Welcome to Shropham

Shropham 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 14th-century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Shropham is its peaceful and rural setting. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy walking, cycling, or simply relaxing in the great outdoors. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including birds, deer, and foxes, which can often be seen in the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Shropham has a strong sense of community. The village hall hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete, which brings together residents and visitors alike. The village pub, The Red Lion, is also a popular meeting place for locals and visitors, offering a warm welcome and a range of traditional pub food and drinks. Overall, Shropham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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 Ellingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dekker	Hingham Road Great Ellingham Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1HX 01953453342 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
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
Chapel Road School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Severn	Chapel Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2DS 01953453116 School Website
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
Attleborough Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Gayle Long	Besthorpe Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2NA 01953453491 School Website
Attleborough Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms Gayle Long	Norwich Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AJ 01953453127 School Website
Attleborough Academy Norfolk Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Neil Mcshane	9 Norwich Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AJ 01953452335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 2.79 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 3.21 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 4.26 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 7.38 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 9.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Djn Executive Services 01953 488589 Home Farm Cottage, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1UA 2.52 Miles
Road-Line Taxis 01953 455725 20 Westfields, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1EY 3.45 Miles
Grahams Taxis 01953 454600 95 Clover Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2JQ 3.78 Miles
Attleboroughtaxis 01953 456767 35 Norfolk Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1QW 3.79 Miles
Street Cars 01953 453100 50 Maurice Gaymer Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2QZ 4.09 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 4.22 Miles
A And G Cars 01953 453210 6 Arlington Gardens, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2ND 4.43 Miles
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 4.52 Miles
Anns Cars 01953 881420 5 Henry's Court, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UL 5.66 Miles
Banham Taxis 01953 888317 Mill Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HU 5.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hargram Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Watton Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claypit Cottages (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Fen Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
South End (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Kirke Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Fen Lane (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Watton Road Great Hockham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Street Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Church (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Croft (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

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Oxley & Partners 01953 453166	The Surgery Queens Square Attleborough Norwich Norfolk NR17 2AF
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
Attleborough Surgery 01953 453166	Attleborough Surgery Station Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AS
Kenninghall Practice	Quidenham Road Kenninghall Norwich Norfolk NR16 2EF

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
5.6 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 2.37 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 3.21 miles
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Crowshall Veterinary Services
1 Crowshall Lane Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AD 01953 455454 phammond@crowshall.co.uk Website 3.60 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 4.03 miles
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Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Station Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AS 01953 454945 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Knott'S Yard Veterinary Practice
Knott'S Yard Griston Road Watton Norfolk IP25 6DL 01953 889750 admin@knottsyardvets.co.uk Website 5.90 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 8.02 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 10.83 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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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 13.10 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 13.20 miles

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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 13.32 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 13.35 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

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