Welcome to Saddle Bow

Saddle Bow is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of King's Lynn and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character. The surrounding area is also popular with walkers and cyclists, who come to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Saddle Bow is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a fine example of Norman architecture and features a number of interesting features, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is also home to a number of historic tombs and memorials, which provide a fascinating insight into the village's past.

Another popular attraction in Saddle Bow is the nearby Castle Rising, which is a well-preserved 12th-century castle. The castle was built by William d'Aubigny, who was one of the most powerful barons in England at the time. Today, visitors can explore the castle's impressive keep, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The castle is also home to a number of exhibitions and events throughout the year, which provide a fascinating insight into the castle's history and the lives of its former inhabitants.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 23.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Germans Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	School Lane St Germans King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3DZ 1553617246 School Website
West Winch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Oldridge	Back Lane West Winch Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0LA 01553840397 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Scarsibrick	Saddlebow Road South Lynn Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5BN 01553772420 School Website
Whitefriars Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr M Tuckwood	Whitefriars Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AH 01553761001 School Website
Greyfriars Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Aidan Mcgovern	London Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5PY 1553773087 School Website
Visiting Teacher Service West Miscellaneous Ages:5-18	Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5DR 1553669222
West Lynn Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Joanne Borley	St Peter's Road West Lynn Kings Lynn Norfolk PE34 3JL 01553772330 School Website
Kings Lynn Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Kirby	St James Park London Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5PT 01553760221 School Website
Magdalen Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Arrowsmith	Park Crescent Magdalen Magdalen Academy King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3BU 1553810326 School Website
Clenchwarton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Borley	Main Road Clenchwarton Kings Lynn Norfolk PE34 4DT 01553775035 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 2.90 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 2.99 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 7.65 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 15.95 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 17.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Barry's Cars 01553 777733 Willows Business Park, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3RD 0.88 Miles
Airport Link Taxis 01553 844555 12 Cholmondeley Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0SY 1.72 Miles
Premier Airport Services 01553 842692 240 Main Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0NZ 1.78 Miles
Kings Lynn Taxis 01553 763636 28 Poppyfields, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3LN 2.34 Miles
Qj's Executive Travel 01553 775475 108 Hillington Square, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5HZ 2.63 Miles
Vancouver Taxis 01553 818030 Albion St, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NJ 2.89 Miles
Klas-Cars 01553 772717 17 Norfork Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1AN 2.98 Miles
Station Taxis Ltd 01553 777788 27A Norfolk St, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1AL 2.98 Miles
Delta Cars 01553 777577 14 Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JN 2.99 Miles
Capital Cars 01553 760600 37 Norfolk Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1AH 3.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Saddlebow Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Fallow Pipe Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Legge Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynn Road St Germans Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Seeche Abbey Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Eau Brink Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Queens Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe34 Maple Road Saddlebow Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Pullover Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
St Peters Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Watering Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Pe33 West Winch Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Southgates Surgical & Medical Centre 01553 819477	Southgates Med & Surg Ctr 41 Goodwins Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 5QX
St James Medical Practice 01553 774221	St.James' Medical Pract. County Court Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5SY
St James Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St James House Surgery County Court Road King's Lynn PE30 5SY
St James Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St James Medical Practice County Court Road King's Lynn PE30 5SY
Clenchwarton Surgery	The Surgery 177A Main Road Clenchwarton Kings Lynn Norfolk PE34 4AH

Local Stores

Clenchwarton
164 Main Road
Clenchwarton
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 4DT
01553 774361
Store Website
2.93 miles

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SPAR Kings Lynn
SPAR
Unit 1 Ebbs Fields
67 Tenyson Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NG
01553 762944
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Kings Lynn
Inside Pets At Home Campbells Meadow Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4YN 01553 782 700 Julie.clark@vets4pets.com Website 2.26 miles
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Vets One Group (Kings Lynn) Ltd
Hardwick Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 01553 970971 hello@vets-one.co.uk Website 2.43 miles

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Jollyes
Hardwick Retail Park King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NA 2.43 miles

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London Road Veterinary Centre
Hospital Walk King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 5QA 01553 773168 info@londonroadvets.co.uk Website 2.67 miles
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Mill House Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Hospital
20 Tennyson Avenue King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 2QG 01553 771457 info@millhousevets.co.uk Website 3.25 miles
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Appointments 8.30am to 6.30pm 24 Hour emergency service
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Appointments 8.30am to 6.30pm 24 Hour emergency service
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Appointments 8.30am to 6.30pm 24 Hour emergency service

Terrington Veterinary Centre
24 Marshland Street Terrington St. Clement King'S Lynn Norfolk PE34 4NE 01553 828423 admin@terringtonvets.co.uk Website 4.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 9.25 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 9.33 miles Off The Main Road Between Castle Rising And Sandringham, Look For The Sign For The Village Of Wolferton. I Drove Into The Village And Out Past The Royal Station. I Found It By Accident. There Are Maps And Postcode Online If Needed. Also Several Small Parking Areas

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Sandringham Country Park
Royal Sandringham Estate - Miles Of Forest Walks, Children's Play Area, Picnic Areas, Cafe, Duck Ponds And More! Vergers Cottage Sandringham Lancashire PE35 6EH 9.67 miles Norfolk

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Kirton Marsh
A Walk Along The Sea Defense Bank. Kirton Marsh Is An Area Of Salt Marsh And Mud Flats, And Is A Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve And Offers Several Square Miles Of Open Marsh Land And Mud Flats Where People Can Go Out Onto At Their Own Risk, As It Is A Natural Tidal Salt Marsh. Marsh Rd Kirton 20.09 miles Kirton Marsh, Part Of The Wash Nature Reserve.

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Brancaster Beach
Beautiful Beach Where Dogs Are Welcome All Year Round. Vast Amount Of Space For Everybody. Cafe Is Open During The Peak Season. Unnamed Road King'S LYNN PE31 21.07 miles

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

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
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