Welcome to Foxley

Foxley is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and wildlife. Foxley Wood, which is located just outside the village, is one of the largest ancient woodlands in Norfolk and is home to a variety of rare and endangered species.

The village of Foxley has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village church, St. Thomas of Canterbury, is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows. The village also has a number of historic houses and cottages, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. These buildings give the village a charming and traditional feel.

Foxley is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a variety of wildlife. Foxley Wood is a particularly popular destination for walkers and birdwatchers, with a number of trails and hides available for visitors to use. The village also has a number of local pubs and restaurants, serving traditional English food and drink. Overall, Foxley is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 20.3°C

Feels Like: 20.3°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Bawdeswell Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	Fakenham Road Bawdeswell Dereham Norfolk NR20 4RR 1362688282
Foulsham Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Lound	High Street Foulsham Dereham Norfolk NR20 5RT 1362683389 School Website
Lyng Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Watson	Wensum Road Lyng Norwich Norfolk NR9 5RJ 1603872828 School Website
North Elmham Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Mcconnell	Holt Road North Elmham Dereham Norfolk NR20 5JS 01362668318 School Website
Swanton Morley Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Richards	Manns Lane Swanton Morley Dereham Norfolk NR20 4PX 01362637219 School Website
Reepham High School And College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Whitwell Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JT 01603870328 School Website
Reepham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ogle	School Road Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4JP 1603870321
Great Witchingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	The Street Lenwade Norwich Norfolk NR9 5SD 01603872354 School Website
St Marys Community Primary School Beetley Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tanya Treavett	Elmham Road Beetley Dereham Norfolk NR20 4BW 01362860114 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 13.77 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 15.02 Miles

Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 15.18 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 15.58 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 15.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sandras Cabs 01603 870687 Broomhill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4QY 3.63 Miles
Dave Taxis 01362 668500 Silverstone Cottage/Heath Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5EU 4.46 Miles
1St Call Taxis Ltd 01362 695000 Parkhurst/Park Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2BT 5.95 Miles
Breckland Taxis 0870 879 2608 16 Market Pl, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AL 6.06 Miles
United Taxis 01362 691000 Quebec Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2DN 6.09 Miles
Dereham Taxis 01362 696161 6 Church Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DJ 6.17 Miles
A-Line Taxis 01362 851566 Dunlop Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2XL 6.18 Miles
Universal Cars 01603 879024 19 Gayford Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4AU 6.29 Miles
Long Distance Travel 01362 693785 5 Moorgate Cottages, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BD 6.46 Miles
Brandon And District Taxis 01842 815555 Church Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JL 6.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swanton Morley Medical Centre	Swanton Morley Medical Centre Building 64 Dereham Norfolk NR20 4TX
Elmham Surgery 01362 668215	The Elmham Surgery 59 Holt Rd, North Elmham East Dereham Norfolk NR20 5JS
Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice 01263 733693	The Surgery Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich NR10 4QT
Reepham Surgery	Smugglers Lane Reepham Norwich Norfolk NR10 4QT
Swanton Morley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lincoln House Dereham Road Swanton Morley Dereham NR20 4LT

Local Stores

Reepham
135 Station Road
Reepham
Norwhich
Norfolk
NR10 4LJ
01603 576530
Store Website
4.01 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Larwood &Amp; Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
7 Wellington Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2BP 01362 692508 admin.larwood@cvsvets.com Website 5.97 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Clinic
Unit 16 Royston Way Hurn Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1WD 01362 696772 grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com 6.29 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Yaxham Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1HB Dereham@jollyes.co.uk Website 6.30 miles


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Dereham Vets
Shipoham Road Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1NP 07899 914309 tomhume@westovervets.co.uk 7.68 miles

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Taverham Veterinary Practice Ltd
Fir Covert Road Taverham Norwich Norfolk NR8 6HT 01603 867330 enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk Website 8.43 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 8.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 3.21 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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Blickling Estate (Woodgate Car Park)
This A Great Car Park To Start A Walk From. You Have A Number Of Routes To Go From. It Is A National Trust Estate And So Does Charge There But Is Free For Members. 63 Woodgate Blickling Norwich NR11 6PY 9.13 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 9.61 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 12.80 miles

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Sheringham Park
Follow The Seven-Mile Sheringham Woodland And Coastal Walk Through Parkland, Woods, Fields And Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Out Over The Sea. There's A Large Variety Of Trees, Bird And Animal Life On The Walk. NR26 8TL 13.53 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 13.82 miles 5 Miles West Of Cromer, 6 Miles East Of Holt. Main Entrance At Junction A148/B1157 Parking: 60 Yards, £5.50 (Pay And Display)

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	12.9°C	11.3°C	9.8°C	9.2°C	14.1°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	24.1°C	24.3°C	23.3°C	20.7°C	18.5°C
Feels Like	12.9°C	11°C	9.4°C	9°C	14.1°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	24.8°C	24.9°C	24.8°C	20.7°C	18.5°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	16.3°C	14.4°C	13.4°C	13°C	17°C	21.2°C	24°C	24.8°C	24.5°C	23.7°C	22°C	17.5°C
Feels Like	16.4°C	14.8°C	13.7°C	13.1°C	17.1°C	21.2°C	25.1°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	25.2°C	22.8°C	17.2°C

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Temp	17.8°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.8°C	17.4°C	19.1°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	21°C	19.8°C
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