Welcome to Wensum

Wensum is a river that flows through the county of Norfolk in England. It is approximately 30 miles long and is a tributary of the River Yare. The river is known for its beautiful scenery and is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and other outdoor activities. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

The Wensum Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is home to many picturesque villages and towns. The valley is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of the 12th-century Wymondham Abbey and the 16th-century Blickling Hall. The area is also known for its agriculture, with many farms producing crops such as wheat, barley, and sugar beet.

The Wensum River is an important part of the local economy, providing water for irrigation and supporting a thriving fishing industry. The river is also a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take part in outdoor activities. The Wensum Valley is a unique and special place, and it is easy to see why it is such a popular destination for visitors to Norfolk.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Wensum Junior School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Ms Corrina Peachment
Turner Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 4HB
01603620877
School Website
Nelson Infant School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Ms Anna Catlin
Northumberland Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 4EH
1603620344
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Other Independent School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rob Thornton
147 Dereham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3TA
1603625593
School Website
Recreation Road Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Michael Bunting
Recreation Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3PA
01603457120
School Website
Red Balloon - Norwich
Other Independent School
Ages:11-17
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Andrews
76 Earlham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3DF
1603622288
School Website
The Parkside School Norwich
Foundation Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mr Carolyn Ellis-Gage
College Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3JA
01603441126
School Website
Henderson Green Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Clair Gribble
Earlham Grove
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 8DX
01603628030
School Website
Avenue Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Bunting
Avenue Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3HP
01603441034
School Website
Earlham Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-5
Head Teacher
Ms Carole Jacques
Cadge Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 8DB
01603454271
School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Felicity Hope
Jessopp Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3QB
01603441484
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Norwich
Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF
1.81 Miles
Salhouse
Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ
5.89 Miles
Brundall Gardens
West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG
6.36 Miles
Brundall
Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA
7.38 Miles
Wymondham
Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
7.99 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Just Taxis Norwich Ltd
01603 510928
Guardian Road Industrial Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8PF
0.45 Miles
Hybrid Chauffeurs Ltd
01603 251789
Unit 16/Henderson Business Centre/Ivy Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8BF
0.51 Miles
A B C Taxis Ltd
01603 666333
Unit 1, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TW
0.56 Miles
Sapphire Chauffeurs Ltd
01603 891001
4 Denbigh Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3AA
0.63 Miles
Courtesy Taxis
01603 446644
18 Whiffler Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2AZ
0.92 Miles
Nortax Taxis
01603 503333
Gaol Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1JS
1.20 Miles
Solo Travel
01603 415415
Hercules Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5HH
1.43 Miles
Loyal Taxis
01603 619619
34A Cattle Market Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DY
1.45 Miles
Kestral Taxis
01603 666611
6 Ber Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3EJ
1.48 Miles
Taxi Services
01603 213999
Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PL
1.51 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merton Road
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Winchcomb Road
No More Collections Today
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Earlham House Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:15
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Earlham Rise
No More Collections Today
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Le Strange Close
No More Collections Today
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Dereham Road Post Office
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
308 Bowthorpe Rd
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Dereham Road Business Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Double Box Dereham Rd
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Special Mailbox:
Drayton Road Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sweetbriar Industrial Estate
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hellesdon Hall Rd B Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cadge Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bunnetts Square
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hellesdon Close
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Adelaide Street Health Centre
Adelaide Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 4JL
Old Palace Medical Practice
01603 663363
148 Old Palace Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 4JA
West Pottergate Med Prac
01603 513333
West Pottergate Med. Prac
The Hlth Ctre, Earlham Rd
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 4BX
Bacon Road Medical Centre
01603 503917
Bacon Road Medical Centre
16 Bacon Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3QX
Vulnerable Adults Service
01603 612481
100-102 Westwick Street
Norwich
NR2 4SZ
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Local Stores

Norwich - Earlham Road
Earlham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 3PD
01603 453961
Store Website
0.52 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Sweet Briar
Euro Garages
Sweet Briar Road
Norwich
NR6 5AL
01603 486052
Store Website
1.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store
Sweet Briar Retail Park
Sweet Briar Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5AL
01603 406755
norwich@jollyes.co.uk
0.99 miles
Amenities
Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
21 Chapelfield Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1RR
01603 629046
chapelfieldvets@aol.com
Website
1.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
162 Norwich Road
Costessey
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 0EH
01603 743725
1.47 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Willow Veterinary Clinic
323 Drayton High Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5AA
01603 411520
hellesdon@willowvetsnorwich.co.uk
Website
1.75 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Three Rivers Vets
70 Hall Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 3HP
reception.norwich@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk
1.79 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Medivet Catton
294 Constitution Hill
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 7RF
01603 426310
catton@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
1.42 miles

Location
what3words
lend.battle.spices
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
2.02 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;.
Location
what3words
bared.kicks.wooden
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
3.19 miles

Location
what3words
unwanted.timing.spark
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
4.73 miles

Location
what3words
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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park
Lower St
Salhouse
Norwich
NR13 6RX
7.65 miles

Location
what3words
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Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd
Sparham
Norwich
NR9 5QY
10.16 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.
Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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