Welcome to Illington

Illington is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south of Swaffham and has a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 14th-century St Andrew's Church.

One of the most notable features of Illington is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Illington and Whinburgh Fens, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds and butterflies. The village is also located close to several other popular tourist destinations, including the historic market town of Swaffham and the beautiful Norfolk coast.

Despite its small size, Illington has a rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 14th-century St Andrew's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. The village is also home to several other historic buildings, including the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Illington Hall, which was built in the 18th century and is now a private residence.

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
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
Thompson Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Heath	School Road Thompson Thetford Norfolk IP24 1PY 1953483271 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
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
The Thetford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fordham	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1LH 01842754875 School Website
Riddlesworth Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Headteacher John Forster	Hall Lane Riddlesworth Diss Norfolk IP22 2TA 1953681246 School Website
Admirals Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 2JT 1842753993 School Website
Raleigh Infant Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford IP24 2JT 1842762810 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 2.35 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 4.53 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 6.18 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 7.31 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 10.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 4.09 Miles
Quidenham Taxi 01953 888826 Banham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2PQ 5.27 Miles
Djn Executive Services 01953 488589 Home Farm Cottage, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1UA 5.44 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 5.81 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 6.23 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 6.31 Miles
Road-Line Taxis 01953 455725 20 Westfields, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1EY 6.51 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 6.62 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 6.67 Miles
Anns Cars 01953 881420 5 Henry's Court, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UL 6.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 Illington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip24 Watton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ip24 Forestry Cottages Rectory Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Roudham Hall (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Watton Road Great Hockham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ip24 Manor Farm Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Fen Lane (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Claypit Cottages (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ip24 The Barracks Croxton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
South End (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Health Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
6.8 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 3.86 miles

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 4.83 miles


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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 6.01 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 6.19 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 6.47 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 6.77 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 5.80 miles

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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 10.34 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 10.35 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

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 10.35 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 11.17 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 14.01 miles West Stow

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