Welcome to Long Stratton

Long Stratton is a small town located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles south of Norwich and has a population of around 4,000 people. The town is known for its historic buildings, including the 14th-century church of St. Mary and the 16th-century Market Cross. Long Stratton also has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

One of the main attractions in Long Stratton is the annual Long Stratton Carnival, which takes place in July. The carnival features a parade through the town, as well as a range of activities and events, including live music, fairground rides, and food stalls. Another popular event in the town is the Long Stratton Christmas Market, which takes place in December and features a range of festive stalls selling gifts, decorations, and food.

Long Stratton is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The town is located close to the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that are popular for boating and fishing. There are also a number of nature reserves and parks in the area, including the Redgrave and Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve and the Knettishall Heath Country Park. Overall, Long Stratton is a charming town with plenty to offer visitors, from its historic buildings and events to its beautiful countryside.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Manor Field Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Haines	Manor Road Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2XR 1508530356 School Website
Long Stratton High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alexander Lewis	Manor Road Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2XR 1508530418 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Riley	Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2UY 01508530459 School Website
Aurora Eccles School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Mackinnon	Quidenham Norfolk NR15 2NZ 1953887217 School Website
Forncett St Peter Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Callum Richards	Aslacton Road Forncett St Peter Norwich Norfolk NR16 1LT 01508530506 School Website
Preston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Walker	Henry Preston Road Tasburgh Norwich Norfolk NR15 1NU 01508470454 School Website
Aslacton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Haines	Church Road Aslacton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2JH 1379677345 School Website
Hapton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Price	The Street Hapton Norwich Norfolk NR15 1AD 01508489395
Hempnall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alex Griffiths	The Street Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2AD 01508499264 School Website
Saxlingham Nethergate C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Matthew Walker	Church Hill Saxlingham Nethergate Norwich Norfolk NR15 1TD 01508499271 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 6.97 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 7.38 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 8.99 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 9.19 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 10.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stratton Cabs 01508 532452 Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH 0.32 Miles
Alm Taxis 01379 608602 32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH 0.51 Miles
Alm Taxis 01508 536825 10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD 0.56 Miles
City Cabs 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 2.13 Miles
Norwich City Taxis 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 2.13 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01379 674791 New House/Church Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH 2.52 Miles
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 3.79 Miles
I W Travel Solutions 01508 571055 32 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8BN 4.91 Miles
Station Taxis 01953 600007 Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 7.34 Miles
Need Taxi Ltd 01953 600125 1 Allenbrooks Way, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0NW 7.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church House Ips. Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flower Pot Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swan Lane Shopping Centre P.O. Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bayspole Rd/Porters Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellesley Rd/Tharston Ind Est (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norwich Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Farm Forncett Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Ipswich Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Farm (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Old Station (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lodge The Common (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Long Stratton Medical Partnership 01508 530781	Swan Lane Surgery Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2UY
Dr Fox & Partners 01508 499333	Millgates Surgery Mill Road Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LP
Newton Flotman Surgery 01508 470300	St. Marys Close Newton Flotman Norwich Norfolk NR15 1AH
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX
The Humbleyard Practice	The Common Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8JG

Local Stores

Ice House
8 Ice House Precinct
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2XW
01508 530011
Store Website

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SPAR - Mulbarton
45 Birchfield Ln
Mulbarton
Norwich
NR14 8AA
01508486861
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Wellesley Road Tharston Industrial Estate Long Stratton Norfolk NR15 2PD 01508 530686 longstratton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 0.52 miles
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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Broaden Lane Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LU 01508 498718 info@pawsindoors.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
The Surgery Norwich Road Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8DE reception.mulbarton@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.93 miles

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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 6.37 miles
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.79 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic Bungay Road Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DX 01508 558 228 brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.51 miles

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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 8.48 miles

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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 8.82 miles

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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 9.78 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 10.37 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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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 10.41 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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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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