Welcome to Thuxton

Thuxton is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 15 miles west of the city of Norwich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Thuxton is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Thuxton is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Thuxton is the local pub, The Fox and Hounds. The pub serves a range of traditional British dishes and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village.

Thuxton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village hall, and a small convenience store. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Norwich and other nearby towns. Overall, Thuxton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Norfolk. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore the great outdoors, Thuxton is definitely worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Garvestone Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Farnan	Dereham Road Garvestone Norwich Norfolk NR9 4AD 1362850315 School Website
Yaxham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennie Muller	Norwich Road Yaxham Dereham Norfolk NR19 1RU 01362692033 School Website
Mattishall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Chapman	Dereham Road Mattishall Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AA 1362858451 School Website
Kingsbrook School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ursula Castillo	Kingsbrook School Pittocks Lane, Southburgh Thetford Norfolk IP25 7TJ 1953852303 School Website
Hingham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Newrick	Hardingham Street Hingham Norwich Norfolk NR9 4JB 01953850304 School Website
Barnham Broom Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Benson	Norwich Road Barnham Broom Norwich Norfolk NR9 4BU 01603759656 School Website
Toftwood Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Pedlow	School Lane Toftwood East Dereham Dereham Norfolk NR19 1LS 01362692612 School Website
Fred Nicholson School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Hayman	Westfield Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1JB 01362693915 School Website
Dereham Toftwood Community Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Joanna Pedlow	38 Westfield Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1JB 01362694919 School Website
Wicklewood Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laurence Hughes	Hackford Road Wicklewood Wymondham Norfolk NR18 9QJ 01953602333 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wymondham Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ 6.30 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 7.22 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 7.64 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 10.69 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 12.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mattishall Taxis 01362 850912 15 Gogle Close, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3SY 2.44 Miles
Hingham Taxis 01953 851383 The Fields, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JG 3.00 Miles
Breckland Taxis Ltd 01362 698000 Unit 7, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SY 3.78 Miles
Acab 01362 696683 29 William Way, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1TQ 4.06 Miles
Mid Norfolk Taxis 01362 691193 29 Watersfield Way, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SQ 4.08 Miles
Peter Rudling Travel 01362 821140 12 Eastgate, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7NB 4.09 Miles
Shipdham Taxis 01362 821524 28 Dereham Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7NA 4.09 Miles
Silver Taxis 01362 694749 9 Stockholm Way, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1XF 4.27 Miles
Long Distance Travel 01362 693785 5 Moorgate Cottages, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BD 4.36 Miles
Mid Norfolk Taxis 01362 691193 11 Tebbutt Avenue, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1PN 4.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Station (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mattishall Surgery 01362 850227	Mattishall Surgery 15 Dereham Rd, Mattishall East Dereham NR20 3QA
Hingham Surgery 01953 850237	Hingham Surgey Hardingham St, Hingham Norwich Norfolk NR9 4JB
Toftwood Medical Centre 01362 691196	Toftwood Medical Centre 2 Chapel Lane, Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1LD
Orchard Surgery 01362 693029	Orchard Surgery Commercial Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1AE
Shipdham Surgery 01362 820225	Shipdham Surgery Chapel Street, Shipdham Thetford Norfolk IP25 7LA

Local Stores

Toftwood
107 Shipdham Road
Toftwood
East Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1AH
01362 692013
Store Website
3.77 miles

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Mayers Veterinary Clinic
Quail Barn Rush Green Barnham Broom Norwich Norfolk NR9 4EA 01603 757739 cmayers@rvc.ac.uk 2.68 miles

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Dereham Vets
Shipoham Road Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1NP 07899 914309 tomhume@westovervets.co.uk 3.61 miles

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The Grove Veterinary Clinic
Unit 16 Royston Way Hurn Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1WD 01362 696772 grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com 3.81 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Yaxham Road East Dereham Norfolk NR19 1HB Dereham@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.21 miles


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Larwood &Amp; Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
7 Wellington Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2BP 01362 692508 admin.larwood@cvsvets.com Website 4.75 miles
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Wood Farm Vets
Youngmans Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0RR 01953 600837 office@woodfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 7.07 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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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 9.17 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 9.81 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 13.09 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 14.07 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 15.93 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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