Welcome to Tharston

Tharston is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 14th century. Tharston is also home to a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Bird in Hand.

The village of Tharston has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Tharston is believed to have originated from the Old English words "thorn" and "tun," meaning "thorn enclosure." The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as having a church and a mill. Throughout the centuries, Tharston has been a farming community, with agriculture being the main source of income for many of its residents.

Today, Tharston is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its rural location makes it an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that are popular for boating and wildlife watching. With its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and friendly community, Tharston is a hidden gem in the heart of Norfolk.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Riley	Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2UY 01508530459 School Website
Manor Field Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Haines	Manor Road Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2XR 1508530356 School Website
Long Stratton High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alexander Lewis	Manor Road Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2XR 1508530418 School Website
Aurora Eccles School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Mackinnon	Quidenham Norfolk NR15 2NZ 1953887217 School Website
Preston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Walker	Henry Preston Road Tasburgh Norwich Norfolk NR15 1NU 01508470454 School Website
Hapton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Price	The Street Hapton Norwich Norfolk NR15 1AD 01508489395
Forncett St Peter Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Callum Richards	Aslacton Road Forncett St Peter Norwich Norfolk NR16 1LT 01508530506 School Website
Aslacton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Haines	Church Road Aslacton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2JH 1379677345 School Website
Newton Flotman Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Riley	School Road Newton Flotman Norwich Norfolk NR15 1PR 1508470379 School Website
Tacolneston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Green	Norwich Road Tacolneston Norwich Norfolk NR16 1AL 1508489336

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 6.11 Miles

Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 6.21 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 8.63 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 9.19 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alm Taxis 01379 608602 32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH 0.89 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01508 532452 Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH 1.06 Miles
City Cabs 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 1.25 Miles
Norwich City Taxis 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 1.25 Miles
Alm Taxis 01508 536825 10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD 1.33 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01379 674791 New House/Church Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH 2.89 Miles
I W Travel Solutions 01508 571055 32 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8BN 3.68 Miles
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 5.06 Miles
Station Taxis 01953 600007 Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 6.18 Miles
Need Taxi Ltd 01953 600125 1 Allenbrooks Way, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0NW 6.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Farm Forncett Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkes Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norwich Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Road / Churc Hill (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swan Lane Shopping Centre P.O. Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayspole Rd/Porters Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Old Station (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellesley Rd/Tharston Ind Est (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flower Pot Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church House Ips. Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street/Cow Lane (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Long Stratton Medical Partnership 01508 530781	Swan Lane Surgery Long Stratton Norwich Norfolk NR15 2UY
Newton Flotman Surgery 01508 470300	St. Marys Close Newton Flotman Norwich Norfolk NR15 1AH
Dr Fox & Partners 01508 499333	Millgates Surgery Mill Road Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LP
The Humbleyard Practice	The Common Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8JG
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX

Local Stores

Long Stratton
The Street
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2XJ
01508 536109
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR - Mulbarton
45 Birchfield Ln
Mulbarton
Norwich
NR14 8AA
01508486861
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Wellesley Road Tharston Industrial Estate Long Stratton Norfolk NR15 2PD 01508 530686 longstratton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Broaden Lane Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LU 01508 498718 info@pawsindoors.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
The Surgery Norwich Road Mulbarton Norwich Norfolk NR14 8DE reception.mulbarton@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.69 miles

Animals Treated
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Postmill Close Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0NL 01953 602139 wymondham@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.42 miles
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Pet Behaviour Practice
Home Meadow Low Road Keswick Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TX 07899 912193 skjlowery@gmail.com 6.62 miles

Animals Treated
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic Bungay Road Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DX 01508 558 228 brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.20 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 8.52 miles

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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 9.44 miles

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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 9.45 miles

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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 9.52 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 10.31 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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Weather Forecast

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	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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