Welcome to West Raynham

West Raynham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of the market town of Fakenham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also home to a Royal Air Force station during World War II, which played a significant role in the war effort.

One of the most notable features of West Raynham is the beautiful St. Margaret's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its stunning architecture, including its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

West Raynham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village hall, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. The village is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which allow visitors to explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. Overall, West Raynham is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Norfolk.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 21.4°C

Feels Like: 21.4°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Weasenham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	Common End Weasenham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2SP 01328838365 School Website
Colkirk Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	School Road Colkirk Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NW 01328862684 School Website
Rudham C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Belinda Allen	School Road East Rudham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RF 01485528230 School Website
Fakenham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Mason	Queen's Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8BN 1328862188 School Website
Duke Of Lancaster School Free Schools Special Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Robert Speck	Highfield Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DQ 1328800880 School Website
Sculthorpe Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	Creake Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9NQ 01328862704
Fakenham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Green	Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9QT 01328862545 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
Blenheim Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nikki Taylor	Lancaster Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PX 1485528368 School Website
Great Massingham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Stibbon	Weasenham Road Great Massingham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2EY 01485520362 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 15.81 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 18.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wensum Private Hire 01328 853389 Tente, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PY 3.87 Miles
Bay Kars 01328 853868 3 Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BS 4.08 Miles
Tiny's Taxi's 01328 888888 40 Moor Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PX 4.13 Miles
Betjemann's Private Hire 01328 711114 38C Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ 4.20 Miles
Community Cars 01485 520823 Station Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2HW 4.81 Miles
Dave Taxis 01362 668500 Silverstone Cottage/Heath Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5EU 6.12 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 1 Cushing Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NY 6.94 Miles
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 8.65 Miles
Breckland Travel 01362 699800 1/Lower Farm/Lyons Green, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2JY 9.07 Miles
Docking Private Hire 01485 518602 Tudor Ridge/Fakenham Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NW 9.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drove (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corner Of A1065 (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Off Felbrigg Walk (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe32 Junction Of Lower Street & A1065 Weasenham St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Wellingham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Street Toftrees (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamberts Close/Lamberts Lane Weasenham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pe32 School Road Weasenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Tree Cottage (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe32 Weasenham All Saints Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Great Massingham Surgery 01485 520521	Great Massingham Surgery Station Road Great Massingham Norfolk PE32 2JQ
Litcham Health Centre 01328 701568	Litcham Health Centre Manor Drive, Litcham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NW
Fakenham Medical Practice 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse,Trinity Rd Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
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

Local Stores

Petrol Necton - Tuns Lane
2 Rudge Way
Necton
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 8DQ
01760 723928
Store Website
9.49 miles

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SPAR Docking
SPAR
Station Road
Docking
PE31 8LS
01485 518220
Store Website
9.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fakenham Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Suite E, Building 7 West Raynham Business Park Blenheim Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PL 07387 687024 info@fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk Website 1.70 miles

Animals Treated
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Anchorage Barn Equine Clinic Ltd
East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528437 clinic@anchoragebarnequineclinic.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Animals Treated
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Anchorage Barn Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Fakenham Road East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528221 anchoragebarn@btinternet.com Website 3.24 miles
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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 3.41 miles
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 4.28 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 4.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 11.47 miles Norfolk

Location what3words ounce.judges.quiz

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 11.49 miles

Location what3words cracker.space.overdrive

Burnham Overy Staithe
Peeeerfect Place For A Loooong Walk With Your Best Friend. Koka &Amp; Sara Was Exhausted But Extremely Happy :) 8 Wells Rd Chapel Ln Burnham Overy Staithe 11.84 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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Holkham Beach North Norfolk
Four Miles Of White Sand Fringed With Sand Dunes And Pine Woods: One Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World! Part Of One Of The Largest Nature Reserves In The Country, Managed By Natural England In Partnership With The Holkham Estate. Featured At The End Of "Shakespeare In Love" And Bliss For Dogs, Horses And Humans! Parking On Lady Anne's Drive Is A Bit Expensive: £2-5, But You Can Park For Free By Approaching From Either Wells Or Burnham Overy Staithe. Norfolk Coast Path 12.31 miles Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 12.48 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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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 13.32 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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Weather Forecast

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

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Temp	27.2°C	26.1°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	26°C	27.7°C	29.6°C	32.3°C	32.8°C	29.5°C	26.6°C	25°C
Feels Like	29.4°C	27.9°C	26.7°C	26.4°C	27.4°C	30.1°C	33.6°C	37.9°C	39°C	34.9°C	30.8°C	28.2°C

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Temp	24°C	23.5°C	23.4°C	23.5°C	23.8°C	25°C	27°C	27.9°C	28.1°C	28°C	26.4°C	24°C
Feels Like	26.6°C	26°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	26.5°C	27.8°C	30°C	30.8°C	30.8°C	30.7°C	28.9°C	26.3°C

Tuesday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.9°C	23.4°C	23.1°C	23°C	25.6°C	28.9°C	31.9°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	30.3°C	28.1°C	25.7°C
Feels Like	26°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	33°C	37.7°C	37.6°C	36°C	34.2°C	31.1°C	28.1°C

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