Welcome to Colkirk

Colkirk is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of the market town of Fakenham and has a population of around 400 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church.

One of the most notable features of Colkirk is its village green, which is located in the heart of the village. The green is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is often used for community events and activities. The green is surrounded by several historic buildings, including the village pub, The Crown Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales.

Colkirk is also home to several local businesses, including a village shop and post office, a garage, and a farm shop. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several community groups and clubs that residents can get involved in. These include a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. Overall, Colkirk is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 19.2°C

Feels Like: 19.2°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Colkirk Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	School Road Colkirk Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NW 01328862684 School Website
Fakenham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Mason	Queen's Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8BN 1328862188 School Website
Fakenham Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Adam Mason	Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8HN 1328864511 School Website
Duke Of Lancaster School Free Schools Special Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Robert Speck	Highfield Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DQ 1328800880 School Website
Fakenham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Green	Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9QT 01328862545 School Website
Brisley Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	School Road Brisley Dereham Norfolk NR20 5LH 1362668350 School Website
Sculthorpe Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzannah Hayes	Creake Road Sculthorpe Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9NQ 01328862704
All Saints Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Mcconnell	Fulmodeston Road Stibbard Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0LT 01328829228 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
Weasenham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	Common End Weasenham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2SP 01328838365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 17.98 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 18.93 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 19.08 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 19.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bay Kars 01328 853868 3 Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BS 2.03 Miles
Wensum Private Hire 01328 853389 Tente, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PY 3.28 Miles
Betjemann's Private Hire 01328 711114 38C Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ 3.40 Miles
Tiny's Taxi's 01328 888888 40 Moor Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9PX 3.48 Miles
Dave Taxis 01362 668500 Silverstone Cottage/Heath Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5EU 3.62 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 1 Cushing Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NY 4.34 Miles
Parkside Cars 01328 878777 Fakenham Rd, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD 5.90 Miles
Community Cars 01485 520823 Station Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2HW 7.91 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01362 851566 Dunlop Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2XL 8.73 Miles
United Taxis 01362 691000 Quebec Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2DN 9.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crown Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Tree Cottage (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Toftrees (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East View (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millers Walk Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thumb Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Fakenham Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Meditrina Park Trinity Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
North Norfolk Hub 1 (Fakenham) 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse, Trinity Rd Fakenham NR21 8SY
Fakenham Medical Practice 01328 851321	Fakenham Medical Practice Meditrina Hse,Trinity Rd Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8SY
Elmham Surgery 01362 668215	The Elmham Surgery 59 Holt Rd, North Elmham East Dereham Norfolk NR20 5JS

Local Stores

Melton Constable
71-73 Briston Road
Melton Constable
Norfolk
NR24 2AP
01263 861173
Store Website
8.87 miles

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SPAR Reepham
SPAR
Ollands Road
Reepham
Norwich
NR10 4EJ
01603 871564
Store Website
11.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 1.34 miles
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Animals Treated
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Summerhill Veterinary Centre
14 Queens Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8DB 01328 855814 summerhillvets@onetel.com Website 2.32 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 2.53 miles
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Fakenham Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Suite E, Building 7 West Raynham Business Park Blenheim Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PL 07387 687024 info@fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk Website 4.82 miles

Animals Treated
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Anchorage Barn Equine Clinic Ltd
East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528437 clinic@anchoragebarnequineclinic.co.uk Website 5.69 miles
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Anchorage Barn Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Fakenham Road East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528221 anchoragebarn@btinternet.com Website 5.69 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 10.54 miles

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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 10.82 miles From A1067 Travel Towards Lyng And Entrance Is On The Left Before You Go Over The Bridge To Enter Lyng Village. From Dereham Go All The Way Through Lyng Village And Over The Bridge, Entrance Is On The Right About 160 Meters.

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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 11.77 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 12.04 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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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 14.40 miles Norfolk

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Brancaster Beach
Beautiful Beach Where Dogs Are Welcome All Year Round. Vast Amount Of Space For Everybody. Cafe Is Open During The Peak Season. Unnamed Road King'S LYNN PE31 14.88 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.1°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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