Welcome to Lakenham

Lakenham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the southern outskirts of the city of Norwich and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of traditional pubs, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lakenham is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows, and is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the village's rich history. Other notable landmarks in Lakenham include the Lakenham Mill, which dates back to the 18th century, and the Lakenham Old Hall, which is a Grade II listed building.

Despite its small size, Lakenham is a vibrant and bustling village that offers a range of activities and attractions for visitors. Whether you're looking to explore the village's rich history, enjoy a pint at one of its traditional pubs, or simply take in the beautiful countryside, Lakenham is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Norfolk. With its friendly locals, stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage, Lakenham is a true gem of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Norwich Steiner School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms S Tolhurst	Hospital Lane Norwich Norfolk NR1 2HW 1603611175 School Website
Lakenham Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Cassandra Williams	City Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 2HL 01603877780 School Website
Notre Dame High School Norwich Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Pinnington	Surrey Street Norwich Norfolk NR1 3PB 01603611431 School Website
The Free School Norwich Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Darren Webster	Kings House Surrey Street Norwich NR1 3NX 01603761044 School Website
The Hewett Academy Norwich Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Antony Little	Cecil Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 2PL 01603531564 School Website
Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Jerry White	Ipswich Road Norwich Norfolk NR2 2LJ 1603773311 School Website
The Wherry School Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Quick	280 Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 2GB 1603629440 School Website
Charles Darwin Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jordan Sullivan	81 Rose Lane Norwich Norfolk NR1 1DJ 1603733166 School Website
Bignold Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Sonnex	Wessex Street Norwich NR2 2SY 1603625721 School Website
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Wilson	14 Ipswich Road Norwich Norwich Norfolk NR2 2LR 1603620180 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 0.62 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 4.91 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 5.50 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 5.92 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 7.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis Norwich 01603 613613 Meadow View House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PP 0.19 Miles
Kestral Taxis 01603 666611 6 Ber Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3EJ 0.44 Miles
1St Call Taxi Call 01603 858858 Norwich Railway Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 0.57 Miles
Taxi Services 01603 213999 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PL 0.59 Miles
Loyal Taxis 01603 619619 34A Cattle Market Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DY 0.60 Miles
Thorpe Taxis 01603 219589 10 Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1HD 0.65 Miles
City Cars Ltd 01603 446644 77 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DG 0.66 Miles
Courtesy Taxis 01603 446644 77 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DG 0.66 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01603 611222 128 Mansfield Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LG 0.66 Miles
Five Star Taxis Ltd 01603 455555 43A Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1BL 0.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cricket Ground Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lakenham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hospital Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bracondale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stratford Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rouen Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carrow Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ber Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trafford Road/Brian Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Close Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwell Road/Grove Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ncc Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Saints Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Rd / St Stephens Rd Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lakenham Surgery 01603 765550	The Lakenham Surgery 1 Ninham Street, Lakenham Norwich Norfolk NR1 3JJ
Norwich Practices Health Centre 01603 677500	Rouen House Rouen Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 1RB
St Stephens Gate Medical Partnership 01603 228682	St Stephens Gate Med Prac 55 Wessex Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 2TJ
The Tuckswood Surgery	Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR4 6NE
Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical Practice 01603 624844	Trinity & Bowthorpe Surg. 1 Trinity Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 2BQ

Local Stores

Hall Road
110 Hall Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2AB
01603 630003
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR - St Augustine's Gate
Aylsham Road
St Augustine's Gate
Norwich
NR3 3BE
01603 762970
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
70 Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 3HP reception.norwich@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk 0.11 miles

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Companion Care (Norwich Hall Road) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Hall Road Retail Park Hall Road Norwich NR4 6DH 01603 623 040 norwichhr@vets4pets.com Website 0.72 miles

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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
21 Chapelfield Road Norwich Norfolk NR2 1RR 01603 629046 chapelfieldvets@aol.com Website 0.85 miles
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Willow Veterinary Clinic
202 Thorpe Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 1TJ 01603 300814 thorperoad@willowvetsnorwich.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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Medivet Thorpe St Andrew
40 St. Williams Way Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AP 01603 434494 thorpe.st.andrew@medivet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Companion Care (Norwich) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Sprowston Retail Park Salhouse Road Norwich Norfolk NR7 9AZ 01603 484 150 norwich@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.63 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 1.74 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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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 2.69 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 4.78 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 7.12 miles

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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 12.00 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°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	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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