Welcome to Sporle

Sporle is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the market town of Swaffham and has a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sporle is the Church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its impressive tower and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Sporle is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Sporle is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Norfolk.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sporle Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Neary	82 The Street Sporle Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2DR 01760722393 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Blain	4 Sporle Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7HL 1760721330 School Website
Necton Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Victoria Long	School Road Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT 01760722975 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk - Swaffham Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Rapley	Turbine Way Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7XD 1760336939 School Website
Swaffham C Of E Vc Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Emily Mcmillen	White Cross Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7RF 01760721357 School Website
Great Dunham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Nour	Litcham Road Great Dunham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2LQ 1328701357 School Website
The Nicholas Hamond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mark Woodhouse	Brandon Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7DZ 01760721480 School Website
Swaffham C Of E Vc Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Kaye	Brandon Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7EA 01760721831 School Website
Castle Acre Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Neary	Back Lane Castle Acre Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR 01760755305
Litcham School Academy Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Church Street Litcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NS 1328701265 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 14.50 Miles

King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 15.05 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 15.48 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 16.04 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 16.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J B Taxi 07801 796007 4 Burnside, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8ER 2.31 Miles
K C Cars 01760 724988 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LA 2.38 Miles
Platinum Cars 01760 725366 4 Nicholas Hamond Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7TF 2.41 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01760 441536 Plowright Pl, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LQ 2.42 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01760 441536 Plowright Pl, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LQ 2.42 Miles
Laneys Cars 01760 725767 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DJ 2.49 Miles
Denmans Travel 01760 336215 Swaffham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7BZ 2.51 Miles
Matts Cabs 01760 722230 Bridleway House/Shouldham La, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7BH 2.55 Miles
Al's Cabs 01760 720002 52 Highfield Av, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7PS 2.65 Miles
Breckland Travel 01362 699800 1/Lower Farm/Lyons Green, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2JY 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pe32 Sporle Stores Sporle Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pe32 Railway Arch Sporle Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Palgrave Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Pe32 Necton Road Little Dunham Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Dovehouse Row Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
St Guthlac Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuns Necton St Andrews Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Waitrose Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briar Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Necton Po Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Plowright Medical Centre 01760 722797	Plowright Medical Centre 1 Jack Boddy Way Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7HJ
Manor Farm Medical Centre 01760 721786	Manor Farm Medical Centre Mangate Street Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7QN
Manor Farm Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mangate Street Swaffham PE37 7QN
Oak Farm Surgery	Oak Farm Surgery North Pickenham Road Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8EF
Necton Surgery 01760 441344	Plowright Surgery North Pickenham Road Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8EF

Local Stores

Petrol Necton - Tuns Lane
2 Rudge Way
Necton
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 8DQ
01760 723928
Store Website
1.92 miles

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
8.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swaffham Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Tower Meadow Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7LT 01760 722054 info@swaffhamvets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Swaffham
17/19 Lynn Street Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7AU 01760 723739 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 2.39 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Watton
Old Golfhouse 4 Goddards Court Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6XT 01953 881 415 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 7.71 miles
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Knott'S Yard Veterinary Practice
Knott'S Yard Griston Road Watton Norfolk IP25 6DL 01953 889750 admin@knottsyardvets.co.uk Website 8.23 miles
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Fakenham Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Suite E, Building 7 West Raynham Business Park Blenheim Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PL 07387 687024 info@fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk Website 8.43 miles

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Dereham Vets
Shipoham Road Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1NP 07899 914309 tomhume@westovervets.co.uk 8.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 14.54 miles From A1067 Travel Towards Lyng And Entrance Is On The Left Before You Go Over The Bridge To Enter Lyng Village. From Dereham Go All The Way Through Lyng Village And Over The Bridge, Entrance Is On The Right About 160 Meters.

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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 14.58 miles Norfolk

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 15.40 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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Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 16.66 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 16.74 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

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 19.27 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	13.4°C	11.8°C	8.9°C	7.5°C	7.3°C	5.1°C	3.4°C	3.6°C	3°C	1.7°C	-1°C	-3.7°C

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Temp	-1.7°C	-3°C	-3.6°C	-4°C	-2.1°C	0.7°C	3.7°C	5.3°C	5.2°C	3.9°C	3.2°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-6°C	-7.2°C	-7.5°C	-7.5°C	-5.2°C	-2°C	1.5°C	3.4°C	3.3°C	1.7°C	1°C	1.9°C

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Temp	3°C	2.5°C	2°C	1.4°C	3.2°C	4.9°C	5.9°C	6°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	1.9°C	2°C
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