Welcome to Heckingham

Heckingham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Heckingham is the St. Gregory's 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 tourists and locals alike.

Another popular attraction in Heckingham is the River Chet, which runs through the village. The river is a great spot for fishing and boating, and there are several walking trails along its banks. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Overall, Heckingham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the peaceful and idyllic way of life in rural England.

Local Weather

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Temp: 11°C

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Wind: 17 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Avocet House Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Ms Frances Fairbairn-Harvey	The Old Vicarage School Lane Heckingham Norfolk NR14 6QP 1508549320 School Website
Hobart High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ross Li-Rocchi	Kittens Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JU 01508520359 School Website
Loddon Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burbage	Kitten's Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JX 01508505180 School Website
Loddon Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burbage	Kittens Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JX 01508505180 School Website
Thurlton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Balado (Acting Head)	Church Road Thurlton Norwich Norfolk NR14 6RN 1508548318 School Website
Langley School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Perriss	Langley Park Langley Norwich Norfolk NR14 6BJ 1508520210 School Website
Reedham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Edwards	School Hill Reedham Norwich Norfolk NR13 3TJ 01493700271 School Website
Turnstone House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Chris Morris	Birtwick Park Old Bungay Road Kirby Cane Bungay Suffolk NR35 2HP 1508518678 School Website
Glebeland Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	Beccles Road Toft Monks Beccles Suffolk NR34 0EW 1502677354 School Website
Cantley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wakeman	School Lane Cantley Norwich Norfolk NR13 3SA 01493700308 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Reedham (Norfolk) Station Drive, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.79 Miles

Cantley Station Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3SQ 3.08 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 4.60 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 4.76 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 5.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chet Taxis And Mini Bus Service 01508 520705 19 Hardley Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NF 1.51 Miles
East Anglian Airport Transfers 01508 520257 9 Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6JU 1.55 Miles
Acle Taxis 01493 700006 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.76 Miles
1St Acle Taxi's 01493 752222 30 Station Drive, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 2.76 Miles
Esp Private Hire Taxis 01508 558256 25 Mill Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DH 3.97 Miles
Best Bentley Hire 01493 488364 Priory Farm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HE 4.45 Miles
Our Hire 01493 752223 M B Site, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4EZ 5.36 Miles
Pauls Taxis Belton 01493 781680 103 Station Road North, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9NW 6.28 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 6.54 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 6.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gardenside/Yarmouth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Yarmouth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Loddon Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
36 High Bungay Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Langley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Proctor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Filbert Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurlton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
44 Kittens Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forge House Beccles Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Forge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chet Valley Medical Practice 01508 520222	George House 40-48 George Lane, Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6QH
Dr Ireland & Partners	Reedham Surgery 24 The Hills Reedham Norwich Norfolk NR13 3AR
Dr Sampson & Partners 01508 538750	The Surgery The Street Rockland St Mary Norwich Norfolk NR14 7AH
Beccles Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beccles Medical Centre St. Marys Road Beccles NR34 9NX
Beccles Medical Centre 01502 712662	Beccles Medical Centre St.Mary's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NX

Local Stores

Loddon
Church Plain
Loddon
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 6EX
01508 520242
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR Lingwood
SPAR
2 Norwich Road
Lingwood
NR13 4BH
01603 712077
Store Website
6.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
19 Beccles Road Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JQ 01508 520247 reception.loddon@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.36 miles

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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House Caxton Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DP 01502 470300 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 5.63 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic Bungay Road Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DX 01508 558 228 brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.07 miles
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Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 6.55 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.58 miles

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Three Rivers Vets
113 The Street Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RP 01508 492834 reception.poringland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 7.40 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.38 miles

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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 8.77 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 9.58 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 10.87 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 11.31 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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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 13.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1.7°C	-3°C	-3.6°C	-4°C	-2.1°C	0.7°C	3.7°C	5.3°C	5.2°C	3.9°C	3.2°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-6°C	-7.2°C	-7.5°C	-7.5°C	-5.2°C	-2°C	1.5°C	3.4°C	3.3°C	1.7°C	1°C	1.9°C

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