Welcome to Stowbridge

Stowbridge is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of the town of King's Lynn and is home to a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Stowbridge is also known for its historic church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 14th century.

The village of Stowbridge has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been an important agricultural center for centuries. Today, Stowbridge is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Railway Arms, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Stowbridge is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is located close to the River Great Ouse, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. There are also several nature reserves in the area, including the RSPB reserve at Snettisham, which is home to a wide variety of bird species. Stowbridge is also located close to the Norfolk coast, which is a popular destination for beachgoers and nature lovers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wimbotsham And Stow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	Chapel Lane Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3QH 1366382336 School Website
Downham Preparatory School And Montessori Nursery Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Laffeaty-Sharpe	The Old Rectory Stow Bardolph Nr King's Lynn Norfolk Norfolk PE34 3HT 1366388066 School Website
Runcton Holme Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Zeil	School Road Runcton Holme Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0EL 01553810394 School Website
Nelson Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Wilson	Nursery Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PF 01366383824 School Website
Downham Market Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Rolf Purvis & Mark Eastwood	Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL 1366389100 School Website
Downham Market Hillcrest Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Try	Hillcrest Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9ND 01366388191 School Website
Magdalen Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	Park Crescent Magdalen Magdalen Academy King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3BU 1553810326 School Website
Watlington Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Chapman	Rectory Lane Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HU 01553810468 School Website
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jones	19 Ryston Road Denver Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0DP 01366383272 School Website
St Germans Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	School Lane St Germans King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3DZ 1553617246 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 2.21 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 2.80 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 8.31 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 12.15 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 12.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Trevs Cars 01366 385898 14 Town Est, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JG 2.22 Miles
Kevs Kars 01366 384994 27 Landseer Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NG 2.50 Miles
Pauls Private Hire 01366 385885 43 Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9RY 2.58 Miles
Brians Cars 01366 388893 1 Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DU 3.19 Miles
Pjs Taxi 01366 385904 Adelphi Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DY 3.62 Miles
Airport Link Taxis 01553 844555 12 Cholmondeley Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0SY 5.51 Miles
Premier Airport Services 01553 842692 240 Main Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0NZ 5.53 Miles
Bishops Taxis 01366 324307 The Laurels, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0BX 5.69 Miles
Barry's Cars 01553 777733 Willows Business Park, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3RD 6.31 Miles
Sally's Cars 01366 377618 9 Stevens Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EF 6.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stow Bridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Vine Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stow Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Holly House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wimbotsham Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Runcton Holme No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wimbotsham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stow Bardolph No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Black Horse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spruce Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynn Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Retreat Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Hollies Surgery 01366 389289	The Hollies Surgery Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9JE
Bridge Street Surgery 01366 388888	The Bridge Street Surgery 30/32 Bridge Street Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9DP
Watlington Medical Centre 01553 810253	Watlington Medical Centre Rowan Close,Off Fen Road Watlington,King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TU
Howdale Surgery 01366 383405	The Howdale Surgery Howdale Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AF
St John's Surgery 01945 880471	St John's Surgery Main Road Terrington St John Norfolk PE14 7RR

Local Stores

Upwell - Town Street
Town Street
Upwell
WISBECH
Norfolk
PE14 9AF
01945 774064
Store Website
6.11 miles

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SPAR Kings Lynn
SPAR
Unit 1 Ebbs Fields
67 Tenyson Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NG
01553 762944
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9JE 01366 386655 info@lrvc.co.uk Website 2.27 miles
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The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 info@crossingsvets.co.uk Website 2.69 miles
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Vets 1 Group
Home Farm Barns Downham Road Crimplesham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE33 9DU 01366 384 644 info@vets-one.co.uk Website 3.33 miles
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Vets4pets Kings Lynn
Inside Pets At Home Campbells Meadow Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4YN 01553 782 700 Julie.clark@vets4pets.com Website 7.40 miles
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Vets One Group (Kings Lynn) Ltd
Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 01553 970971 hello@vets-one.co.uk Website 7.47 miles

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Jollyes
Hardwick Retail Park King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 7.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 13.39 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 14.44 miles Off The Main Road Between Castle Rising And Sandringham, Look For The Sign For The Village Of Wolferton. I Drove Into The Village And Out Past The Royal Station. I Found It By Accident. There Are Maps And Postcode Online If Needed. Also Several Small Parking Areas

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Sandringham Country Park
Royal Sandringham Estate - Miles Of Forest Walks, Children's Play Area, Picnic Areas, Cafe, Duck Ponds And More! Vergers Cottage Sandringham Lancashire PE35 6EH 14.60 miles Norfolk

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 16.95 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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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 17.70 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 17.76 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

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