Welcome to Scottow

Scottow is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Norwich and is home to a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Scottow has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important site during World War II, serving as an airfield for the Royal Air Force.

One of the most notable landmarks in Scottow is the former RAF Coltishall, which is located just outside the village. The airfield was operational from 1940 until 2006 and played a significant role in both World War II and the Cold War. Today, the site is used for a variety of purposes, including as a business park and a filming location for movies and TV shows. The airfield is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the European nightjar and the brown hare.

Despite its small size, Scottow has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Scottow is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 18.4°C

Feels Like: 18.4°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hamilton-Smith	Youngman's Lane Swanton Abbott Norwich Norfolk NR10 5DZ 01692538246 School Website
Coltishall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Mckeown	St John's Close Coltishall Norwich Norfolk NR12 7HA 01603737481 School Website
Tunstead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Quinn	Market Street Tunstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 8AH 01603737395 School Website
Buxton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Juliet Stops	Aylsham Road Buxton Norwich Norfolk NR10 5EZ 01603279357 School Website
Worstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Read	Lyngate Worstead North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9RQ 01692536309 School Website
Broadland High Ormiston Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Sprake	Tunstead Road Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8QN 1603782715 School Website
Frettenham Primary Partnership School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	16 School Road Frettenham Norwich Norfolk NR12 7LL 01603737405 School Website
Hainford Primary Partnership School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Best-White	Newton Road Hainford Norwich Norfolk NR10 3BQ 01603898359 School Website
Millfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Harazdiuk	Recreation Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0ES 01692403172 School Website
St Johns Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Quinn	Horning Road Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8NX 01603782520 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 2.20 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 3.81 Miles

North Walsham Norwich Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DZ 4.13 Miles

Salhouse Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ 5.97 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 7.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bure Valley Cars 01603 738666 18 Filby Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW 0.68 Miles
Lion Travel 01603 738118 10 Old Bakery Ct, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7DQ 2.11 Miles
Roadrunner Travel 07810 747949 Park Lodge, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7NS 2.26 Miles
Simply Airports 0800 587 2518 57 Brook Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5HF 2.54 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01692 409898 44 Long Barrow Dr, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9YA 3.82 Miles
Elite Cabs 07765 614600 Station Yard, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DS 3.87 Miles
Wroxham Taxis 01603 782925 139 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EF 3.93 Miles
Royal Cars Cc R Cars 01603 889077 116 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8EE 3.96 Miles
M. G. Taxis 01692 405525 9 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JD 4.04 Miles
Wroxham 24/7 Cabs 01603 782247 5 Stalham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DZ 4.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scottow Hall (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Avenue (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxwood Lt Hautbois Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sco Ruston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Goat Public House (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylsham Rd (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Frogge Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwick Arch (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ling Common (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Tunstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road (D) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Coltishall Medical Practice 01603 737593	Coltishall Medical Pract St.John's Cl, Rectory Rd Coltishall Norwich NR12 7HA
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre 01603 782155	Hoveton & Wroxham Med Ctr Stalham Road, Hoveton Norwich Norfolk NR12 8DU
Hoveton And Wroxham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stalham Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8DU
North Norfolk Hub 2 (Birchwood) 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ
Birchwood Medical Practice 01692 402035	Birchwood Surgery Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BQ

Local Stores

Aylsham
20-22 Market Place
Aylsham
Norwich
Norfolk
NR11 6EL
01263 733224
shop.9766@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.13 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Sweet Briar
Euro Garages
Sweet Briar Road
Norwich
NR6 5AL
01603 486052
Store Website
8.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Westover Veterinary Centre
Manor Farm Old Church Road Hainford Norwich Norfolk NR10 3BG 01603 899930 adminla@westovervets.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 3.91 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 4.04 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 4.92 miles

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Aylsham Vets
12 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA 01263 732130 info@aylshamvets.co.uk Website 5.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 6.12 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 6.48 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 6.76 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 7.69 miles

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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 8.32 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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Happisburgh Beach
Happpisburgh Beach Is A Great Location For Walking The Dog, Especially When The Tide Is Out! As With Most Beach Walks There Are Restrictions On The Time Of The Year When You Can Exercise Your Dog But We Went At The Beginning Of The Month And Had Free Rein! When The Tide Is Out There Is A Massive Expanse Of Beach Available To Use And Our Lab Coco Had A Great Time. 28 Beach Rd Happisburgh Norwich NR12 0PR 8.74 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	25.5°C	22.9°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	24.3°C	25.7°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.7°C	25.1°C	21.2°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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	26.3°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	24.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	23.3°C	28.6°C	29.7°C	29.2°C	28.4°C	26.5°C	23.3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	27°C	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	27°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	29.6°C	33.3°C	33.7°C	33°C	32.3°C	29.4°C	26.3°C

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