Welcome to Dunston

Dunston is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Dunston is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Dunston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The village also has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drink.

Dunston is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is located close to the River Yare, which is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The surrounding countryside is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the Norfolk countryside. Dunston is a peaceful and tranquil village, which is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Holy Cross Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeannette Chaney	Long Lane Stoke Holy Cross Norwich Norfolk NR14 8LY 01508493132 School Website
University Technical College Norfolk University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Emma Palik	Old Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6FF 01603580280 School Website
Short Stay School For Norfolk Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Thornberry	The Locksley School Locksley Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6LG 01603737764 School Website
Tuckswood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Rachael Spaans	Tuckswood Centre Tuckswood Norwich Norfolk NR4 6BP 01603454479 School Website
Visiting Teacher Service Central Miscellaneous Ages:5-18	Greenwood Centre Allandale Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6BP 1603250725
Mulbarton Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Hall	The Common Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8JG 01508570326 School Website
Eaton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Kate Estlea	Duverlin Close Norwich Norfolk NR4 6HS 01603502454 School Website
Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Joanna Ward	Duckett Close Norwich Norfolk NR1 2LR 01603621927 School Website
The Wherry School Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Quick	280 Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 2GB 1603629440 School Website
City Of Norwich School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Philpott	Eaton Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6PP 01603274000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 3.60 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 6.53 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 6.89 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 7.41 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 8.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
I W Travel Solutions 01508 571055 32 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8BN 2.25 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01603 611222 128 Mansfield Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LG 2.33 Miles
Eastern Chauffeur Ltd 01508 495660 16 Manor Farm Barns, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7PZ 2.92 Miles
A2b Taxis Norwich 01603 613613 Meadow View House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PP 3.12 Miles
Kestral Taxis 01603 666611 6 Ber Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3EJ 3.35 Miles
Sapphire Chauffeurs Ltd 01603 891001 4 Denbigh Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3AA 3.52 Miles
Loyal Taxis 01603 619619 34A Cattle Market Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DY 3.54 Miles
1St Call Taxi Call 01603 858858 Norwich Railway Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 3.55 Miles
Taxi Services 01603 213999 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PL 3.55 Miles
Thorpe Taxis 01603 219589 10 Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1HD 3.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Common Dunston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mangreen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Holy Cross Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caistor Hall Norwich Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Close / Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tas Valley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ipswich Road / Nr Public House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Harford Bridge Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Keswick Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Common Swardeston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keswick Low Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fountains Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Locksley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Humbleyard Practice	The Common Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8JG
The Tuckswood Surgery	Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6NE
Old Mill And Millgates Medical Practice 01508 492929	Old Mill Surgery Hardley Road, Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7FA
Humbleyard Practice 01603 454678	The Cringleford Surgery Cantley Lane, Cringleford Norwich NR4 6TA
Cringleford Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cantley Lane Cringleford Norwich NR4 6TA

Local Stores

Tuckswood
21 Friar Tuck Road
Tuckswood
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6DB
01603 454855
Store Website
2.16 miles

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SPAR - Mulbarton
45 Birchfield Ln
Mulbarton
Norwich
NR14 8AA
01508486861
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
The Surgery Norwich Road Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8DE reception.mulbarton@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.73 miles

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Pet Behaviour Practice
Home Meadow Low Road Keswick Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TX 07899 912193 skjlowery@gmail.com 1.88 miles

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Companion Care (Norwich Hall Road) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Hall Road Retail Park Hall Road Norwich NR4 6DH 01603 623 040 norwichhr@vets4pets.com Website 2.29 miles

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Eaton Veterinary Practice Ltd
Cringleford House 24 - 28 Cantley Lane Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TA 01603 455 196 administrator@eatonvets.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
70 Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 3HP reception.norwich@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk 2.94 miles

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Three Rivers Vets
113 The Street Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RP 01508 492834 reception.poringland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.02 miles

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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 3.85 miles

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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 3.91 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 4.72 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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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 9.72 miles

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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 10.65 miles

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