Welcome to Griston

Griston is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Watton and 20 miles west of the city of Norwich. The village has a population of around 400 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Griston is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions in Griston is the Griston Mere, a large lake located on the outskirts of the village. The lake is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, with a variety of species including kingfishers, herons, and swans. There is also a small nature reserve located near the lake, which is home to a range of wildlife including deer, foxes, and badgers. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, village hall, and pub.

Griston is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local residents. Overall, Griston is a charming and welcoming village, with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Caston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Disney	The Street Caston Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1DD 1953483304 School Website
Wayland Academy Norfolk Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Glen Allott	Merton Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6BA 01953881514 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Wheeler	Church Street Carbrooke Thetford Norfolk IP25 6SW 01953881537 School Website
Watton Westfield Infant And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Kemp	West Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6AU 1953882669 School Website
Thompson Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Heath	School Road Thompson Thetford Norfolk IP24 1PY 1953483271 School Website
Watton Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Kemp	Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP25 6AL 1953881387 School Website
Parker's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Disney	Pound Hill Saham Toney Thetford Norfolk IP25 7HP 1953881601 School Website
Rocklands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dekker	74 The Street Rockland All Saints Nr Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1TP 01953483369 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
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Creasey	The Oaks Ashill Thetford Norfolk IP25 7AP 01760440403 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 7.22 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 7.39 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 7.40 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 9.59 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 10.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Anns Cars 01953 881420 5 Henry's Court, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UL 1.02 Miles
Robins Minibus Hire 07849 523555 Mill Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AN 2.17 Miles
Robin's Taxis Of Watton 07902 724426 13 Mill Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AN 2.17 Miles
Djn Executive Services 01953 488589 Home Farm Cottage, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1UA 3.48 Miles
Prestige Travel Norfolk 01953 883108 70 Hills Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7EZ 3.52 Miles
Prestige Airport Transfers 01953 883108 70 Hills Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7EZ 3.52 Miles
Hingham Taxis 01953 851383 The Fields, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JG 5.54 Miles
Peter Rudling Travel 01362 821140 12 Eastgate, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7NB 5.56 Miles
Shipdham Taxis 01362 821524 28 Dereham Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7NA 5.56 Miles
Cressingham Taxis 01760 756057 The Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6NL 5.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip25(D) Watton Road Griston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip25(D) Church Road Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip25(D) Lancaster Avenue Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip25 Murco Garage Watton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Northacre (D) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip25 Lovell Gardens Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ip25 Watton Green Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip25(D) Vicarage Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ip25 83 Norwich Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ip25(D) Drury Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip25 Muttons Corner Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip24 College Farm College Farm Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ip25 Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Watton Medical Practice 01953 881247	Watton Medical Practice 24 Gregor Shanks Way Watton, Thetford Norfolk IP25 6FA
Shipdham Surgery 01362 820225	Shipdham Surgery Chapel Street, Shipdham Thetford Norfolk IP25 7LA
Hingham Surgery 01953 850237	Hingham Surgey Hardingham St, Hingham Norwich Norfolk NR9 4JB
Dr Oxley & Partners 01953 453166	The Surgery Queens Square Attleborough Norwich Norfolk NR17 2AF
Attleborough Surgery 01953 453166	Attleborough Surgery Station Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AS

Local Stores

Petrol Necton - Tuns Lane
2 Rudge Way
Necton
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 8DQ
01760 723928
Store Website
7.83 miles

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Knott'S Yard Veterinary Practice
Knott'S Yard Griston Road Watton Norfolk IP25 6DL 01953 889750 admin@knottsyardvets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Watton
Old Golfhouse 4 Goddards Court Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6XT 01953 881 415 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 2.00 miles
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Crowshall Veterinary Services
1 Crowshall Lane Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AD 01953 455454 phammond@crowshall.co.uk Website 6.16 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 6.65 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Attleborough
Daglas House Connaught Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2EJ 01953 451100 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 6.93 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 7.03 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 11.72 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 13.12 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 13.17 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 14.12 miles From A1067 Travel Towards Lyng And Entrance Is On The Left Before You Go Over The Bridge To Enter Lyng Village. From Dereham Go All The Way Through Lyng Village And Over The Bridge, Entrance Is On The Right About 160 Meters.

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Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 14.56 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 15.49 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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Weather Forecast

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