Welcome to Red Pits

Red Pits is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The name of the village is derived from the red pits that were once used for extracting iron ore. The pits are now filled with water and have become a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Red Pits Chapel, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Red Pits is its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The nearby Red Pits Nature Reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a popular spot for botanists and nature enthusiasts.

Red Pits is also known for its rich cultural heritage. The village has a long history dating back to the Roman era, and there are a number of historic sites and landmarks to explore. The Red Pits Chapel is one of the most popular attractions in the village, and visitors can also explore the nearby ruins of a Roman villa. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale.

Local Schools

School	Details
Corpusty Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	Norwich Road Corpusty Norwich Norfolk NR11 6QG 1263587320 School Website
Reepham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	School Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JP 1603870321
Reepham High School And College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Whitwell Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JT 01603870328 School Website
Astley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Goakes	Fakenham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2HH 1263860212 School Website
Cawston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	Aylsham Road Cawston Norwich Norfolk NR10 4AY 1603871249 School Website
Foulsham Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	High Street Foulsham Dereham Norfolk NR20 5RT 1362683389 School Website
Bawdeswell Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	Fakenham Road Bawdeswell Dereham Norfolk NR20 4RR 1362688282
Aylsham St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Nursery And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs John Neenan	School House Lane Blickling Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6EX 01263732260 School Website
Bure Valley School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Olney	Hungate Street Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6JZ 01263733393 School Website
John Of Gaunt Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Toplis	Hungate Street Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6JZ 01263732844 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 9.98 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 10.42 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 10.63 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 10.86 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 11.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corpusty Cars 01263 587491 Pond House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7DD 2.39 Miles
Sandras Cabs 01603 870687 Broomhill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4QY 3.68 Miles
Universal Cars 01603 879024 19 Gayford Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4AU 3.85 Miles
Prestige Cars 01263 712791 26 Thompson Avenue, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EN 6.12 Miles
Aylsham Taxi And Minibus 01263 839001 Market Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EH 6.12 Miles
Abbey Taxi's 01603 898747 Market Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EH 6.12 Miles
Stuart's Taxi And Travel Norfolk 01263 710088 33 New Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD 6.52 Miles
Aylsham A1 Cars 01263 734004 Dunkirk, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6SU 6.57 Miles
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 7.42 Miles
Early Birds Taxis 01603 755588 9 Pound Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5NB 7.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Red Pits (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor House (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
Corpusty Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salle Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor House (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oulton Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Craymere Beck (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salle Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramsgate Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Plain (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Reepham Surgery	Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4QT
Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice 01263 733693	The Surgery Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich NR10 4QT
Melton Constable Surgery	Grove Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2DE
Dr Hughes & Partners 01603 871160	The Sugery The Street Lenwade Norwich Norfolk NR9 5SD
The Market Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	26 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich NR11 6BW

Local Stores

Reepham
135 Station Road
Reepham
Norwhich
Norfolk
NR10 4LJ
01603 576530
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR - Corpusty
Norwich Road
Corpusty
NR11 6QD
01263 587202
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aylsham Vets
12 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA 01263 732130 info@aylshamvets.co.uk Website 6.16 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 6.31 miles

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Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakland House Old Station Way Holt Norfolk NR25 6DH 01263 713200 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 6.35 miles
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Taverham Veterinary Practice Ltd
Fir Covert Road Taverham Norwich Norfolk NR8 6HT 01603 867330 enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk Website 8.93 miles
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Medivet Horsford / All Creatures Healthcare
Brackenwood Sandy Lane Horsford Norwich Norfolk NR10 3FB 01603 898 984 horsford@medivet.co.uk Website 9.02 miles
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Westover Veterinary Centre
Manor Farm Old Church Road Hainford Norwich Norfolk NR10 3BG 01603 899930 adminla@westovervets.co.uk Website 9.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.25 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 5.12 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 6.57 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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Sheringham Park
Follow The Seven-Mile Sheringham Woodland And Coastal Walk Through Parkland, Woods, Fields And Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Out Over The Sea. There's A Large Variety Of Trees, Bird And Animal Life On The Walk. NR26 8TL 8.39 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 8.67 miles 5 Miles West Of Cromer, 6 Miles East Of Holt. Main Entrance At Junction A148/B1157 Parking: 60 Yards, £5.50 (Pay And Display)

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Felbrigg Estate
A Beautiful Estate With Lots Of Different Walks. Lovely Walking Around The Lake In Winter And Summer. Does Have Livestock Around In The Summer Months. Sextons Lodge Aylmerton Norwich Lancashire NR11 8PS 9.26 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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