Welcome to Thorpe End

Thorpe End is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Norwich, the county town of Norfolk. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is dotted with farms and fields. The River Yare flows through the village, providing a beautiful backdrop for the local residents. Thorpe End is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. It was originally a small hamlet, but over the years it grew into a thriving community. Today, Thorpe End is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the local area. There are many attractions in and around the village, including the beautiful St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a popular spot for weddings and other special events.

Thorpe End is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage. There are many events and festivals held throughout the year, including the annual Thorpe End Fete, which is a popular event for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Thorpe End is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15.3°C

Feels Like: 15.3°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorpe St Andrew School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Bignell	Laundry Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0XS 1603497711 School Website
Rackheath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Ashman	Willoughby Way Rackheath Norwich Norfolk NR13 6SL 01603720098 School Website
Dussindale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Norgate	Vane Close Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0US School Website
White House Farm Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Copping	Mallard Way Norwich NR7 8DN 1603578866 School Website
St Williams Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Shirras	Williams Loke Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AJ 01603434128 School Website
Cecil Gowing Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Isabel Stubbs	Falcon Road West Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NZ 01603429564 School Website
Falcon Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Edward Savage	Falcon Road West Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NT 01603441417 School Website
Hillside Avenue Primary And Nursery School, Thorpe Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Phoenix	Hillside Avenue Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0QW 1603433453 School Website
The Open Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Ford	Salhouse Road Norwich Norfolk NR7 9DL 01603481640 School Website
Heartsease Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Neil Campbell	Rider Haggard Road Norwich Norfolk NR7 9UE 01603307820 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 2.05 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 2.84 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 2.99 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 3.70 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 4.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sterling Chauffeurs 0871 471 0012 23 Padgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5DG 0.17 Miles
Taxi Link 01603 666555 43 Fugill Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9QY 1.22 Miles
Airports 4 Less 01603 490150 173 Moore Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9RF 1.25 Miles
J And B Cars 01603 400463 100 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DW 1.47 Miles
Goldstar Taxis 01603 488888 101 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9AW 1.53 Miles
Air Drive Direct 01603 411889 15 St Marys Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8DJ 1.92 Miles
1St Class Travel 01603 702070 13 Earnshaw Ct, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0BJ 2.08 Miles
Top Taxis Ltd 01603 666999 128 Barrack Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1TL 2.78 Miles
Uk Hire And Leasing Ltd 01603 661804 62 Mousehold Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NP 2.82 Miles
Thorpe Taxis 01603 219589 10 Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1HD 2.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorpe End Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Association Way/Dussindale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dussindale Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Lane/Reeves Corner (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Booty Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The White House Middle Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Rackheath Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Armstrong Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atlantic Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laundry Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barclay Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charles Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechwood Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastern Crescent Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thorpewood Medical Group 01603 701477	Thorpewood Medical Group Woodside Road Thorpe St Andrew Norwich NR7 9QL
Dr Thompson & Partners	Dussindale Surgery Pound Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0SR
East Norwich Medical Partnership 01603 778277	St Williams Way Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AJ
Dr G Bastable & Partners 01603 412231	Sprowston Primary Care Centre Aslake Close, Church Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8DG
Lionwood Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	30A Wellesley Avenue North Norwich NR1 4NT

Local Stores

Thorpe St Andrew
12 Laundry Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR7 0XE
01603 439670
Store Website
1.38 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Thorpe St Andrew
40 St. Williams Way Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AP 01603 434494 thorpe.st.andrew@medivet.co.uk Website 1.62 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 1.74 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 1.75 miles
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Willow Veterinary Clinic
202 Thorpe Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 1TJ 01603 300814 thorperoad@willowvetsnorwich.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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Medivet Catton
294 Constitution Hill Norwich Norfolk NR6 7RF 01603 426310 catton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.64 miles
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Onca Vets Ltd
1 Hornet Court 34 Hurricane Way Norwich Way Norwich Norfolk NR6 6HJ 07788 859771 3.50 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 2.28 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;.

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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 2.32 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 3.58 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 5.68 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 8.32 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 12.53 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	24.7°C	26.1°C	26.1°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	27.1°C	27°C	25.8°C	21.2°C	19°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.1°C	16.9°C	15°C	13.6°C	16.9°C	21.6°C	24°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	22.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.1°C	16.9°C	14.9°C	13.2°C	16.8°C	21.6°C	25°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.3°C	15°C	14.1°C	13.7°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.7°C	23.8°C	24.1°C	23.4°C	21.2°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	14.9°C	14.1°C	13.8°C	17.8°C	21.2°C	24.6°C	25.4°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	21.2°C	18.7°C

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