Welcome to Wheatacre

Wheatacre is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Waveney, which forms the border between Norfolk and Suffolk. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area. The village has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Wheatacre is the River Waveney, which offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. The river is popular with anglers, who come to fish for a variety of species including pike, perch, and roach. There are also opportunities for boating and canoeing, with several local companies offering boat hire and guided tours. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

Wheatacre is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a farm shop. The village shop stocks a range of essentials, including groceries, newspapers, and fresh bread. The pub, The Wheatacre White Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving a range of traditional pub food and local ales. The farm shop, located on a nearby farm, sells a range of locally produced meat, vegetables, and other produce. Overall, Wheatacre is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the Norfolk countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Glebeland Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	Beccles Road Toft Monks Beccles Suffolk NR34 0EW 1502677354 School Website
Somerleyton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Clifford	The Green Somerleyton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5PT 1502730503 School Website
Barnby And North Cove Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	The Street Barnby Beccles Suffolk NR34 7QB 1502476230 School Website
Worlingham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Marchand	Garden Lane Worlingham Beccles Suffolk NR34 7SB 01502712375 School Website
Ravensmere Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Viner	St Benedict's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DE 1502712367 School Website
Beccles Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Thorne	Ellough Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 7AB 01502713281 School Website
Beccles Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Ketteringham	Castle Hill Beccles Suffolk NR34 7BQ 01502718850 School Website
Oulton Broad Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie White	Christmas Lane Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3JX 01502565930 School Website
The Albert Pye Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Viner	Frederick's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9UL 1502713420 School Website
Warren School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Neil Hutchinson	Clarkes Lane Oulton Broad Lowestoft NR33 8HT 1502561893 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Somerleyton Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN 2.03 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 2.84 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 3.10 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 3.73 Miles

Oulton Broad North Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ 3.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 3.30 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 3.40 Miles
Best Bentley Hire 01493 488364 Priory Farm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HE 3.44 Miles
P J Taxis 01502 719718 Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD 3.53 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 3.66 Miles
51 Taxis Ltd - Lowestoft Taxis 515151 01502 515151 Unit 8 Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 3.96 Miles
Five One Taxis 01502 566566 Unit 8/Harbour Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 3.96 Miles
Eazy Travel 01502 560091 6 The Staithe, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AF 4.16 Miles
1St Cabs 01502 583838 7 Lawn Grove, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4XG 4.32 Miles
P And M Travel 01493 664690 12 Yewdale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8WF 4.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beccles Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dun Cow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Aldeby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mardle Road Toft Monks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Road Haddiscoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Road/ Beccles Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Lowestoft Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St. Margarets Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Swan Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Street North Cove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maypole Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beccles Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beccles Medical Centre St. Marys Road Beccles NR34 9NX
Beccles Medical Centre 01502 712662	Beccles Medical Centre St.Mary's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NX
Bridge Road Surgery 01502 565936	The Surgery 1A Bridge Rd,Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ
Coastal Health South 01502 565936	1A Bridge Road Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ
Rosedale Surgery 01502 505100	Rosedale Surgery Ashburnham Way Carlton Colville Lowestoft,Suffolk NR33 8LG

Local Stores

FR Beccles
Market Square
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9HA
01502 713534
Store Website
3.26 miles

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SPAR - Lowestoft
96-100 Hall Road
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3NN
01502 587401
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House Caxton Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DP 01502 470300 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 3.00 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.00 miles

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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8JD 01502 531 999 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 4.11 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Village Rise
1 Village Rise Weston Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PT 01502 573982 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 4.69 miles
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London Road Vet Lowestoft Ltd
55 London Road South Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0AS 01502 572107 office@londonroadvetlowestoft.co.uk Website 5.35 miles
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Pakefield Veterinary Clinic
London Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7PG 01502 564656 pakefield2@aol.com 5.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 8.19 miles

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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 10.00 miles

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 10.59 miles Park At Southwold Common

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 14.39 miles

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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 15.08 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 15.17 miles

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