Welcome to Upgate

Upgate is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated near the River Bure and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Upgate is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Upgate is its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that are popular for boating and fishing. The Broads are a unique and beautiful landscape, with a diverse range of wildlife and plant life. Visitors to Upgate can explore the Broads by boat or on foot, and there are several walking and cycling routes that take in the stunning scenery.

Upgate is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The pub, The White Horse, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local beers and ales. The post office and village shop provide essential services for the local community, and are a hub of activity in the village. Overall, Upgate is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in Norfolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Poringland Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Dean	The Footpath Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RF 01508492530 School Website
Alpington And Bergh Apton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosie Welch	Wheel Road Alpington Norwich Norfolk NR14 7NH 01508492700 School Website
Framingham Earl High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Arnold	Norwich Road Framingham Earl Norwich Norfolk NR14 7QP 1508492547 School Website
Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Griffiths	High Green Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1HP 01508550419 School Website
Stoke Holy Cross Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeannette Chaney	Long Lane Stoke Holy Cross Norwich Norfolk NR14 8LY 01508493132 School Website
Rockland St Mary Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Wilson	School Lane Norwich NR14 7EU 1508538345 School Website
Thurton Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Barber	Ashby Road Thurton Norwich Norfolk NR14 6AT 01508480335 School Website
Trowse Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Odell	Dell Loke Trowse Norwich Norfolk NR14 8TH 01603622485 School Website
Surlingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Wilson	Walnut Hill Surlingham Norwich Norfolk NR14 7DQ 1508538214 School Website
Seething And Mundham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Mackenzie	Brooke Road Seething Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DJ 1508550256 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brundall Gardens West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG 4.42 Miles

Norwich Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 4.47 Miles

Brundall Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA 5.02 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 5.17 Miles

Cantley Station Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3SQ 6.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Eastern Chauffeur Ltd 01508 495660 16 Manor Farm Barns, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7PZ 1.15 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01603 611222 128 Mansfield Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LG 3.73 Miles
Esp Private Hire Taxis 01508 558256 25 Mill Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DH 3.79 Miles
1St Class Travel 01603 702070 13 Earnshaw Ct, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0BJ 4.01 Miles
Thorpe Taxis 01603 219589 10 Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1HD 4.29 Miles
A2b Taxis Norwich 01603 613613 Meadow View House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PP 4.34 Miles
1St Call Taxi Call 01603 858858 Norwich Railway Station, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF 4.47 Miles
Kestral Taxis 01603 666611 6 Ber Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3EJ 4.57 Miles
City Cars Ltd 01603 446644 77 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DG 4.64 Miles
Courtesy Taxis 01603 446644 77 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DG 4.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fitzgerald Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Poringland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak Ph No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackthorn Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Framingham Earl Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pigot Lane The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheel Of Fortune Ph No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Hall Alpington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Framlingham Beck No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
53 Norwich Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welbeck Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Road / Brickle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howe Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Threadneedle Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heathgate Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Street Poringland Norwich NR14 7JT
Heathgate Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Street Poringland Norwich NR14 7JT
Heathgate Medical Practice 01508 494343	Heathgate Surgery The Street,Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7JT
Old Mill And Millgates Medical Practice 01508 492929	Old Mill Surgery Hardley Road, Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7FA
Dr Sampson & Partners 01508 538750	The Surgery The Street Rockland St Mary Norwich Norfolk NR14 7AH

Local Stores

Tuckswood
21 Friar Tuck Road
Tuckswood
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6DB
01603 454855
Store Website
4.09 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
113 The Street Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RP 01508 492834 reception.poringland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.39 miles

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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 2.42 miles
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Companion Care (Norwich Hall Road) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Hall Road Retail Park Hall Road Norwich NR4 6DH 01603 623 040 norwichhr@vets4pets.com Website 3.88 miles

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Willow Veterinary Clinic
202 Thorpe Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 1TJ 01603 300814 thorperoad@willowvetsnorwich.co.uk Website 4.15 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
70 Hall Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 3HP reception.norwich@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk 4.19 miles

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Medivet Thorpe St Andrew
40 St. Williams Way Norwich Norfolk NR7 0AP 01603 434494 thorpe.st.andrew@medivet.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.64 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 5.34 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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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 6.28 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 6.38 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 8.47 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 8.53 miles

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