Welcome to Thurning

Thurning is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Thurning is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, a medieval font, and a unique wooden screen. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Thurning is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is situated on the Weavers' Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Cromer to Great Yarmouth. The route passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Norfolk, including woodland, heathland, and marshes. Whether you're a keen walker or cyclist, Thurning is the perfect base for exploring the great outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Corpusty Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	Norwich Road Corpusty Norwich Norfolk NR11 6QG 1263587320 School Website
Astley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Goakes	Fakenham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2HH 1263860212 School Website
Foulsham Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	High Street Foulsham Dereham Norfolk NR20 5RT 1362683389 School Website
Reepham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	School Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JP 1603870321
Reepham High School And College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Whitwell Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JT 01603870328 School Website
Cawston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	Aylsham Road Cawston Norwich Norfolk NR10 4AY 1603871249 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
Bawdeswell Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	Fakenham Road Bawdeswell Dereham Norfolk NR20 4RR 1362688282
Gresham's School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Robb	Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EA 1263714500 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 9.66 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 10.26 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 10.98 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 11.17 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 11.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corpusty Cars 01263 587491 Pond House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7DD 3.01 Miles
Sandras Cabs 01603 870687 Broomhill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4QY 4.55 Miles
Universal Cars 01603 879024 19 Gayford Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4AU 5.00 Miles
Prestige Cars 01263 712791 26 Thompson Avenue, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EN 5.31 Miles
Stuart's Taxi And Travel Norfolk 01263 710088 33 New Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD 5.68 Miles
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 6.33 Miles
Aylsham Taxi And Minibus 01263 839001 Market Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EH 7.10 Miles
Abbey Taxi's 01603 898747 Market Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EH 7.10 Miles
Aylsham A1 Cars 01263 734004 Dunkirk, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6SU 7.50 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 1 Cushing Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NY 7.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Manor House (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mill Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corpusty Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequers Close (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briston Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westend Horseshoe Common (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramsgate Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lanes (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 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
Reepham Surgery	Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4QT
Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice 01263 733693	The Surgery Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich NR10 4QT
Holt Medical Practice 01263 712461	Kelling Hospital Old Cromer Road High Kelling, Holt Norfolk NR25 6QA
Dr Hughes & Partners 01603 871160	The Sugery The Street Lenwade Norwich Norfolk NR9 5SD

Local Stores

Briston
18 Church Street
Briston
Melton Constable
Norfolk
NR24 2HN
01263 862411
Store Website
2.40 miles

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SPAR - Harvest- Roughton
SPAR Store
Norwich Road
Roughton
NR11 8SJ
01144 810 997
Store Website
2.1 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 5.52 miles
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Aylsham Vets
12 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA 01263 732130 info@aylshamvets.co.uk Website 7.14 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 7.31 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 9.42 miles
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Miramar Veterinary Centre Ltd
15 Weybourne Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8HF 01263 822293 reception@miramarvets.co.uk Website 9.53 miles
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 9.94 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 5.00 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 6.00 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 7.22 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
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 8.01 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 8.30 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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Felbrigg Estate
A Beautiful Estate With Lots Of Different Walks. Lovely Walking Around The Lake In Winter And Summer. Does Have Livestock Around In The Summer Months. Sextons Lodge Aylmerton Norwich Lancashire NR11 8PS 9.26 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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