Welcome to Watlington

Watlington is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of the city of King's Lynn and 35 miles west of the city of Norwich. 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 Watlington is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Watlington is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small convenience store, a post office, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drink. There are also several local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a history society, which provide opportunities for residents to socialize and learn more about the village's rich history.

Despite its small size, Watlington is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. These events provide opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate their community. Overall, Watlington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
Watlington Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Chapman
Rectory Lane
Watlington
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0HU
01553810468
School Website
Magdalen Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
Park Crescent
Magdalen
Magdalen Academy
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3BU
1553810326
School Website
Runcton Holme Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Zeil
School Road
Runcton Holme
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0EL
01553810394
School Website
St Germans Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
School Lane
St Germans
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3DZ
1553617246
School Website
West Winch Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Oldridge
Back Lane
West Winch
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0LA
01553840397
School Website
Downham Preparatory School And Montessori Nursery
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Laffeaty-Sharpe
The Old Rectory
Stow Bardolph
Nr King's Lynn
Norfolk
Norfolk
PE34 3HT
1366388066
School Website
Wimbotsham And Stow Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
Chapel Lane
Wimbotsham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3QH
1366382336
School Website
St Martin At Shouldham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katherine Howe
Lynn Road
Shouldham
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0BU
01366347260
School Website
Middleton Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Chris Read
School Road
Middleton
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 1SA
01553840234
School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Scarsibrick
Saddlebow Road
South Lynn
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5BN
01553772420
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watlington
Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF
0.23 Miles
Downham Market
Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN
4.95 Miles
King's Lynn
Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
5.56 Miles
March
Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ
14.93 Miles
Littleport
Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL
14.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Link Taxis
01553 844555
12 Cholmondeley Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0SY
2.64 Miles
Premier Airport Services
01553 842692
240 Main Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0NZ
2.65 Miles
Barry's Cars
01553 777733
Willows Business Park, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3RD
3.71 Miles
Kevs Kars
01366 384994
27 Landseer Drive, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9NG
4.75 Miles
Trevs Cars
01366 385898
14 Town Est, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JG
4.86 Miles
Pjs Taxi
01366 385904
Adelphi Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DY
4.98 Miles
Kings Lynn Taxis
01553 763636
28 Poppyfields, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3LN
5.19 Miles
Pauls Private Hire
01366 385885
43 Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9RY
5.22 Miles
Qj's Executive Travel
01553 775475
108 Hillington Square, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5HZ
5.26 Miles
Vancouver Taxis
01553 818030
Albion St, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NJ
5.51 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Watlington Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Mill Road
No More Collections Today
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Britton Close
No More Collections Today
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Runcton Holme Road
No More Collections Today
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The Row
No More Collections Today
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Church Road
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Lodes Head
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe33 The Old Post Office Green Lane Tottenhill
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Runcton Holme
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Pe33 Oakwood Lodge A10 Tottenhill
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
School Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Peters Road
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Holly House
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Seeche Abbey
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pe33 Lynn Road Setchey
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Watlington Medical Centre
01553 810253
Watlington Medical Centre
Rowan Close,Off Fen Road
Watlington,King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 0TU
The Hollies Surgery
01366 389289
The Hollies Surgery
Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9JE
Bridge Street Surgery
01366 388888
The Bridge Street Surgery
30/32 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DP
Howdale Surgery
01366 383405
The Howdale Surgery
Howdale Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9AF
Southgates Surgical & Medical Centre
01553 819477
Southgates Med & Surg Ctr
41 Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5QX
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Local Stores

Clenchwarton
164 Main Road
Clenchwarton
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 4DT
01553 774361
Store Website
5.88 miles
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SPAR Kings Lynn
SPAR
Unit 1 Ebbs Fields
67 Tenyson Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NG
01553 762944
Store Website
5.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Kings Lynn
Inside Pets At Home
Campbells Meadow
Hardwick Road
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4YN
01553 782 700
Julie.clark@vets4pets.com
Website
4.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

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Cats

Dogs

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Poultry

Small Mammals

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Vets One Group (Kings Lynn) Ltd
Hardwick Road
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4NA
01553 970971
hello@vets-one.co.uk
Website
4.65 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Jollyes
Hardwick Retail Park
King'S Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4NA
4.65 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Vets 1 Group
Home Farm Barns
Downham Road
Crimplesham
King'S Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9DU
01366 384 644
info@vets-one.co.uk
Website
4.72 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9JE
01366 386655
info@lrvc.co.uk
Website
4.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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London Road Veterinary Centre
Hospital Walk
King'S Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5QA
01553 773168
info@londonroadvets.co.uk
Website
5.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog
Norfolk
Lancashire
11.56 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
Location
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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
11.71 miles

Norfolk
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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed
E Bank
Spalding
Lancashire
PE12 9QJ
11.91 miles

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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
18.88 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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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
19.13 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
19.20 miles

Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.
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