Welcome to Knettishall

Knettishall is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the edge of Thetford Forest, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Knettishall is known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Knettishall Hall.

One of the main attractions in Knettishall is the Thetford Forest Park, which covers over 18,000 hectares of land. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback. There are also a number of picnic areas and campsites within the park, making it a great destination for families and groups.

Knettishall is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Knettishall Hall. The hall was built in the 18th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is open to the public on certain days of the year. Other historic buildings in the village include the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century, and the Knettishall Windmill, which was built in the 19th century.

Local Schools

School	Details
Riddlesworth Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Headteacher John Forster	Hall Lane Riddlesworth Diss Norfolk IP22 2TA 1953681246 School Website
Hopton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Wright	Thelnetham Road Hopton Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 2QY 01953681449 School Website
Garboldisham Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Church Road Garboldisham Diss Norfolk IP22 2SE 1953681327 School Website
Barningham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephany Hunter	Church Road Barningham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1DD 01359221297 School Website
East Harling Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Yates	Gallants Lane East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2NQ 01953717221 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Va Primary School Lopham Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Price	The Street North Lopham Diss Norfolk IP22 2LR 01379687253 School Website
Stanton Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Chapman	Bury Lane Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2DE 01359250225 School Website
Bardwell Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Boyd	School Lane Bardwell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1AD 1359250854 School Website
Kenninghall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sasha Furze	School Close Kenninghall Norfolk NR16 2EJ 1953887286 School Website
Honington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Moore	Malting Row Honington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1RE 01359269324 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 4.71 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 6.64 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 6.73 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.61 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 10.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 3.81 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 5.76 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 6.36 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 6.46 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 6.49 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 6.56 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 6.78 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 7.11 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 7.40 Miles
Millpond Cars 07802 633142 Snow Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5SB 7.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip22 Post Box Cottages Knettishall Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 The Street Gasthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 The Hall Riddlesworth Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Fen Street Hopton Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Home Farm Thetford Road Riddlesworth Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thelnetham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) The Street/Coles Path No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Pond End Lane Market Weston Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Swan End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Smallworth Garboldisham Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Hopton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garboldisham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip31 Barningham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip22 Manor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Lock & Partners 01953 717204	The Surgery Market Street East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
E Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice 01953 717204	The Surgery Market St, East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
Stanton Surgery 01359 251192	10 The Chase Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2XA
Stanton Health Centre 01359 230252	12 The Chase Stanton Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2XA
The Chase, Stanton 01359 251192	10 The Chase Stanton Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2XA

Local Stores

East Harling
Market Street
East Harling
Norwick
Norfolk
NR16 2AD
Store Website
3.92 miles

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SPAR Barningham
1
CHURCH ROAD
BARNINGHAM
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP31 1BT
01359 221826
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 5.57 miles


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Breckland Veterinary Centre
Unit 6B Snetterton Business Park Harling Road Snetterton Norwich Norfolk NR16 2JU 01953 686000 admin@brecklandvets.co.uk Website 6.34 miles

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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 6.40 miles

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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 6.82 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 7.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 1.03 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 6.00 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 7.42 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 11.30 miles West Stow

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 11.99 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 12.02 miles

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