Welcome to Cantley

Cantley is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Yare and is known for its sugar beet factory, which is one of the largest in Europe. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

One of the main attractions in Cantley is the sugar beet factory, which has been in operation since 1912. The factory processes around 1.4 million tonnes of sugar beet each year, producing over 200,000 tonnes of sugar. The factory is a major employer in the area, providing jobs for over 1,000 people. Visitors can take a tour of the factory to learn about the process of sugar production and see the machinery in action.

Cantley is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. Other notable buildings in the village include Cantley Hall, a Grade II listed building that was once the home of the local landowner, and the Old Rectory, which is now a private residence. Overall, Cantley is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cantley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wakeman	School Lane Cantley Norwich Norfolk NR13 3SA 01493700308 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
Langley School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Perriss	Langley Park Langley Norwich Norfolk NR14 6BJ 1508520210 School Website
Reedham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Edwards	School Hill Reedham Norwich Norfolk NR13 3TJ 01493700271 School Website
Lingwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Walker	Station Road Norwich Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ 01603712295
Avocet House Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Ms Frances Fairbairn-Harvey	The Old Vicarage School Lane Heckingham Norfolk NR14 6QP 1508549320 School Website
Hobart High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ross Li-Rocchi	Kittens Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JU 01508520359 School Website
Loddon Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burbage	Kitten's Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JX 01508505180 School Website
Loddon Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burbage	Kittens Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JX 01508505180 School Website
Thurton Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Barber	Ashby Road Thurton Norwich Norfolk NR14 6AT 01508480335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cantley Station Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3SQ 0.06 Miles

Reedham (Norfolk) Station Drive, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.14 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 2.27 Miles

Lingwood Station Road, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AU 3.29 Miles

Acle Station Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BZ 4.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acle Taxis 01493 700006 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.12 Miles
1St Acle Taxi's 01493 752222 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.12 Miles
Our Hire 01493 752223 M B Site, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4EZ 2.34 Miles
Chet Taxis And Mini Bus Service 01508 520705 19 Hardley Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NF 2.91 Miles
East Anglian Airport Transfers 01508 520257 9 Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6JU 3.49 Miles
Blofield Taxi 01603 211896 7 The Chase, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4LZ 4.49 Miles
Tolver Taxis 01603 717271 16 Danesbower Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4LR 4.56 Miles
Our Hire 01493 752223 35 Englands Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3EQ 4.57 Miles
Esp Private Hire Taxis 01508 558256 25 Mill Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DH 5.03 Miles
Best Bentley Hire 01493 488364 Priory Farm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HE 5.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Langley Rd/Station Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Langley Street Langley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limpenhoe Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwood (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Road/Freethorpe (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hassingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carrs Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Station (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nogdam End Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Ireland & Partners	Reedham Surgery 24 The Hills Reedham Norwich Norfolk NR13 3AR
Chet Valley Medical Practice 01508 520222	George House 40-48 George Lane, Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6QH
Dr Sampson & Partners 01508 538750	The Surgery The Street Rockland St Mary Norwich Norfolk NR14 7AH
Brundall Medical Partnership 01603 712255	The Brundall Medical Ctr The Dales, The Street Brundall Norwich NR13 5RP
Acle Medical Partnership 01493 717796	Acle Medical Partnership Bridewell Lane, Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3RA

Local Stores

Loddon
Church Plain
Loddon
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 6EX
01508 520242
Store Website
3.27 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
19 Beccles Road Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JQ 01508 520247 reception.loddon@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.46 miles

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Anchorage Veterinary Practice
South Walsham Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3EA 01493 750 255 info@anchoragevets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic Bungay Road Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DX 01508 558 228 brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.66 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
113 The Street Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RP 01508 492834 reception.poringland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 7.01 miles

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Medivet Thorpe St Andrew
40 St. Williams Way Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AP 01603 434494 thorpe.st.andrew@medivet.co.uk Website 8.44 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House Caxton Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DP 01502 470300 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 8.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.95 miles

Location what3words unwanted.timing.spark

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 8.03 miles

Location what3words spinning.suggested.crowns

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 9.05 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 9.50 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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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 11.43 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 12.11 miles

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Weather Forecast

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