Welcome to Boughton

Boughton is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles west of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic church, Boughton is also home to a number of other interesting landmarks and attractions. These include the village hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year, and the local pub, The Bell Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a small primary school, which serves the local community and provides education for children aged 4-11.

Despite its small size, Boughton is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers a range of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply want to explore the beautiful Norfolk countryside, this charming village is well worth a visit. With its friendly locals, picturesque surroundings, and rich history, Boughton is a hidden gem that is sure to delight anyone who visits.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

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Wind: 17.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
All Saints Academy
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Katherine Howe
Wretton Road
Stoke Ferry
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9QJ
01366501050
School Website
Sheridan House School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-19
Head Teacher
Ms Ursula Castillo
Thetford Rd
Northwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 5LQ
1366726040
School Website
Gooderstone Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Godbold
The Street
Gooderstone
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9BP
01366328280
School Website
The Norman Church Of England Primary School Northwold
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Fisher
School Lane
Northwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 5NB
01366728241
School Website
St Martin At Shouldham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katherine Howe
Lynn Road
Shouldham
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0BU
01366347260
School Website
Duchy Of Lancaster Methwold C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Damon Finney
Hythe Road
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4PP
01366728280
School Website
Iceni Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Lesley Hogg/ Mrs Emma Owner
Stoke Road
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4PE
01366728333
School Website
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Michaela Webb
Cedar Road
Upper Marham
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9LT
01760337217
School Website
Downham Market Hillcrest Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Try
Hillcrest
Bexwell Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9ND
01366388191
School Website
Downham Preparatory School And Montessori Nursery
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Laffeaty-Sharpe
The Old Rectory
Stow Bardolph
Nr King's Lynn
Norfolk
Norfolk
PE34 3HT
1366388066
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Downham Market
Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN
6.19 Miles
Watlington
Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF
7.83 Miles
Lakenheath
Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD
9.82 Miles
Brandon
Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA
10.49 Miles
Littleport
Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL
11.92 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Pjs Taxi
01366 385904
Adelphi Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DY
3.44 Miles
Marham Taxis
01760 338158
Villebois Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9JD
4.96 Miles
Kevs Kars
01366 384994
27 Landseer Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NG
5.04 Miles
Brians Cars
01366 388893
1 Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DU
5.32 Miles
Pauls Private Hire
01366 385885
43 Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9RY
5.84 Miles
Trevs Cars
01366 385898
14 Town Est, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JG
5.89 Miles
Viking Rose Taxi/Minibus
01760 339499
Eastfields, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SS
7.21 Miles
Sally's Cars
01366 377618
9 Stevens Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EF
7.28 Miles
Goddard's Taxis
01842 754000
115 The Lammas, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DS
7.82 Miles
Al's Cabs
01760 720002
52 Highfield Av, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7PS
8.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Boughton
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Crossroads
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Pe33 Oxborough Road Stoke Ferry
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Buckenham Drive
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High Street
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Wretton Road
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School Lane
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Queens Close
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Field Lane
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Red Lion
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Whittington
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Eastmoor
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Church Road
No More Collections Today
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Pe33 Church Barton Bendish
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Oxborough
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Saturday Last Collection:09:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Boughton Surgery
01366 500331
The Surgery
Chapel Road
Boughton, Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9AG
St George's Hall (Feltwell Surgery)
High Street
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4NT
Marham Surgery
01760 337394
The Surgery
The Street
Marham
Norfolk
PE33 9HP
Marham Medical Centre
Marham Medical Centre
Burnthouse Drove
Upper Marham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9NP
Howdale Surgery
01366 383405
The Howdale Surgery
Howdale Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9AF
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Local Stores

Lakenheath
46-50 High Street
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DS
01842 862916
Store Website
11.90 miles
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SPAR - Whittington Garage
Whittington Garage
Whittington
Stoke Ferry
PE33 9TF
01366 500320
Store Website
1.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets 1 Group
Home Farm Barns
Downham Road
Crimplesham
King'S Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9DU
01366 384 644
info@vets-one.co.uk
Website
3.71 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9JE
01366 386655
info@lrvc.co.uk
Website
5.83 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0QQ
01366 382219
info@crossingsvets.co.uk
Website
6.31 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
2 Short Beck
Feltwell
Norfolk
IP26 4AD
01842 828938
pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk
Website
7.01 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Integra Veterinary Services
Garth Pig Practice Ltd
32 St. Leonards Street
Mundford
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 5HG
01842 879379
office@integravet.co.uk
8.06 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Pigs

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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Swaffham
17/19 Lynn Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7AU
01760 723739
Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com
Website
8.44 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
11.62 miles

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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
11.69 miles

Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.
Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment.
Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve
Maids Cross Hill
Lakenheath
Brandon
IP27 9EJ
12.04 miles

Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.
Location
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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
16.57 miles

Norfolk
Location
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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog
Norfolk
Lancashire
16.84 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
Location
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Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path
Mills Ln
Witchford
Ely
CB6 2JX
19.14 miles

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