Welcome to Worstead

Worstead is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 15 miles north of Norwich and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century church of St. Mary, which is a popular tourist attraction.

One of the most notable features of Worstead is its connection to the textile industry. The village was once a major center for the production of worsted wool, which was used to make high-quality clothing and textiles. The name "Worstead" is actually derived from the word "worsed," which refers to the type of wool that was produced in the village. Today, visitors can learn more about the village's textile heritage by visiting the Worstead Weavers' Festival, which takes place every year in July.

Despite its small size, Worstead has a thriving community and a number of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and pubs. The village is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society. Overall, Worstead is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Norfolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
North Walsham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Gosden	Spenser Avenue North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HZ 1692402581 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
Tunstead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Quinn	Market Street Tunstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8AH 01603737395 School Website
Millfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Harazdiuk	Recreation Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0ES 01692403172 School Website
North Walsham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Read	Manor Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HG 1692405697 School Website
North Walsham Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Read	Manor Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HG 1692403013 School Website
Visiting Teacher Service North Miscellaneous Ages:5-18	Education Services Centre Market Street North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BZ 1692402894
East Ruston Infant School & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mules	School Road East Ruston Norwich Norfolk NR12 9JD 1692650225 School Website
The Stables Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Porter	The Old Rectory Old Rectory Road Brumstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 9EU 1692581467

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 0.65 Miles

North Walsham Norwich Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DZ 2.71 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 4.79 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 6.30 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 7.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
N J E Taxis 01692 404796 Holly Farm Cottage/Meeting Hill Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9NB 1.75 Miles
Airports Direct 01692 535533 The Dell, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9PJ 1.89 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01692 409898 44 Long Barrow Dr, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9YA 2.10 Miles
M. G. Taxis 01692 405525 9 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JD 2.22 Miles
County Cars 01692 406068 14 Woodside, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9XA 2.28 Miles
Elite Cabs 07765 614600 Station Yard, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DS 2.52 Miles
Elite Taxis 01692 405091 2 Market Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BZ 2.88 Miles
Royal-Cars-2 01263 511555 29 Stanley Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9EW 2.99 Miles
Crystal Cabs Cc R Cars 01692 400880 29 Stanley Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9EW 2.99 Miles
Black Knight Cars 01692 500664 Unit 2F, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0AN 3.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Back Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyngate (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frankfort Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briggate (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwick Arch (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meeting Hill (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Glebe (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Barn (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
Park Avenue (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarmouth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Horse Common (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Norfolk Hub 2 (Birchwood) 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ
Birchwood Medical Practice 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ
Paston Surgery 01692 403015	Paston Surgery 9-11 Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ
Coltishall Medical Practice 01603 737593	Coltishall Medical Pract St.John's Cl, Rectory Rd Coltishall Norwich NR12 7HA
Stalham Staithe Surgery 01692 582000	The Staithe Surgery Lower Staithe Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BU

Local Stores

Aylsham
20-22 Market Place
Aylsham
Norwich
Norfolk
NR11 6EL
01263 733224
shop.9766@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.83 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 1.86 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 2.54 miles
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Broadland House Veterinary Surgery
33 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AH 01692 580171 reception@broadlandhousevets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 5.05 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 6.34 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 6.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.31 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 5.95 miles

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Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Is Another Great Beach For Walking Your Dog In Norfolk. Access Is Via Quite A Steep Pathway So Bear That In Mind. When The Tide Is Out The Beach Is Massive And There Is So Much Space With (In Our Limited Experience) Very Few People Around Off Season. 13 Beach Rd Mundesley Norwich NR11 8BG 6.63 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 6.95 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 7.95 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Sea Palling Beach
During Our Recent Stay In Norfolk We Visited Several Beaches And Sea Palling Was By Far Our Favourite. There Are Date Restrictions In Place To The Left Of The Slipway As You Enter The Beach But We Were Ok In Oct. The Sand Is Golden And Expansive And You Can Walk For Miles If You Feel So Inclined. The Photos Attached Were Taken During Two Visits But You Can Get A Feel Of What It Was Like. Waxham Rd Norwich Lancashire NR12 0DX 8.33 miles

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