Welcome to Hilgay

Hilgay is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Hilgay Windmill, which is a Grade II listed building and is one of the few remaining windmills in the area.

The village of Hilgay is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Norfolk. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The River Great Ouse is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many opportunities to hire boats and canoes in the village. The village also has a number of pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English food and drink.

Hilgay is a close-knit community, and there are many events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a thriving local economy, with many small businesses and shops that cater to the needs of the local community. There are also a number of community groups and organizations, which provide support and services to the residents of the village. Overall, Hilgay is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Norfolk.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 10.3°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hilgay Riverside Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Turner	Church View Hilgay Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0JL 01366387685 School Website
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Turner	Station Road Ten Mile Bank Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0EP 01366377310 School Website
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jones	19 Ryston Road Denver Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0DP 01366383272 School Website
Southery Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elaine Huntington	Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA 01366377205 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
Nelson Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Wilson	Nursery Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PF 01366383824 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 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 3.15 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 7.44 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 7.80 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 9.28 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 9.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sally's Cars 01366 377618 9 Stevens Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EF 1.88 Miles
Brians Cars 01366 388893 1 Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DU 2.14 Miles
Pauls Private Hire 01366 385885 43 Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9RY 2.74 Miles
Kevs Kars 01366 384994 27 Landseer Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NG 3.06 Miles
Trevs Cars 01366 385898 14 Town Est, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JG 3.10 Miles
Pjs Taxi 01366 385904 Adelphi Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DY 3.63 Miles
Bishops Taxis 01366 324307 The Laurels, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0BX 5.02 Miles
Ely Taxi Service 01353 882020 181 Wisbech Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1RA 8.14 Miles
Marham Taxis 01760 338158 Villebois Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9JD 8.96 Miles
Fencabs 01353 669966 Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN 10.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hilgay Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Close Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ely Road Hilgay Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fordham Denver Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Church Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ten Mile Bank Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sluice Road Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Denver Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nightingale Walk Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynn Road - Southery Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Feltwell Road - Southery Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denver Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denver Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Howdale Surgery 01366 383405	The Howdale Surgery Howdale Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AF
Bridge Street Surgery 01366 388888	The Bridge Street Surgery 30/32 Bridge Street Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9DP
The Hollies Surgery 01366 389289	The Hollies Surgery Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9JE
Boughton Surgery 01366 500331	The Surgery Chapel Road Boughton, Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
Watlington Medical Centre 01553 810253	Watlington Medical Centre Rowan Close,Off Fen Road Watlington,King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TU

Local Stores

Upwell - Town Street
Town Street
Upwell
WISBECH
Norfolk
PE14 9AF
01945 774064
Store Website
7.51 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 info@crossingsvets.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
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The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9JE 01366 386655 info@lrvc.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Vets 1 Group
Home Farm Barns Downham Road Crimplesham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE33 9DU 01366 384 644 info@vets-one.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery 2 Short Beck Feltwell Norfolk IP26 4AD 01842 828938 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk Website 7.48 miles
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Johnson And Scott Ltd
61 Wisbech Road Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JJ 01353 634123 reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk Website 7.96 miles

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Paddons Veterinary Surgeons
214 Elm Low Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0DF 01945 583204 info@paddonsvets.co.uk Website 11.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 11.86 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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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 13.17 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 13.23 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 14.48 miles

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Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 17.80 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 18.53 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	11°C	10°C	9.2°C	9.2°C	10.4°C	16.1°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	23°C	19.6°C	16°C	14.7°C
Feels Like	8.6°C	8°C	7.3°C	7.5°C	8.6°C	12.8°C	17.2°C	19.7°C	20°C	17.8°C	13.7°C	13°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

	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.5°C	13.5°C	12.9°C	12.5°C	13.2°C	18.9°C	22.5°C	24.3°C	24.7°C	22°C	16.9°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	13.1°C	12.1°C	11.2°C	10.4°C	11°C	16.5°C	20.6°C	22.5°C	22.7°C	20.8°C	14.9°C	12.2°C

Monday	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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	12.6°C	11.3°C	10.4°C	9.6°C	10.2°C	16.2°C	20.1°C	22.2°C	22.5°C	19.2°C	14.9°C	13.4°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	9.4°C	8.5°C	7.7°C	8.6°C	12.9°C	16.6°C	18.6°C	18.9°C	16.4°C	11.5°C	10.3°C

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