Welcome to Rackheath

Rackheath is a village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles to the northeast of Norwich, the county town of Norfolk. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Rackheath is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the natural beauty of Norfolk and experience the local culture.

One of the main attractions of Rackheath is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride along the many trails that wind through the countryside, taking in the stunning views and fresh air. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Rackheath Meadows and the Rackheath Marshes, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare birds and butterflies.

Rackheath is also known for its historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Other notable landmarks include the Rackheath War Memorial, which commemorates the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II, and the Rackheath Hall, a beautiful Georgian mansion that is now used as a conference center. Overall, Rackheath is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and culture.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rackheath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Ashman	Willoughby Way Rackheath Norwich Norfolk NR13 6SL 01603720098 School Website
White House Farm Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Copping	Mallard Way Norwich NR7 8DN 1603578866 School Website
Salhouse Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Church	Cheyney Avenue Salhouse Norwich Norfolk NR13 6RJ 01603720402 School Website
Sparhawk Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Campbell	Sparhawk Avenue Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8BU 01603406406 School Website
Woodland View Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Heidi Jordan	Ivy Road Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3PY 01603898292 School Website
Cecil Gowing Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Isabel Stubbs	Falcon Road West Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NZ 01603429564 School Website
Spixworth Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Heidi Jordan	Ivy Road Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3PX 01603898483 School Website
Falcon Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Edward Savage	Falcon Road West Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NT 01603441417 School Website
Sprowston Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Liz Wood	Cannerby Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NE 1603485266
Sprowston Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Walton	Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8EW 01603425150 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 0.90 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 3.14 Miles

Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 4.16 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 4.29 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 4.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sterling Chauffeurs 0871 471 0012 23 Padgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5DG 1.59 Miles
A M C Taxis 01603 890222 98 Crostwick Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3NQ 1.94 Miles
Air Drive Direct 01603 411889 15 St Marys Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8DJ 2.05 Miles
Taxi Link 01603 666555 43 Fugill Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9QY 2.51 Miles
J And B Cars 01603 400463 100 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DW 2.52 Miles
Goldstar Taxis 01603 488888 101 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9AW 2.56 Miles
Airports 4 Less 01603 490150 173 Moore Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9RF 2.56 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Norwich 0800 783 4107 2 Bronde Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7LN 3.09 Miles
Wroxham 24/7 Cabs 01603 782247 5 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DZ 3.53 Miles
247 Cabs 01603 782247 Littlewood Ln, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DZ 3.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wendover Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane West Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spixworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road/Dakenham Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Rackheath Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Atlantic Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Lane/Reeves Corner (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Corner/Bell Ph Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe End Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Store Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crostwick Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crostwick White Horse Ph (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Sprowston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gage Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Salthouse Village Hall	Lower Street Salhouse Norwich Norfolk NR13 6RH
Dr G Bastable & Partners 01603 412231	Sprowston Primary Care Centre Aslake Close, Church Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8DG
Dr Malpas & Partners 01603 898583	The Surgery 20 St Peter's Way Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3NS
Thorpewood Medical Group 01603 701477	Thorpewood Medical Group Woodside Road Thorpe St Andrew Norwich NR7 9QL
East Norwich Medical Partnership 01603 778277	St Williams Way Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AJ

Local Stores

Spixworth
113-117 Crostwick Lane
Spixworth
Norwich
Norfolk
NR10 3AF
01603 898255
Store Website
2.00 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rackheath Vets
1 Wendover Road Rackheath Industrial Estate Rackheath Norwich Norfolk NR13 6LH 01603 955056 admin@rackheathvets.co.uk Website 0.12 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 2.74 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 2.82 miles
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Medivet Catton
294 Constitution Hill Norwich Norfolk NR6 7RF 01603 426310 catton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.05 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 3.10 miles
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Onca Vets Ltd
1 Hornet Court 34 Hurricane Way Norwich Way Norwich Norfolk NR6 6HJ 07788 859771 3.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 2.66 miles

Location what3words spinning.suggested.crowns

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 3.27 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 3.97 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 6.51 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 9.56 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 11.08 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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