 1.66 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 4.38 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 5.94 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 7.92 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 10.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 2.36 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 4.33 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 5.62 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 5.84 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 5.84 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 6.11 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 6.44 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 6.57 Miles
Banham Taxis 01953 888317 Mill Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HU 6.89 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 6.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West End (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roudham Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Harling Green (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Thorpe Woodlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Harling Station (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Harling Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Croft (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lopham Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Angel Public House (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Hart Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brewsters (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Old Post Office Shadwell Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ip24 Brettenham Manor Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ip22 Home Farm Thetford Road Riddlesworth Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Lock & Partners 01953 717204	The Surgery Market Street East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
E Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice 01953 717204	The Surgery Market St, East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
Kenninghall Practice	Quidenham Road Kenninghall Norwich Norfolk NR16 2EF
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Health Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Barningham
1
CHURCH ROAD
BARNINGHAM
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP31 1BT
01359 221826
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Breckland Veterinary Centre
Unit 6B Snetterton Business Park Harling Road Snetterton Norwich Norfolk NR16 2JU 01953 686000 admin@brecklandvets.co.uk Website 3.83 miles

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 4.46 miles


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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 5.67 miles

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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 6.08 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 6.74 miles
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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
16 Haverscroft Industrial Estate New Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1YE 01953 451452 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk Website 6.81 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 3.41 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 8.44 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 9.11 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

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 10.91 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 10.92 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 12.82 miles West Stow

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