Welcome to Hockering Heath

Hockering Heath is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in the heart of Norfolk. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species such as the Dartford warbler and the nightjar. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through the heathland, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with many different species of birds to be seen throughout the year.

One of the most striking features of Hockering Heath is its unique landscape. The reserve is made up of a mixture of heathland, woodland, and wetland habitats, creating a rich and varied environment for wildlife. The heathland itself is a rare and valuable habitat, supporting a range of specialist plants and animals. Visitors can explore the heathland on foot, following the network of paths that wind through the reserve.

Hockering Heath is not only a beautiful natural space, but also an important site for conservation. The reserve is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who work to protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats of the area. The Trust carries out regular surveys and monitoring to ensure that the reserve is in good health, and also runs a range of educational activities and events for visitors of all ages. Whether you are a nature lover, a keen walker, or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Hockering Heath is a wonderful place to visit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hockering Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	The Street Hockering Dereham Norfolk NR20 3HN 01603880310 School Website
Mattishall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Chapman	Dereham Road Mattishall Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AA 1362858451 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
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
Yaxham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennie Muller	Norwich Road Yaxham Dereham Norfolk NR19 1RU 01362692033 School Website
Barnham Broom Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Benson	Norwich Road Barnham Broom Norwich Norfolk NR9 4BU 01603759656 School Website
St Peters C Of E Va Primary School Easton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newman	Marlingford Road Easton Norwich Norfolk NR9 5AD 01603880553 School Website
Barford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carla Stedman	Chapel Street Barford Norwich Norfolk NR9 4AB 01603759660 School Website
The Bridge Easton Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Heidi Philpott	Bawburgh Road Easton NR9 5EA 1603652313 School Website
Dereham Neatherd High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jaime Mallett	Norwich Road Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AX 1362697981 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 7.91 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 9.84 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 10.60 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 11.29 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 13.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Phil's Way Cars 01603 880666 44 Derenham Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JL 0.80 Miles
A Six Taxis 01603 880666 44 Dereham Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JL 0.80 Miles
Brandon And District Taxis 01842 815555 Church Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JL 0.80 Miles
Mattishall Taxis 01362 850912 15 Gogle Close, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3SY 2.34 Miles
Breckland Taxis Ltd 01362 698000 Unit 7, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SY 5.10 Miles
Allstar Taxis 01603 744444 Longwater Works/Dereham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TL 5.27 Miles
1St Call Taxis Ltd 01362 695000 Parkhurst/Park Rd, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2BT 5.29 Miles
Long Distance Travel 01362 693785 5 Moorgate Cottages, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BD 5.35 Miles
Dereham Taxis 01362 696161 6 Church Street, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DJ 5.41 Miles
Breckland Taxis 0870 879 2608 16 Market Pl, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AL 5.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hockering Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rotton Row (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgh Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The School/Cross Roads (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mattishall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Primrose Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodge Inn (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norwich Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clippings Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welgate Close (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Green X Roads (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mattishall Surgery 01362 850227	Mattishall Surgery 15 Dereham Rd, Mattishall East Dereham NR20 3QA
Dr Hughes & Partners 01603 871160	The Sugery The Street Lenwade Norwich Norfolk NR9 5SD
Swanton Morley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lincoln House Dereham Road Swanton Morley Dereham NR20 4LT
Swanton Morley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lincoln House Dereham Road Swanton Morley Dereham NR20 4LT
Swanton Morley Pms Practice 01362 668215	Lincoln House Dereham Road Swanton Morley Dereham Norfolk NR20 4LT

Local Stores

East Dereham
36-37 Market Place
East Dereham
Norwich
Norfolk
NR19 2AP
01362 692785
Store Website
5.35 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Mayers Veterinary Clinic
Quail Barn Rush Green Barnham Broom Norwich Norfolk NR9 4EA 01603 757739 cmayers@rvc.ac.uk 3.80 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 4.64 miles

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Companion Care (Norwich Longwater) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Norfolk Retail Park New Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0JT 01603 513 100 norwichlongwater@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.98 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Yaxham Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1HB Dereham@jollyes.co.uk Website 5.06 miles


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Larwood &Amp; Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
7 Wellington Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2BP 01362 692508 admin.larwood@cvsvets.com Website 5.30 miles
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24 hour on site emergency service
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Taverham Veterinary Practice Ltd
Fir Covert Road Taverham Norwich Norfolk NR8 6HT 01603 867330 enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 3.04 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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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 7.90 miles

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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 8.96 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 10.60 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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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 11.52 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 11.67 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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