Welcome to Little Melton

Little Melton is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Little Melton is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Little Melton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in the village is the Little Melton Windmill, which was built in the early 19th century and is still in operation today.

Little Melton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and activities throughout the year. Little Melton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking to explore the local history, enjoy the great outdoors, or simply relax and unwind, Little Melton is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Melton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Pritchard	School Lane Little Melton Norwich Norfolk NR9 3AD 01603811446 School Website
The Bawburgh School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Stedman	Hockering Lane Bawburgh Norwich Norfolk NR9 3LR 01603742329 School Website
Hethersett Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Diver	Queen's Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3DB 01603810924 School Website
Hethersett Vc Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Parslow-Williams	22 Queen's Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3DB 01603810498 School Website
Hethersett Woodside Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jem Brereton	Firs Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3EQ 01603810674 School Website
Cringleford Ce Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Humphrey	Dragonfly Lane Cringleford Norwich Norfolk NR4 7JR 01603454946 School Website
Chapel Break Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Turner	Thurlby Road Chapel Break Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9LU 01603749550 School Website
St Michaels Va Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mccarney	Astley Road Chapel Break Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9LA 01603745812 School Website
University Of East Anglia Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor David Richardson	The Registry University Plain Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ 1603456161 School Website
Clover Hill Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Helen Mccarney	Rawley Road Bowthorpe Norwich Norfolk NR5 9AP 01603745559 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 4.75 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 4.82 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 7.26 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 9.21 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 9.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celebration Cars 01603 814156 4 Heather Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3FH 1.26 Miles
Para Mount Cars 07780 578479 6 Heather Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3FH 1.26 Miles
Green Frog Taxis 01603 744747 3B Bowthorpe Main Centre, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9HA 1.65 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01603 810555 50 Priory Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3EY 1.66 Miles
Jeans Taxi Service 01603 810925 38 Firs Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3EH 1.69 Miles
Abb Cars 01603 811518 West Croft, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3EA 1.73 Miles
Bettacar 01603 747474 Horizon Works/397-399 Dereham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0SE 2.06 Miles
Millennium Taxis 01603 749749 Horizon Works 397-399 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0SE 2.06 Miles
Chauffeur Hire 01603 462362 29 Toftes Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9DA 2.19 Miles
Allstar Taxis 01603 744444 Longwater Works/Dereham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TL 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
School Lane (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways/Burnthouse Lane (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Station Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N&N University Hospital Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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New Road (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Head (D) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Melton Road/Oak Close (D) Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dodderman Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Norwich Bcsc 01603 286286	Colney Lane Colney Norwich NR4 7UY
The Humbleyard Practice 01603 810250	The Surgery Great Melton Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3AB
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 15 Bowthorpe Health Centre Bowthorpe Main Centre Norwich NR5 9HA
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 15 Norwich NR5 9HA

Local Stores

University of East Anglia
The Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
01603 552669
Store Website
1.96 miles

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SPAR - University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Bank Plain
Norwich Retail Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
01603592877
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowan House Vets
28 Queens Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3DB 01953 600066 reception@rowanhousevets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Eaton Veterinary Practice Ltd
Cringleford House 24 - 28 Cantley Lane Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TA 01603 455 196 administrator@eatonvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
162 Norwich Road Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR5 0EH 01603 743725 2.61 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 2.65 miles
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Pet Behaviour Practice
Home Meadow Low Road Keswick Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TX 07899 912193 skjlowery@gmail.com 2.68 miles

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Taverham Vets Longwater
Longwater Lane Costessey Norwich Norfolk NR8 5AH 01603 747 344 enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk Website 2.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.91 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 2.72 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 5.32 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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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 6.05 miles

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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 8.91 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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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 10.98 miles

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