Welcome to Broomsthorpe

Broomsthorpe is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Fakenham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Broomsthorpe is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 100 people. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Broomsthorpe has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. Broomsthorpe was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is still home to a number of working farms, although many of the residents now commute to nearby towns and cities for work.

Despite its small size, Broomsthorpe has a strong sense of community. The village has a church, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for social activities. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Broomsthorpe is a close-knit community, where residents look out for one another and work together to maintain the village's unique character and charm.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Rudham C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Belinda Allen	School Road East Rudham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RF 01485528230 School Website
Blenheim Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nikki Taylor	Lancaster Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PX 1485528368 School Website
Harpley C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Stibbon	School Lane Harpley Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 6DY 01485520274 School Website
Great Massingham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Stibbon	Weasenham Road Great Massingham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2EY 01485520362 School Website
Weasenham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	Common End Weasenham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2SP 01328838365 School Website
Sculthorpe Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	Creake Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9NQ 01328862704
Flitcham Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gardener	Church Road Flitcham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 6BU 01485600383 School Website
Fakenham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Green	Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9QT 01328862545 School Website
Duke Of Lancaster School Free Schools Special Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Robert Speck	Highfield Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DQ 1328800880 School Website
Colkirk Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	School Road Colkirk Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NW 01328862684 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 13.44 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 16.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Community Cars 01485 520823 Station Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2HW 3.75 Miles
Wensum Private Hire 01328 853389 Tente, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PY 4.89 Miles
Tiny's Taxi's 01328 888888 40 Moor Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PX 5.03 Miles
Betjemann's Private Hire 01328 711114 38C Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ 5.21 Miles
Docking Private Hire 01485 518602 Tudor Ridge/Fakenham Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NW 5.76 Miles
Bay Kars 01328 853868 3 Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BS 6.22 Miles
Jez's Cabs 0800 771 0147 Norfolk Heights, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8PW 6.92 Miles
Executive Cars Of Burnham Market Ltd 01328 730129 6 Walkers Close, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8EP 8.16 Miles
Burnham Market Taxis 01328 730580 2 The Pightle, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8HT 8.23 Miles
Gayton Travel 01553 636888 Plumford House/Winch Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1QP 8.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Groveside Estate Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
West Rudham Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Fakenham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pockthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tattersett No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Coxford Cross Roads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
The Square Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Houghton Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Harpley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennycroft (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Off Felbrigg Walk (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Lawrence Close Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Lancaster Rd (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Great Massingham Surgery 01485 520521	Great Massingham Surgery Station Road Great Massingham Norfolk PE32 2JQ
Bayfield Surgery 01485 518336	High Street Docking King's Lynn PE31 8NH
North Norfolk Hub 1 (Fakenham) 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse, Trinity Rd Fakenham NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY

Local Stores

Dersingham- Lynn Rd
10 Lynn Road
Dersingham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6JX
01485 544055
Store Website
8.54 miles

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SPAR Docking
SPAR
Station Road
Docking
PE31 8LS
01485 518220
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Anchorage Barn Equine Clinic Ltd
East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528437 clinic@anchoragebarnequineclinic.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Anchorage Barn Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Fakenham Road East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528221 anchoragebarn@btinternet.com Website 0.67 miles
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Fakenham Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Suite E, Building 7 West Raynham Business Park Blenheim Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PL 07387 687024 info@fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk Website 2.70 miles

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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 5.89 miles
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 6.26 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Fakenham
Grove House Holt Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8JG 01328 862137 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 6.80 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 8.19 miles Norfolk

Location what3words ounce.judges.quiz

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

Location what3words maple.dividing.removers

Burnham Overy Staithe
Peeeerfect Place For A Loooong Walk With Your Best Friend. Koka &Amp; Sara Was Exhausted But Extremely Happy :) 8 Wells Rd Chapel Ln Burnham Overy Staithe 9.83 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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Brancaster Beach
Beautiful Beach Where Dogs Are Welcome All Year Round. Vast Amount Of Space For Everybody. Cafe Is Open During The Peak Season. Unnamed Road King'S LYNN PE31 10.77 miles

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Wells Next The Sea
Dog Friendly Beach Walk That Stretches For Miles Toward Holkham. Beautiful Sandy Beach, Sand Dunes And Dog Friendly Cafe. 32 Mill Ct Wells-Next-The-Sea Lancashire NR23 1HF 10.84 miles

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Holkham Beach North Norfolk
Four Miles Of White Sand Fringed With Sand Dunes And Pine Woods: One Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World! Part Of One Of The Largest Nature Reserves In The Country, Managed By Natural England In Partnership With The Holkham Estate. Featured At The End Of "Shakespeare In Love" And Bliss For Dogs, Horses And Humans! Parking On Lady Anne's Drive Is A Bit Expensive: £2-5, But You Can Park For Free By Approaching From Either Wells Or Burnham Overy Staithe. Norfolk Coast Path 11.09 miles Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk

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Weather Forecast

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