Welcome to Swanton Novers

Swanton Novers is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 20 miles north-west of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century church of St. Giles, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Swanton Novers has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. However, over time, the village has become more rural, with many of the old buildings being converted into homes. Despite this, the village still retains much of its historic charm, with many of the old buildings still standing.

Today, Swanton Novers is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. Overall, Swanton Novers is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 0.2°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Astley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Goakes	Fakenham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2HH 1263860212 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Mcconnell	Fulmodeston Road Stibbard Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0LT 01328829228 School Website
Hindringham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Wells Road Hindringham Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0PL 01328878323 School Website
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Suzannah Hayes	Thursford Road Little Snoring Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0JN 1328878362
Foulsham Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	High Street Foulsham Dereham Norfolk NR20 5RT 1362683389 School Website
Holt Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Walters	Norwich Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6SG 01263713107 School Website
Langham Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Polly Kossowicz	North Street Langham Holt Norfolk NR25 7DG 01328830377 School Website
Corpusty Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	Norwich Road Corpusty Norwich Norfolk NR11 6QG 1263587320 School Website
Fakenham Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Adam Mason	Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8HN 1328864511 School Website
Gresham's School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Robb	Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EA 1263714500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 10.86 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 11.92 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 13.39 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 13.47 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 14.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 2.24 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 1 Cushing Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NY 3.75 Miles
Prestige Cars 01263 712791 26 Thompson Avenue, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EN 5.34 Miles
Stuart's Taxi And Travel Norfolk 01263 710088 33 New Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD 5.44 Miles
Bay Kars 01328 853868 3 Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BS 6.37 Miles
Dave Taxis 01362 668500 Silverstone Cottage/Heath Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5EU 6.67 Miles
Corpusty Cars 01263 587491 Pond House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7DD 6.89 Miles
Strong Cars 01263 740283 11 Queens Close, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7PQ 7.08 Miles
Betjemann's Private Hire 01328 711114 38C Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ 7.49 Miles
Tiny's Taxi's 01328 888888 40 Moor Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PX 7.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swanton Novers (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stud Farm Melton Hall (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Yards (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanton Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Constable Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Constable Post Office Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fulmodestone Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawfish P.H. (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barney Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Estate (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgh Stubbs (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lanes (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Melton Constable Surgery	Grove Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2DE
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
North Norfolk Hub 1 (Fakenham) 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse, Trinity Rd Fakenham NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse,Trinity Rd Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY

Local Stores

Melton Constable
71-73 Briston Road
Melton Constable
Norfolk
NR24 2AP
01263 861173
Store Website
1.73 miles

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SPAR - Harvest- Roughton
SPAR Store
Norwich Road
Roughton
NR11 8SJ
01144 810 997
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakland House Old Station Way Holt Norfolk NR25 6DH 01263 713200 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 5.40 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Fakenham
Grove House Holt Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8JG 01328 862137 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 5.76 miles
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 6.30 miles
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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 6.86 miles
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Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Old Mill Maryland Wells-Next-The-Sea Norfolk NR23 1LY 01328 711022 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 9.30 miles
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Animals Treated
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Miramar Veterinary Centre Ltd
15 Weybourne Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8HF 01263 822293 reception@miramarvets.co.uk Website 10.66 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 8.89 miles

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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 9.23 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 9.43 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
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 9.47 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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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 9.59 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 9.99 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Weather Forecast

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