Welcome to Tunstead

Tunstead is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that are popular for boating and fishing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The area is known for its wildlife, including rare birds and mammals such as otters and water voles.

The village of Tunstead has a long history, dating back to the medieval period. There are several historic buildings in the village, including the 14th-century church of St Mary, which has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower. The village also has a pub, the White Horse Inn, which dates back to the 17th century and is popular with locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and has a selection of real ales.

Tunstead is a peaceful and picturesque village that is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and boating in the surrounding countryside, and the village is within easy reach of the Norfolk coast. The village is also close to the city of Norwich, which has a rich history and a vibrant cultural scene. Overall, Tunstead is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tunstead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Quinn	Market Street Tunstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8AH 01603737395 School Website
Coltishall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Mckeown	St John's Close Coltishall Norwich Norfolk NR12 7HA 01603737481 School Website
Broadland High Ormiston Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Sprake	Tunstead Road Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8QN 1603782715 School Website
St Johns Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Quinn	Horning Road Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8NX 01603782520 School Website
Worstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Read	Lyngate Worstead North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9RQ 01692536309 School Website
Neatishead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Church	School Road Neatishead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8XN 01692630241 School Website
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hamilton-Smith	Youngman's Lane Swanton Abbott Norwich Norfolk NR10 5DZ 01692538246 School Website
Buxton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Juliet Stops	Aylsham Road Buxton Norwich Norfolk NR10 5EZ 01603279357 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
Horning Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hopkins	Lower Street Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8PX 01692630470 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 1.96 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 2.33 Miles

North Walsham Norwich Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DZ 4.93 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 4.97 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 8.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wroxham Taxis 01603 782925 139 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EF 2.13 Miles
Royal Cars Cc R Cars 01603 889077 116 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EE 2.20 Miles
Lion Travel 01603 738118 10 Old Bakery Ct, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7DQ 2.20 Miles
Wroxham 24/7 Cabs 01603 782247 5 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DZ 2.36 Miles
247 Cabs 01603 782247 Littlewood Ln, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DZ 2.36 Miles
Bure Valley Cars 01603 738666 18 Filby Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW 2.58 Miles
Roadrunner Travel 07810 747949 Park Lodge, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7NS 3.30 Miles
Airports Direct 01692 535533 The Dell, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9PJ 3.81 Miles
Horning Cars 01692 630856 26 Mill Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LF 3.93 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 631061 41 Leeds Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LU 4.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Manor Road Tunstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sco Ruston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Neatishead Rd / Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Avenue (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frankfort Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coltishall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ling Common (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoveton Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scottow Hall (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Coltishall Medical Practice 01603 737593	Coltishall Medical Pract St.John's Cl, Rectory Rd Coltishall Norwich NR12 7HA
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre 01603 782155	Hoveton & Wroxham Med Ctr Stalham Road, Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8DU
Hoveton And Wroxham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stalham Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8DU
Salthouse Village Hall	Lower Street Salhouse Norwich Norfolk NR13 6RH
North Norfolk Hub 2 (Birchwood) 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 3.99 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 4.73 miles
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Westover Vets Ltd
Hornbeam Road Hornbeam Business Park North Walsham Norwich Norfolk NR28 0FX 01692 403202 adminsa@westovervets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Broadland House Veterinary Surgery
33 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AH 01692 580171 reception@broadlandhousevets.co.uk Website 4.97 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 5.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 4.62 miles

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Bacton Woods
This Is A Pine Woodland Walk Just Outside Of North Walsham. Parking Is Free And There Are A Number Of Picnic Benches Around The Car Park. There Aren't Any Amenities But It Is A Popular Location For Dog Walkers, Cyclists And The Occasional Horse Rider. Thatched Cottage Church Ln Edingthorpe 6.83 miles

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Happisburgh Beach
Happpisburgh Beach Is A Great Location For Walking The Dog, Especially When The Tide Is Out! As With Most Beach Walks There Are Restrictions On The Time Of The Year When You Can Exercise Your Dog But We Went At The Beginning Of The Month And Had Free Rein! When The Tide Is Out There Is A Massive Expanse Of Beach Available To Use And Our Lab Coco Had A Great Time. 28 Beach Rd Happisburgh Norwich NR12 0PR 7.79 miles

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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 8.12 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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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 8.44 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 9.10 miles

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