Welcome to Acle

Acle is a small market town located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Bure, which is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Acle was an important trading center, and it was granted a market charter in 1253. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination, with a range of attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy.

One of the main attractions in Acle is the historic St. Edmund's Church. This beautiful medieval church dates back to the 14th century and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the nearby ruins of St. Benet's Abbey, which was founded in the 9th century and played an important role in the region's religious and political history. Other popular attractions in Acle include the Acle War Memorial Recreation Centre, which offers a range of sports and leisure facilities, and the Acle Bridge Inn, a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drink.

Acle is also a great base for exploring the wider Norfolk area. The town is located just a short drive from the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that is home to a diverse range of wildlife and offers plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching. Other nearby attractions include the historic city of Norwich, the seaside town of Great Yarmouth, and the beautiful Norfolk coastline, which is dotted with charming villages and picturesque beaches. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing in a beautiful setting, Acle has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Acle Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Helen Watts	South Walsham Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3ER 01493750431 School Website
Acle St Edmund Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Clarke	Fletcher Way Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3RQ 01493750322 School Website
Lingwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Walker	Station Road Norwich Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ 01603712295
Fairhaven Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Lake	School Road South Walsham Norwich Norfolk NR13 6DZ 01603270224 School Website
Freethorpe Community Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Simon Wakeman	The Green Freethorpe Norwich Norfolk NR13 3NZ 01493700215 School Website
Fleggburgh Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Church	Main Road Fleggburgh Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3AG 01493369283 School Website
Cantley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wakeman	School Lane Cantley Norwich Norfolk NR13 3SA 01493700308 School Website
Blofield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Teresa Doggett	North Street Blofield Norwich Norfolk NR13 4RH 01603713386 School Website
Filby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Wigg	Thrigby Road Filby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3HJ 01493369241 School Website
Hemblington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Norgate	Mill Road Blofield Heath Norwich Norfolk NR13 4QJ 1603713243 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Acle Station Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BZ 0.20 Miles

Lingwood Station Road, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AU 2.47 Miles

Cantley Station Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3SQ 4.21 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 4.22 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 4.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Our Hire 01493 752223 35 Englands Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3EQ 0.37 Miles
Our Hire 01493 752223 M B Site, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4EZ 2.28 Miles
Blofield Taxi 01603 211896 7 The Chase, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4LZ 3.96 Miles
Tolver Taxis 01603 717271 16 Danesbower Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4LR 4.09 Miles
Airport Cars 0845 603 8775 2/Broadview Court/Thrigby Rd, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3HJ 4.28 Miles
Broadland Carriages 07725 704203 Cherrytree Cottage, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3EH 4.52 Miles
Acle Taxis 01493 700006 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 4.99 Miles
1St Acle Taxi's 01493 752222 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 4.99 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 631061 41 Leeds Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LU 5.73 Miles
Horning Cars 01692 630856 26 Mill Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LF 5.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
2 Priory Close Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Damgate Lane (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Road/Fletcher Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Englands Rd/Greenacre (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beighton Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acle Bridge (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Church Street (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Acle Medical Partnership 01493 717796	Acle Medical Partnership Bridewell Lane, Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3RA
Fleggburgh Surgery 01493 369232	The Surgery Mill Lane, Fleggburgh Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3AW
Blofield Surgery 01603 712337	The Blofield Surgery Plantation Road Blofield Norfolk NR13 4PL
Brundall Medical Partnership 01603 712255	The Brundall Medical Ctr The Dales, The Street Brundall Norwich NR13 5RP
Ludham And Stalham Green Surgeries 01692 678611	The Surgery Staithe Road, Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5AB

Local Stores

Acle Supermarket
517 Norwich Road
Acle
Norwich
Norfolk
NR13 3BY
01493 460050
Store Website
0.06 miles

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SPAR Lingwood
SPAR
2 Norwich Road
Lingwood
NR13 4BH
01603 712077
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Anchorage Veterinary Practice
South Walsham Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3EA 01493 750 255 info@anchoragevets.co.uk Website 0.33 miles
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Caister Vets, Rollesby
Martham Road Rollesby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5DR 01493 809766 admin@caistervets.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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Caister Vets
5 Ormesby Road Caister-On-Sea Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 5JY 01493 809766 reception@caistervets.co.uk Website 7.47 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
19 Beccles Road Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JQ 01508 520247 reception.loddon@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 7.73 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 7.81 miles

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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 7.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 5.83 miles

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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 8.86 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 9.83 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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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 10.54 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 12.85 miles

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Earlham Park
Lovely Park On The Edge Of Uea Campus. Open Fields, The River And Woodlands To Explore. 2 The Gardens Norwich Lancashire NR4 7TQ 13.07 miles

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