Welcome to Catfield

Catfield is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Ant, which is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Margaret's Church. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community spirit.

One of the main attractions in Catfield is the Catfield Fen Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot or by bike, and there are several trails to follow. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plants, including the fen orchid, which can only be found in a few locations in the UK.

Catfield is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. There are also several schools in the area, making Catfield a popular choice for families. Overall, Catfield is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Catfield Voluntary Controlled C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Natalie Butcher	School Lane Catfield Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5DA 01692580568 School Website
Sutton C Of E Vc Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Natalie Butcher	Denise Close Off Laxfield Road Sutton Norwich Norfolk NR12 9QP 01692580608 School Website
Ludham Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Goreham	School Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QN 01692678293 School Website
Stalham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Russell	Old Yarmouth Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PS 01692580053 School Website
Stalham Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Russell	Old Yarmouth Rd Stalham Green Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PS 1692580557 School Website
Hickling C Of E Vc Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms Natalie Butcher	The Street Hickling Norwich Norfolk NR12 0XX 01692598355 School Website
Stalham High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Alastair Ogle	Brumstead Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9DG 01692580281 School Website
Neatishead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Church	School Road Neatishead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8XN 01692630241 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
Horning Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hopkins	Lower Street Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8PX 01692630470 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 5.56 Miles
18:00 to Sheringham Platform:2 On time 18:28 to Norwich Platform:1 On time 19:08 to Sheringham Platform:2 On time
Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 6.00 Miles

Acle Station Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BZ 7.31 Miles
18:28 to Norwich Platform:1 On time 19:00 to Great Yarmouth Platform:2 On time 19:28 to Norwich Platform:1 On time
Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 7.48 Miles

Lingwood Station Road, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AU 8.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Catfield Taxis 01692 584800 Tabard Cottage/The St, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AZ 0.03 Miles
Feline Travel 01692 584987 Tabard Cottage, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AZ 0.03 Miles
East Coast Cabs 01692 584789 4 Saint Catherine's Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AP 0.20 Miles
Stalham Cabs 01692 581666 Unit 10, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AQ 2.23 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 584877 Four Winds, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DJ 2.24 Miles
Horning Cars 01692 630856 26 Mill Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LF 3.72 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 631061 41 Leeds Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LU 3.81 Miles
Wroxham Taxis 01603 782925 139 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EF 4.71 Miles
Airports Direct 01692 535533 The Dell, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9PJ 4.81 Miles
Royal Cars Cc R Cars 01603 889077 116 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EE 4.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street Post Office Catfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elderbush Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Common Catfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarmouth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Irstead Road Irstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stalham Green (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubb Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitegates Ludham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staithe Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Post Office Ludham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rivermead (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stalham Green Surgery 01692 580880	Yarmouth Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PS
Ludham And Stalham Green Surgeries 01692 678611	The Surgery Staithe Road, Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5AB
Stalham Staithe Surgery 01692 582000	The Staithe Surgery Lower Staithe Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BU
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre 01603 782155	Hoveton & Wroxham Med Ctr Stalham Road, Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8DU
Hoveton And Wroxham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stalham Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8DU

Local Stores

Repps Road
88 Repps Road
Martham
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR29 4QZ
01493 740190
Store Website
4.66 miles

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SPAR - Ormesby
13 North Road
Ormesby
Great Yarmouth
NR29 3SA
01493 730228
Store Website
7.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broadland House Veterinary Surgery
33 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AH 01692 580171 reception@broadlandhousevets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Caister Vets, Rollesby
Martham Road Rollesby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5DR 01493 809766 admin@caistervets.co.uk Website 5.12 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 5.83 miles
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Anchorage Veterinary Practice
South Walsham Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3EA 01493 750 255 info@anchoragevets.co.uk Website 6.88 miles
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Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 7.66 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 8.15 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.44 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 5.69 miles

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

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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 8.04 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 10.32 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 11.46 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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