Welcome to Dilham

Dilham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Ant, which is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Nicholas Church. Dilham is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Dilham is the Dilham Canal, which was built in the 19th century to transport goods between the village and the nearby town of North Walsham. Today, the canal is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, who can enjoy the scenic views and wildlife along the waterway. The canal is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the water vole and the otter.

Dilham is a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage and traditions. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, and provide an opportunity to celebrate the unique character and charm of Dilham. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active outdoor adventure, Dilham has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Worstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Read	Lyngate Worstead North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9RQ 01692536309 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
East Ruston Infant School & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mules	School Road East Ruston Norwich Norfolk NR12 9JD 1692650225 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
Tunstead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Quinn	Market Street Tunstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8AH 01603737395 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
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
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
North Walsham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Gosden	Spenser Avenue North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HZ 1692402581 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 2.19 Miles

North Walsham Norwich Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DZ 4.33 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 4.57 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 7.30 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 7.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airports Direct 01692 535533 The Dell, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9PJ 1.20 Miles
Stalham Cabs 01692 581666 Unit 10, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AQ 2.50 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 584877 Four Winds, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DJ 2.62 Miles
N J E Taxis 01692 404796 Holly Farm Cottage/Meeting Hill Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9NB 2.89 Miles
County Cars 01692 406068 14 Woodside, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9XA 3.70 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01692 409898 44 Long Barrow Dr, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9YA 3.70 Miles
M. G. Taxis 01692 405525 9 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JD 3.74 Miles
Wroxham Taxis 01603 782925 139 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EF 3.85 Miles
Royal Cars Cc R Cars 01603 889077 116 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EE 3.99 Miles
Catfield Taxis 01692 584800 Tabard Cottage/The St, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AZ 4.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Barn (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Pennygate (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anchor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stalham Staithe Surgery 01692 582000	The Staithe Surgery Lower Staithe Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BU
Stalham Green Surgery 01692 580880	Yarmouth Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PS
Hoveton And Wroxham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stalham Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8DU
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre 01603 782155	Hoveton & Wroxham Med Ctr Stalham Road, Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8DU
Birchwood Medical Practice 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ

Local Stores

Spixworth
113-117 Crostwick Lane
Spixworth
Norwich
Norfolk
NR10 3AF
01603 898255
Store Website
8.05 miles

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SPAR Lingwood
SPAR
2 Norwich Road
Lingwood
NR13 4BH
01603 712077
Store Website
10.8 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 2.34 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 3.63 miles
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Westover Vets Ltd
Hornbeam Road Hornbeam Business Park North Walsham Norwich Norfolk NR28 0FX 01692 403202 adminsa@westovervets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 4.88 miles
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Westover Veterinary Centre
Manor Farm Old Church Road Hainford Norwich Norfolk NR10 3BG 01603 899930 adminla@westovervets.co.uk Website 7.55 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 7.67 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.79 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 4.85 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 6.33 miles

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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 6.58 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 7.23 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 9.85 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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