Welcome to Spixworth

Spixworth is a village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Norwich and has a population of around 4,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists. There are also several nature reserves in the area, including the Spixworth Common Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Spixworth was an important agricultural centre, with many farms and fields surrounding the village. Today, the village is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. There are also several sports clubs in the area, including a football club and a cricket club.

Despite its rural location, Spixworth is well-connected to the rest of Norfolk and beyond. The village is located close to the A47, which provides easy access to Norwich and the surrounding areas. There are also regular bus services to Norwich and other nearby towns and villages. For those looking to travel further afield, Norwich International Airport is just a short drive away, offering flights to a range of destinations across Europe and beyond.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 3.4°C

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Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodland View Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Heidi Jordan	Ivy Road Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3PY 01603898292 School Website
Spixworth Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Heidi Jordan	Ivy Road Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3PX 01603898483 School Website
Frettenham Primary Partnership School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	16 School Road Frettenham Norwich Norfolk NR12 7LL 01603737405 School Website
White Woman Lane Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	White Woman Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR6 7JA 01603419203 School Website
Lodge Lane Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dewing	Lodge Lane Old Catton Norwich Norfolk NR6 7HL 1603413946 School Website
St Faiths C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	25 Manor Road Horsham St Faith Norwich Norfolk NR10 3LF 01603898353 School Website
Include School Norfolk Other Independent School Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Mr Philip Hinchliffe	27 Hurricane Way Airport Industrial Estate Norwich Norfolk NR6 6HE 1603401515 School Website
White House Farm Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Copping	Mallard Way Norwich NR7 8DN 1603578866 School Website
Garrick Green Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dewing	Garrick Green Old Catton Norwich Norfolk NR6 7AL 1603409078 School Website
Old Catton C Of E Vc Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	Church Street Old Catton Norwich Norfolk NR6 7DS 01603426973 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 2.87 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 3.84 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 4.42 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 5.98 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 6.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A M C Taxis 01603 890222 98 Crostwick Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3NQ 0.19 Miles
Air Drive Direct 01603 411889 15 St Marys Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8DJ 1.86 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Norwich 0800 783 4107 2 Bronde Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7LN 2.03 Miles
Newton Cars 01603 890000 2 Newton Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3AD 2.10 Miles
Norwich Airport Taxi Association 01603 424044 Terminal Bldg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6JA 2.55 Miles
Goldstar Taxis 01603 488888 101 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9AW 2.93 Miles
J And B Cars 01603 400463 100 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DW 2.94 Miles
Lion Travel 01603 738118 10 Old Bakery Ct, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7DQ 3.03 Miles
Roadrunner Travel 07810 747949 Park Lodge, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7NS 3.05 Miles
Sterling Chauffeurs 0871 471 0012 23 Padgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5DG 3.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crostwick Lane Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ivy Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crostwick Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Near Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crostwick White Horse Ph (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
330 Buxton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buxton Rd/Church Rd (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Paddocks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spixworth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pioneer Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norman Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Woman Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Malpas & Partners 01603 898583	The Surgery 20 St Peter's Way Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3NS
Old Catton Medical Practice 01603 415519	Old Catton Med. Practice 55 Lodge Lane, Old Catton Norwich NR6 7HQ
Dr Leeming & Partners 01603 898235	The Surgery 20 Norwich Road Horsham St Faith Norwich Norfolk NR10 3LB
Dr G Bastable & Partners 01603 412231	Sprowston Primary Care Centre Aslake Close, Church Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8DG
North Norfolk Covid Response 01603 576091	First Floor,Alkmaar House 4 Alkmaar Way Norwich NR6 6BF

Local Stores

Spixworth
113-117 Crostwick Lane
Spixworth
Norwich
Norfolk
NR10 3AF
01603 898255
Store Website
0.13 miles

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SPAR - St Augustine's Gate
Aylsham Road
St Augustine's Gate
Norwich
NR3 3BE
01603 762970
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Onca Vets Ltd
1 Hornet Court 34 Hurricane Way Norwich Way Norwich Norfolk NR6 6HJ 07788 859771 2.03 miles

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Rackheath Vets
1 Wendover Road Rackheath Industrial Estate Rackheath Norwich Norfolk NR13 6LH 01603 955056 admin@rackheathvets.co.uk Website 2.17 miles

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Medivet Catton
294 Constitution Hill Norwich Norfolk NR6 7RF 01603 426310 catton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Medivet Hellesdon
61 Holt Road Norwich Norfolk NR6 6XS 01603 404 716 hellesdon@medivet.co.uk Website 2.79 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 2.97 miles
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Companion Care (Norwich) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Sprowston Retail Park Salhouse Road Norwich Norfolk NR7 9AZ 01603 484 150 norwich@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mousehold Heath Norwich
A Truly Beautiful Place For A Dog Walk. There Are A Few Opened (Heath) Areas And A Lot Of Woods. There Are Easy Walks With Plenty Of Benches And There Are Steep Parts For The More Adventurous Pups And People. I Highly Recommend A Very Good, Detailed Map Of The Heath On Norwich City Council's Website; Please Type: "Mousehold Heath Earth Heritage Trail" . Plenty Of Car Park Around The Heath, All Free. 149 Mousehold Ave Norwich Lancashire NR3 4RX 3.30 miles Other Car Parks: There Is One (The Biggest Car Park) From Gilman Road (It'S A Quite Short Road) That Leads To The Heath. There Is A Car Park At Zak'S, Opposite Zaks And One Near &Quot;Pitch And Putt&Quot;.

Location what3words bared.kicks.wooden

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 4.44 miles

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Whitlingham Lake
Beautiful Part Of Norfolk Countryside That Has The Scenery Of A Coastal Area, But Handy Location Of Being Inner City. On A Day With Good Weather The Atmosphere Is Buzzing With Families, Dog Walkers And Naturists. Perfect For A Change Of Scenery And Lovely Views. Whitlingham Ln Lancashire 4.75 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 5.75 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 9.18 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 9.34 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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