Welcome to Great Hockham

Great Hockham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated in the Breckland district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the area that are worth visiting. One of the most notable landmarks is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Great Hockham is also known for its natural beauty, with several nature reserves and parks in the area. The Hockham Heath Nature Reserve is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, with a variety of bird species and other wildlife to observe. The village is also home to the Hockham Hall, a beautiful country house that is surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland. The hall is open to the public and is a popular destination for weddings and other events.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical landmarks, Great Hockham is also a vibrant community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. There are also several local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Hockham Summer Fete and the Hockham Christmas Market. Overall, Great Hockham is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Wind: 7.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Great Hockham Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hazard	Watton Road Great Hockham Thetford Norfolk IP24 1PB 1953498302 School Website
Thompson Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Heath	School Road Thompson Thetford Norfolk IP24 1PY 1953483271 School Website
Caston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Disney	The Street Caston Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1DD 1953483304 School Website
Rocklands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dekker	74 The Street Rockland All Saints Nr Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1TP 01953483369 School Website
East Harling Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Yates	Gallants Lane East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2NQ 01953717221 School Website
Aurora White House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-11 Head Teacher Mr David Clarke	Quidenham Norwich Norfolk NR16 2NZ 1953887217 School Website
Great Ellingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Dekker	Hingham Road Great Ellingham Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1HX 01953453342 School Website
Wayland Academy Norfolk Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Glen Allott	Merton Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6BA 01953881514 School Website
Watton Westfield Infant And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Kemp	West Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6AU 1953882669 School Website
Chapel Road School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Severn	Chapel Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2DS 01953453116 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 3.26 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 4.28 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 6.18 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 7.78 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 9.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Djn Executive Services 01953 488589 Home Farm Cottage, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1UA 3.71 Miles
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 4.98 Miles
Anns Cars 01953 881420 5 Henry's Court, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UL 5.08 Miles
Road-Line Taxis 01953 455725 20 Westfields, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1EY 5.37 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 5.46 Miles
Robins Minibus Hire 07849 523555 Mill Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AN 5.65 Miles
Robin's Taxis Of Watton 07902 724426 13 Mill Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AN 5.65 Miles
Attleboroughtaxis 01953 456767 35 Norfolk Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1QW 5.68 Miles
Grahams Taxis 01953 454600 95 Clover Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2JQ 5.70 Miles
Street Cars 01953 453100 50 Maurice Gaymer Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2QZ 6.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 Watton Road Great Hockham Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Claypit Cottages (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
The Hall (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Lower Stow Bedon (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ip24 Illington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hargram Road (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Ip24 Watton Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fen Lane (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mere Rd (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
The Close (D) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Watton Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Forestry Cottages Rectory Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Croft (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Manor Farm Church Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Lock & Partners 01953 717204	The Surgery Market Street East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
E Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice 01953 717204	The Surgery Market St, East Harling Norwich Norfolk NR16 2AD
Watton Medical Practice 01953 881247	Watton Medical Practice 24 Gregor Shanks Way Watton, Thetford Norfolk IP25 6FA
Dr Oxley & Partners 01953 453166	The Surgery Queens Square Attleborough Norwich Norfolk NR17 2AF
Attleborough Surgery 01953 453166	Attleborough Surgery Station Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AS

Local Stores

East Harling
Market Street
East Harling
Norwick
Norfolk
NR16 2AD
Store Website
4.61 miles

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Breckland Veterinary Centre
Unit 6B Snetterton Business Park Harling Road Snetterton Norwich Norfolk NR16 2JU 01953 686000 admin@brecklandvets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
16 Haverscroft Industrial Estate New Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1YE 01953 451452 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk Website 5.14 miles
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Knott'S Yard Veterinary Practice
Knott'S Yard Griston Road Watton Norfolk IP25 6DL 01953 889750 admin@knottsyardvets.co.uk Website 5.21 miles
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Crowshall Veterinary Services
1 Crowshall Lane Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AD 01953 455454 phammond@crowshall.co.uk Website 5.46 miles

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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Watton
Old Golfhouse 4 Goddards Court Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6XT 01953 881 415 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 5.63 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Attleborough
Daglas House Connaught Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2EJ 01953 451100 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 5.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.52 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 11.44 miles

Location what3words piper.horns.spectacle

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 11.47 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 11.88 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 12.20 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

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 15.05 miles

Location what3words inspector.buying.gone

Weather Forecast

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