Welcome to Cockthorpe

Cockthorpe is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of the town of Holt and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small number of residents and has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village of Cockthorpe has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once home to a thriving farming community. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area. Visitors can take a stroll through the village and admire the historic buildings, or take a walk along one of the many footpaths that criss-cross the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Cockthorpe has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular events such as coffee mornings, quiz nights, and craft fairs, which are popular with both residents and visitors alike. The village also has a local pub, The Three Horseshoes, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. Overall, Cockthorpe is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Norfolk.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 2.4°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Langham Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Polly Kossowicz	North Street Langham Holt Norfolk NR25 7DG 01328830377 School Website
Blakeney Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Wiveton Road Blakeney Holt Norfolk NR25 7NJ 01263740531 School Website
Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Stroulger	Polka Road Wells-Next-The-Sea Norfolk NR23 1JG 1328710320 School Website
Hindringham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Wells Road Hindringham Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0PL 01328878323 School Website
Alderman Peel High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hardman	Market Lane Wells-Next-The-Sea Norfolk NR23 1RB 1328710476 School Website
Walsingham Ce Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Wells Road Great Walsingham Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DU 01328820265 School Website
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Suzannah Hayes	Thursford Road Little Snoring Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0JN 1328878362
Holt Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Walters	Norwich Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6SG 01263713107 School Website
Gresham's School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Robb	Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EA 1263714500 School Website
Kelling Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Salthouse Road Kelling Holt Norfolk NR25 7ED 01263588230 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 10.95 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 12.44 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 14.47 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 14.81 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 17.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Strong Cars 01263 740283 11 Queens Close, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7PQ 2.74 Miles
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 5.55 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 1 Cushing Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NY 6.36 Miles
Stuart's Taxi And Travel Norfolk 01263 710088 33 New Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD 6.46 Miles
Prestige Cars 01263 712791 26 Thompson Avenue, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EN 6.83 Miles
Burnham Market Taxis 01328 730580 2 The Pightle, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8HT 7.92 Miles
Betjemann's Private Hire 01328 711114 38C Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ 8.35 Miles
Tiny's Taxi's 01328 888888 40 Moor Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PX 8.46 Miles
Bay Kars 01328 853868 3 Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BS 8.63 Miles
Wensum Private Hire 01328 853389 Tente, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PY 8.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cockthorpe (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Camping Hill (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stiffkey Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Muckledyke (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swans Close (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warham All Saints (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horse Shoes P.H. (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field House Walsingham Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holt Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copys Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blakeney Surgery	Queens Close Langham Road Blakeney Holt Norfolk NR25 7PQ
Wells Health Centre 01328 710741	The Health Centre Bolts Close Wells-Next-The-Sea Norfolk NR23 1JP
Dr Acheson & Partners	Cleaves Drive Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6EQ
Melton Constable Surgery	Grove Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2DE
Holt Medical Practice 01263 712461	Kelling Hospital Old Cromer Road High Kelling, Holt Norfolk NR25 6QA

Local Stores

Wells
Polka Road
Wells-next-the-Sea
Norfolk
NR23 1JG
01328 713006
Store Website
3.86 miles

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SPAR Blakeney
SPAR
7 - 9 Westgate Street
Blakeney
NR25 7NQ
01263 740339
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Old Mill Maryland Wells-Next-The-Sea Norfolk NR23 1LY 01328 711022 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Animals Treated
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Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakland House Old Station Way Holt Norfolk NR25 6DH 01263 713200 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Fakenham
Grove House Holt Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8JG 01328 862137 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 8.01 miles
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 8.37 miles
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Coastal Veterinary Group
Station Garage Creake Road Burnham Market Norfolk PE31 8EA 01485 544201 info@coastalvets.co.uk Website 9.05 miles

Animals Treated
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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 9.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wells Next The Sea
Dog Friendly Beach Walk That Stretches For Miles Toward Holkham. Beautiful Sandy Beach, Sand Dunes And Dog Friendly Cafe. 32 Mill Ct Wells-Next-The-Sea Lancashire NR23 1HF 4.25 miles

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Holkham Beach North Norfolk
Four Miles Of White Sand Fringed With Sand Dunes And Pine Woods: One Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World! Part Of One Of The Largest Nature Reserves In The Country, Managed By Natural England In Partnership With The Holkham Estate. Featured At The End Of "Shakespeare In Love" And Bliss For Dogs, Horses And Humans! Parking On Lady Anne's Drive Is A Bit Expensive: £2-5, But You Can Park For Free By Approaching From Either Wells Or Burnham Overy Staithe. Norfolk Coast Path 6.03 miles Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk

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Burnham Overy Staithe
Peeeerfect Place For A Loooong Walk With Your Best Friend. Koka &Amp; Sara Was Exhausted But Extremely Happy :) 8 Wells Rd Chapel Ln Burnham Overy Staithe 8.61 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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Sheringham Park
Follow The Seven-Mile Sheringham Woodland And Coastal Walk Through Parkland, Woods, Fields And Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Out Over The Sea. There's A Large Variety Of Trees, Bird And Animal Life On The Walk. NR26 8TL 9.89 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 9.98 miles 5 Miles West Of Cromer, 6 Miles East Of Holt. Main Entrance At Junction A148/B1157 Parking: 60 Yards, £5.50 (Pay And Display)

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Felbrigg Estate
A Beautiful Estate With Lots Of Different Walks. Lovely Walking Around The Lake In Winter And Summer. Does Have Livestock Around In The Summer Months. Sextons Lodge Aylmerton Norwich Lancashire NR11 8PS 12.93 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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