Welcome to Walcott

Walcott is a small village located on the coast of Norfolk, England. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful sandy beach and stunning views of the North Sea. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and shops, making it a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer stay.

One of the main attractions in Walcott is its beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing, and is also a popular spot for water sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding. Visitors can also take a stroll along the promenade, which offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its beach, Walcott is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. These include the ruins of St. Mary's Church, which was destroyed by a storm in the 18th century, and the nearby village of Happisburgh, which is home to a number of historic buildings and a lighthouse. Overall, Walcott is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for a relaxing beach holiday or a chance to explore the local history and culture.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bacton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Hopkins	Walcott Road Bacton Norwich Norfolk NR12 0EY 01692650240 School Website
Happisburgh Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Burns	The Street Happisburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 0AB 01692650335 School Website
East Ruston Infant School & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mules	School Road East Ruston Norwich Norfolk NR12 9JD 1692650225 School Website
All Saints School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-17 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Dangerfield	School Road Lessingham Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 0DJ 1692582083 School Website
The Stables Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Porter	The Old Rectory Old Rectory Road Brumstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 9EU 1692581467
Mundesley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Abi Carter	Trunch Road Mundesley Norwich Norfolk NR11 8LE 01263720401 School Website
Mundesley Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wakeman	Trunch Road Mundesley Norwich Norfolk NR11 8LE 01263720401 School Website
North Walsham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Read	Manor Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HG 1692405697 School Website
North Walsham Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Read	Manor Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HG 1692403013 School Website
North Walsham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Gosden	Spenser Avenue North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HZ 1692402581 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Walsham Norwich Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0DZ 5.30 Miles

Worstead Station Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9RX 6.15 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 6.78 Miles

Hoveton And Wroxham Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 9.64 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 9.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kelly's Cars 01263 721494 28 All Saints Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8BY 3.81 Miles
Micks Cars 01263 720999 8 Munhaven Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8AR 3.84 Miles
Airports Direct 01692 535533 The Dell, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9PJ 3.99 Miles
N J E Taxis 01692 404796 Holly Farm Cottage/Meeting Hill Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9NB 4.24 Miles
East Coast Taxis 01692 500515 4 Trunch Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0PF 4.51 Miles
Royal-Cars-2 01263 511555 29 Stanley Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9EW 4.58 Miles
Crystal Cabs Cc R Cars 01692 400880 29 Stanley Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9EW 4.58 Miles
County Cars 01692 406068 14 Woodside, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9XA 4.66 Miles
M. G. Taxis 01692 405525 9 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JD 4.88 Miles
Direct Travel 01692 584877 Four Winds, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DJ 4.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walcott Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ostend (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keswick Road Opp Priory Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Point House (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coast Rd (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walcott Hall (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carrside The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pollard Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Vicarage (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridlington St (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mundesley Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beach Road (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crostwright Hall (D) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bacton Surgery	Coast Road Bacton Norwich Norfolk NR12 0EW
Mundsley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Munhaven Close Mundesley Norwich NR11 8AR
Mundesley Medical Centre 01263 724500	Mundesley Medical Centre Munhaven Close Mundesley On Sea Norfolk NR11 8AR
Stalham Staithe Surgery 01692 582000	The Staithe Surgery Lower Staithe Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BU
Stalham Green Surgery 01692 580880	Yarmouth Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PS

Local Stores

Cromer - High Street
High Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HG
01263 519167
Store Website
10.50 miles

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SPAR - Woodhill Park
Woodhill Park
Cromer Road
East Runton
Norfolk
NR27 9PX
01263 589916
Store Website
12.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broadland House Veterinary Surgery
33 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AH 01692 580171 reception@broadlandhousevets.co.uk Website 4.75 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 5.23 miles
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Toll Barn Veterinary Centre Limited
Heath Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0JB 01692 407 126 practice@tollbarnvets.co.uk Website 5.54 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Practice
63 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8RX 01603 783 920 bridgevets@bridgetvet.co.uk Website 9.95 miles
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Cromer Vets Ltd
48 Overstrand Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AJ Website 10.15 miles

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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 11.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.02 miles

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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 2.47 miles

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Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Is Another Great Beach For Walking Your Dog In Norfolk. Access Is Via Quite A Steep Pathway So Bear That In Mind. When The Tide Is Out The Beach Is Massive And There Is So Much Space With (In Our Limited Experience) Very Few People Around Off Season. 13 Beach Rd Mundesley Norwich NR11 8BG 3.67 miles

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Sea Palling Beach
During Our Recent Stay In Norfolk We Visited Several Beaches And Sea Palling Was By Far Our Favourite. There Are Date Restrictions In Place To The Left Of The Slipway As You Enter The Beach But We Were Ok In Oct. The Sand Is Golden And Expansive And You Can Walk For Miles If You Feel So Inclined. The Photos Attached Were Taken During Two Visits But You Can Get A Feel Of What It Was Like. Waxham Rd Norwich Lancashire NR12 0DX 6.05 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 11.33 miles

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Felbrigg Estate
A Beautiful Estate With Lots Of Different Walks. Lovely Walking Around The Lake In Winter And Summer. Does Have Livestock Around In The Summer Months. Sextons Lodge Aylmerton Norwich Lancashire NR11 8PS 11.54 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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