Welcome to Little Ouse

Little Ouse is a river that flows through the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in England. It is a tributary of the River Great Ouse and is approximately 37 miles long. The river is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and water voles.

The Little Ouse flows through several towns and villages, including Thetford, Brandon, and Hockwold cum Wilton. These towns offer a range of amenities and attractions for visitors, including historic buildings, museums, and nature reserves. The river is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands providing a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

One of the most popular attractions along the Little Ouse is the Brandon Country Park. This 30-acre park is located on the banks of the river and offers a range of activities for visitors, including walking trails, a children's play area, and a cafe. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Overall, the Little Ouse is a beautiful and tranquil destination that offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or simply a peaceful retreat.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Edmund De Moundeford Vc Primary School Feltwell
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Lillycrop
The Beck
Feltwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4DB
01842828334
School Website
Lakenheath Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Tingey
Mill Road
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DU
01842860256
School Website
Ies Breckland
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicholas Froy
Crown Street
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0NJ
01842819501
School Website
Weeting Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Brown - Interim Head Teacher
Main Road
Weeting
Brandon
Norfolk
IP27 0QQ
01842810587
School Website
Forest Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs April Grimes
Bury Road
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0FP
01842810309
School Website
Glade Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Tracey Mccarthy
Knappers Way
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0DA
1842811580
School Website
Duchy Of Lancaster Methwold C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Damon Finney
Hythe Road
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4PP
01366728280
School Website
Iceni Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Lesley Hogg/ Mrs Emma Owner
Stoke Road
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4PE
01366728333
School Website
Beck Row Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Shayler
The Street
Beck Row
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 8AE
1638713001
Mundford Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Godbold
St Leonard's Street
Mundford
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 5ED
01842878278
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lakenheath
Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD
0.44 Miles
Brandon
Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA
4.04 Miles
Shippea Hill
Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR
5.49 Miles
Littleport
Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL
8.94 Miles
Thetford
Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH
9.52 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
K And A Cars
01842 819888
8 Beaumont Court, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PD
3.58 Miles
Weeting Cars
01842 810436
16 Coronation Pl, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EP
3.75 Miles
Carter M R
01842 811430
79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
3.87 Miles
Carters Brandon Cars
01842 811430
79 Rowan Drive, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
3.87 Miles
Border Cars
01842 814488
73 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
3.87 Miles
Phoenix Taxis
01638 533060
Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PR
4.14 Miles
Midnight Cars
01842 810882
Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT
4.25 Miles
Goddard's Taxis
01842 754000
115 The Lammas, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DS
6.60 Miles
Fencabs
01353 669966
Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN
8.24 Miles
Kes Cabs
01842 766900
41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS
8.85 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip27 Platform Station
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Ip26(D) South Street
No More Collections Today
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Ip26 Red Lion
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Ip26 Wilton Road
No More Collections Today
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Ip27 Woodlands Way
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Ip26 Feltwell Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Ip26 Long Lane
Collection Today available until:15:30
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Ip26 Raf Feltwell
Collection Today available until:15:30
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Ip27(D) Wingfield Road
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Ip26(D) The Beck
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Ip27 17 Cemetary Road
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Ip27 Lakenheath Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
Ip26 Lodge Road
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Ip27 155 High Street
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Ip27(D) Mile End
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Feltwell Surgery
01842 828481
The Surgery
Old Brandon Road,Feltwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4AY
Lakenheath Surgery
01842 860400
The Surgery
135 High Street
Lakenheath
Suffolk
IP27 9EP
Brandon Medical Practice
01842 810388
Brandon Medical Practice
Elbourne Surg, 31 High St
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0AQ
Forest Surgery
01842 810206
Forest Surgery
Bury Road
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0BU
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Surgery
Bury Road
Brandon
IP27 0BU
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Local Stores

Lakenheath
46-50 High Street
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DS
01842 862916
Store Website
2.58 miles
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SPAR - Feltwell
25 High Street
Feltwell
IP26 4AF
Store Website
2.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
2 Short Beck
Feltwell
Norfolk
IP26 4AD
01842 828938
pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk
Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse
71 High Street
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0AU
01842 814043
OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com
Website
4.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Integra Veterinary Services
Garth Pig Practice Ltd
32 St. Leonards Street
Mundford
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 5HG
01842 879379
office@integravet.co.uk
6.73 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Pigs

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Aquarius Veterinary Centre
Field Road
Mildenhall
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 7AL
01638 717871
Website
6.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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St David'S Poultry Team - Cambridge
1A Gregory Road
Mildenhall
Suffolk
IP28 7DF
01392 872932
info@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk
Website
6.99 miles
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Poultry

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Eastgate Veterinary Group
Police Station Square
Mildenhall
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 7ER
01638 713980
mildenhall@eastgatevets.co.uk
Website
7.58 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
2.65 miles

Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.
Location
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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
4.23 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
4.26 miles

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

Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park
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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
11.32 miles

West Stow
Location
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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
14.13 miles

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