Welcome to Costessey Park

Costessey Park is a picturesque village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is known for its beautiful green spaces, including the Costessey Park Golf Club and the Costessey Park Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking, with its diverse range of flora and fauna. The village is also home to the Costessey Hall, a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall has been restored and is now used as a venue for weddings and other events.

One of the most notable features of Costessey Park is its rich history. The village has been inhabited since the Roman times, and there are several historic sites that can be visited, including the ruins of a Roman villa and a medieval church. The village also played an important role in the English Civil War, with the Battle of Costessey taking place in 1643. Today, visitors can explore the village's history by taking a guided tour or visiting the local museum.

Costessey Park is a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. The village has several shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a primary school and a community center. The village also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. With its beautiful surroundings, rich history, and vibrant community, Costessey Park is a wonderful place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

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The Bawburgh School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Stedman	Hockering Lane Bawburgh Norwich Norfolk NR9 3LR 01603742329 School Website
Chapel Break Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Turner	Thurlby Road Chapel Break Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9LU 01603749550 School Website
The Bridge Easton Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Heidi Philpott	Bawburgh Road Easton NR9 5EA 1603652313 School Website
Ormiston Victory Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Naomi Palmer	Middleton Crescent Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0PX 01603742310 School Website
St Augustines Catholic Primary School Costessey Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Swindell	Westend Old Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR8 5AG 01603743317 School Website
St Michaels Va Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mccarney	Astley Road Chapel Break Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9LA 01603745812 School Website
Costessey Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Lawson	Three Mile Lane Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0RR 01603742203 School Website
St Peters C Of E Va Primary School Easton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	Marlingford Road Easton Norwich Norfolk NR9 5AD 01603880553 School Website
Queens Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Cross	Fieldfare Way Queens Hills West Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR8 5AZ 01603746857 School Website
Clover Hill Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Helen Mccarney	Rawley Road Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9AP 01603745559 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 5.21 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 6.31 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 8.80 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 8.82 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 9.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Allstar Taxis 01603 744444 Longwater Works/Dereham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TL 0.46 Miles
Bettacar 01603 747474 Horizon Works/397-399 Dereham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0SE 0.93 Miles
Millennium Taxis 01603 749749 Horizon Works 397-399 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0SE 0.93 Miles
Green Frog Taxis 01603 744747 3B Bowthorpe Main Centre, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9HA 1.38 Miles
Need Taxi Ltd 01603 515000 2 Hillvue Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0NQ 1.73 Miles
Chauffeur Hire 01603 462362 29 Toftes Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9DA 1.76 Miles
1St Goldstar Taxis 01603 700700 Drayton Industrial Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6RL 2.40 Miles
Enterprise Taxis 01603 868788 Unit 11 Drayton Ind Est/Taverham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6RL 2.40 Miles
Graham Button Rolls Royce Hire 01603 860771 35 Bill Todd Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6GF 2.92 Miles
Celebration Cars 01603 814156 4 Heather Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3FH 2.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Worcester Rd/Lord Nelson Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longwater Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Break Bowthorpe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bawburgh Lane (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stafford Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleton Cresent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnard Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Barnard Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Costessey Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queens Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Stafford Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Roundwell Medical Centre 0844 4996924	25 Dr Torrens Way Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0GB
Beechcroft And Old Palace 01603 271867	23 Beechcroft New Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0RS
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 15 Bowthorpe Health Centre Bowthorpe Main Centre Norwich NR5 9HA
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 15 Norwich NR5 9HA

Local Stores

Petrol Wayside
403 Dereham Road
New Costessey
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 0SE
01603 747376
Store Website
0.96 miles

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SPAR - University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Bank Plain
Norwich Retail Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
01603592877
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Norwich Longwater) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Norfolk Retail Park New Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0JT 01603 513 100 norwichlongwater@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.59 miles
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Taverham Vets Longwater
Longwater Lane Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR8 5AH 01603 747 344 enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk Website 1.15 miles

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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
162 Norwich Road Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0EH 01603 743725 2.03 miles

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Willow Veterinary Clinic
323 Drayton High Road Norwich Norfolk NR6 5AA 01603 411520 hellesdon@willowvetsnorwich.co.uk Website 2.93 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Sweet Briar Retail Park Sweet Briar Road Norwich Norfolk NR6 5AL 01603 406755 norwich@jollyes.co.uk 3.14 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Rowan House Vets
28 Queens Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3DB 01953 600066 reception@rowanhousevets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
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Emergency service operated by the Norwich Night Vet
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Emergency service operated by the Norwich Night Vet
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Emergency service operated by the Norwich Night Vet
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.52 miles

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Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 4.79 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 5.35 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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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 6.60 miles

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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 7.14 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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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 10.61 miles

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