Welcome to Overstrand

Overstrand is a charming coastal village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the North Sea coast, just a few miles east of the town of Cromer. Overstrand is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, stunning cliff-top walks, and picturesque village center. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a popular holiday destination for wealthy Victorians.

One of the main attractions in Overstrand is the beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing, and there are plenty of facilities nearby, including cafes, restaurants, and shops. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Overstrand Hall, which was built in the 19th century and is now a hotel. Other notable buildings include the village church, which dates back to the 14th century, and the former railway station, which has been converted into a private residence.

Overstrand is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing break by the sea. The village has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and there are plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained, including fishing, golfing, and cycling. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Overstrand has something to offer everyone. So why not come and discover this hidden gem on the Norfolk coast for yourself?

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: -4.5°C

Wind: 24.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Overstrand The Belfry Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Titus Cotton	23 Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer Norfolk NR27 0NT 01263576040 School Website
Northrepps Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Sacre	Church Street Northrepps Cromer Norfolk NR27 0LG 01263579396 School Website
Sidestrand Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Young	Cromer Road Sidestrand Cromer Norfolk NR27 0NH 01263578144 School Website
Suffield Park Infant And Nursery School Cromer Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Stewart	Mill Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AD 01263513296 School Website
Cromer Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Darren Hollingsworth	Norwich Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0EX 01263511433 School Website
Cromer Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Whilhelm De Neve	Norwich Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0EX 1263512155 School Website
Argyll House Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Phillips	201 Holt Road Cromer NR27 9JN 1263514944 School Website
St Marys Endowed Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Maureen Burns	Chapel Road Roughton Norwich Norfolk NR11 8AF 01263761368 School Website
Antingham And Southrepps Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Miles Elcock	Lower Street Southrepps Norwich Norfolk NR11 8UG 01263833282 School Website
St Andrew's School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Carol Keable	Aylmerton Hall Holt Road Aylmerton Cromer Norfolk NR11 8QA 1263837927 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 1.66 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 2.14 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 3.59 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 4.20 Miles

Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 5.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
My Taxi 01263 514383 8 Lynwood Rd, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EE 1.04 Miles
Country Cars Cromer Norfolk 01263 515440 22 Cliff Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BU 1.21 Miles
Tonys Taxis 01263 512713 20 Grove Rd, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BY 1.27 Miles
1St Call Cabs - Taxi 01263 519010 20 Harbord Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BP 1.30 Miles
A1 Cabs 01263 513371 11A Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9ER 1.81 Miles
Ace Cabs Cromer 01263 511749 11 Hamilton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HL 2.00 Miles
Crystal Taxis 01263 516816 6 Hamilton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HL 2.00 Miles
Anytime Taxi's 01263 839003 West Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9ED 2.11 Miles
L G Taxis Ltd 01263 512564 18 Alfred Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AN 2.19 Miles
Bernies Taxis 01263 513376 Hillview, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JT 2.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Corner Coast Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Links Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliff Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stevens Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Road Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cromer Hospital Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Norfolk Hub 3 (Cromer) 01263 513148	Cromer Group Practice Mill Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0BG
Cromer Group Practice 01263 513148	Cromer Group Practice Mill Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0BG
Mundesley Medical Centre 01263 724500	Mundesley Medical Centre Munhaven Close Mundesley On Sea Norfolk NR11 8AR
Mundsley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Munhaven Close Mundesley Norwich NR11 8AR
Aldborough Surgery 01263 768602	The Surgery Chapel Road, Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NP

Local Stores

Cromer - High Street
High Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HG
01263 519167
Store Website
1.93 miles

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SPAR - Woodhill Park
Woodhill Park
Cromer Road
East Runton
Norfolk
NR27 9PX
01263 589916
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cromer Vets Ltd
48 Overstrand Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AJ Website 1.58 miles

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Miramar Veterinary Centre Ltd
15 Weybourne Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8HF 01263 822293 reception@miramarvets.co.uk Website 5.97 miles
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Westover Vets Ltd
Hornbeam Road Hornbeam Business Park North Walsham Norwich Norfolk NR28 0FX 01692 403202 adminsa@westovervets.co.uk Website 7.20 miles
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Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 7.98 miles
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Aylsham Vets
12 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA 01263 732130 info@aylshamvets.co.uk Website 9.23 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 9.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Felbrigg Estate
A Beautiful Estate With Lots Of Different Walks. Lovely Walking Around The Lake In Winter And Summer. Does Have Livestock Around In The Summer Months. Sextons Lodge Aylmerton Norwich Lancashire NR11 8PS 3.61 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Is Another Great Beach For Walking Your Dog In Norfolk. Access Is Via Quite A Steep Pathway So Bear That In Mind. When The Tide Is Out The Beach Is Massive And There Is So Much Space With (In Our Limited Experience) Very Few People Around Off Season. 13 Beach Rd Mundesley Norwich NR11 8BG 4.94 miles

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Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 6.49 miles 5 Miles West Of Cromer, 6 Miles East Of Holt. Main Entrance At Junction A148/B1157 Parking: 60 Yards, £5.50 (Pay And Display)

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Sheringham Park
Follow The Seven-Mile Sheringham Woodland And Coastal Walk Through Parkland, Woods, Fields And Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Out Over The Sea. There's A Large Variety Of Trees, Bird And Animal Life On The Walk. NR26 8TL 6.58 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Bacton Woods
This Is A Pine Woodland Walk Just Outside Of North Walsham. Parking Is Free And There Are A Number Of Picnic Benches Around The Car Park. There Aren't Any Amenities But It Is A Popular Location For Dog Walkers, Cyclists And The Occasional Horse Rider. Thatched Cottage Church Ln Edingthorpe 6.71 miles

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Blickling Estate (Woodgate Car Park)
This A Great Car Park To Start A Walk From. You Have A Number Of Routes To Go From. It Is A National Trust Estate And So Does Charge There But Is Free For Members. 63 Woodgate Blickling Norwich NR11 6PY 8.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	7.1°C	7.7°C	6.7°C	4.8°C	4.1°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

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Temp	4.8°C	5.1°C	4°C	2.8°C	1.8°C	1.9°C	3°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

Sunday	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	-0.7°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-0.9°C	1.8°C	3.7°C	3.9°C	2.7°C	0.9°C	0.2°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-7.3°C	-8.2°C	-8.6°C	-7.8°C	-5.4°C	-1.8°C	0.3°C	0.8°C	0.1°C	-2°C	-3.8°C

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