Welcome to Fincham

Fincham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Downham Market and 12 miles west of King's Lynn. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fincham is the St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning tower with eight bells. Another historic building in the village is the Fincham Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now used as a community center. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a pub called The Swan.

Fincham is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with many footpaths and bridleways for walkers and horse riders to explore. The village is also close to the River Great Ouse, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Fincham is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 13.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Martin At Shouldham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Howe	Lynn Road Shouldham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0BU 01366347260 School Website
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Webb	Cedar Road Upper Marham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9LT 01760337217 School Website
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Webb	Hillside Marham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9JJ 01760337346 School Website
Downham Preparatory School And Montessori Nursery Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Laffeaty-Sharpe	The Old Rectory Stow Bardolph Nr King's Lynn Norfolk Norfolk PE34 3HT 1366388066 School Website
All Saints Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Howe	Wretton Road Stoke Ferry Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9QJ 01366501050 School Website
Runcton Holme Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Zeil	School Road Runcton Holme Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0EL 01553810394 School Website
Wimbotsham And Stow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	Chapel Lane Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3QH 1366382336 School Website
Downham Market Hillcrest Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Try	Hillcrest Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9ND 01366388191 School Website
Downham Market Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Rolf Purvis & Mark Eastwood	Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL 1366389100 School Website
Watlington Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Chapman	Rectory Lane Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HU 01553810468 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 5.38 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 5.61 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 9.40 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 12.68 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 13.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Marham Taxis 01760 338158 Villebois Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9JD 2.56 Miles
Pjs Taxi 01366 385904 Adelphi Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DY 2.95 Miles
Kevs Kars 01366 384994 27 Landseer Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NG 4.48 Miles
Brians Cars 01366 388893 1 Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DU 5.24 Miles
Trevs Cars 01366 385898 14 Town Est, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JG 5.31 Miles
Viking Rose Taxi/Minibus 01760 339499 Eastfields, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SS 5.40 Miles
Pauls Private Hire 01366 385885 43 Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9RY 5.45 Miles
Community Cars 01485 520823 Akenfield/Station Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NR 6.24 Miles
Premier Airport Services 01553 842692 240 Main Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0NZ 6.47 Miles
Airport Link Taxis 01553 844555 12 Cholmondeley Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0SY 6.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street (Old Fincham Post Office) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pe33 High Street Fincham (Outside Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pe33 Entrance To Stradsett Hall Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pe33 Church Barton Bendish Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe33 Marham Hall Shouldham Road Marham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Woodward Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shouldham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pe33 West Road Shouldham Thorpe Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Pe33 Windy Ridge Raf Marham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Elm Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe33 Jolly Brewers Fodderstone Gap Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
The Street Marham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Crimplesham Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marham Surgery 01760 337394	The Surgery The Street Marham Norfolk PE33 9HP
Boughton Surgery 01366 500331	The Surgery Chapel Road Boughton, Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
Marham Medical Centre	Marham Medical Centre Burnthouse Drove Upper Marham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9NP
Watlington Medical Centre 01553 810253	Watlington Medical Centre Rowan Close,Off Fen Road Watlington,King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TU
Howdale Surgery 01366 383405	The Howdale Surgery Howdale Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AF

Local Stores

Clenchwarton
164 Main Road
Clenchwarton
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 4DT
01553 774361
Store Website
10.44 miles

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SPAR - Whittington Garage
Whittington Garage
Whittington
Stoke Ferry
PE33 9TF
01366 500320
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets 1 Group
Home Farm Barns Downham Road Crimplesham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE33 9DU 01366 384 644 info@vets-one.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9JE 01366 386655 info@lrvc.co.uk Website 5.27 miles
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The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 info@crossingsvets.co.uk Website 5.95 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Swaffham
17/19 Lynn Street Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7AU 01760 723739 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 8.19 miles
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Vets One Group (Kings Lynn) Ltd
Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 01553 970971 hello@vets-one.co.uk Website 8.34 miles

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Jollyes
Hardwick Retail Park King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 8.34 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 13.78 miles Norfolk

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 14.00 miles Off The Main Road Between Castle Rising And Sandringham, Look For The Sign For The Village Of Wolferton. I Drove Into The Village And Out Past The Royal Station. I Found It By Accident. There Are Maps And Postcode Online If Needed. Also Several Small Parking Areas

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Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 14.48 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 14.56 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 14.91 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 16.98 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Weather Forecast

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