Welcome to Longham

Longham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles west of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Longham is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Longham is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Longham is the village pub, The Buck Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food.

Longham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a garage. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year. These include the annual village fete, which is held in the summer, and the Christmas lights switch-on, which takes place in December. Overall, Longham is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beeston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Charman	Chapel Lane Beeston King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NQ 1328701267 School Website
St Marys Community Primary School Beetley Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tanya Treavett	Elmham Road Beetley Dereham Norfolk NR20 4BW 01362860114 School Website
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick King	Dereham Road Scarning Dereham Norfolk NR19 2PW 01362692665 School Website
Dereham Church Of England Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Whyte	St Withburga Lane Dereham Norfolk NR19 1ED 01362692727 School Website
Northgate High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Galley & Dr Duncan Hone	Cemetery Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EU 01362697033 School Website
King's Park Infant School, Dereham Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Charman	Kings Park Dereham Norfolk NR19 2AG 1362694077 School Website
Litcham School Academy Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Church Street Litcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NS 1328701265 School Website
Grove House Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Charman	Gilpins Ride Littlefields Dereham Norfolk NR19 1BJ 1362694379 School Website
Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Scott	Gilpins Ride Littlefields Dereham Norfolk NR19 1BJ 01362693876 School Website
Brisley Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	School Road Brisley Dereham Norfolk NR20 5LH 1362668350 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 14.15 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 14.54 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 14.93 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 16.61 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 17.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-Line Taxis 01362 851566 Dunlop Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2XL 2.77 Miles
Breckland Travel 01362 699800 1/Lower Farm/Lyons Green, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2JY 2.99 Miles
United Taxis 01362 691000 Quebec Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2DN 3.24 Miles
Breckland Taxis 0870 879 2608 16 Market Pl, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AL 3.30 Miles
Dereham Taxis 01362 696161 6 Church Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DJ 3.35 Miles
1St Call Taxis Ltd 01362 695000 Parkhurst/Park Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2BT 3.38 Miles
Mid Norfolk Taxis 01362 691193 11 Tebbutt Avenue, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1PN 3.45 Miles
Long Distance Travel 01362 693785 5 Moorgate Cottages, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BD 3.59 Miles
Silver Taxis 01362 694749 9 Stockholm Way, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1XF 3.60 Miles
Mid Norfolk Taxis 01362 691193 29 Watersfield Way, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SQ 3.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapel Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bittering Church (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bridge (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bushey Common (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gressenhall Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Swaffham Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulver Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herne Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
High House Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hyde Hall Corner (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe32 The Street Beeston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Almshouses (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Beech Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Theatre Royal Surgery 01362 852800	Theatre Royal Surgery 27 Theatre Street Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EN
Orchard Surgery 01362 693029	Orchard Surgery Commercial Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1AE
Litcham Health Centre 01328 701568	Litcham Health Centre Manor Drive, Litcham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NW
Toftwood Medical Centre 01362 691196	Toftwood Medical Centre 2 Chapel Lane, Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1LD
Elmham Surgery 01362 668215	The Elmham Surgery 59 Holt Rd, North Elmham East Dereham Norfolk NR20 5JS

Local Stores

Riverside
Old Swaffham Road
East Dereham
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 2AZ
01362 699179
Store Website
3.11 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Larwood &Amp; Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
7 Wellington Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2BP 01362 692508 admin.larwood@cvsvets.com Website 3.38 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Yaxham Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1HB Dereham@jollyes.co.uk Website 3.82 miles


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The Grove Veterinary Clinic
Unit 16 Royston Way Hurn Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1WD 01362 696772 grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com 4.29 miles

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Dereham Vets
Shipoham Road Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1NP 07899 914309 tomhume@westovervets.co.uk 4.31 miles

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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 8.12 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 8.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 8.36 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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Blickling Estate (Woodgate Car Park)
This A Great Car Park To Start A Walk From. You Have A Number Of Routes To Go From. It Is A National Trust Estate And So Does Charge There But Is Free For Members. 63 Woodgate Blickling Norwich NR11 6PY 16.28 miles

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Earlham Park
Lovely Park On The Edge Of Uea Campus. Open Fields, The River And Woodlands To Explore. 2 The Gardens Norwich Lancashire NR4 7TQ 16.34 miles

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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 16.67 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 16.74 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 17.27 miles

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