Welcome to West Beckham

West Beckham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the town of Sheringham and 4 miles north-east of the market town of Holt. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 14th-century St. Helen's Church and the ruins of Beckhampton Castle.

The village of West Beckham has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The name "Beckham" is thought to derive from the Old English words "bec" and "ham", meaning "stream" and "homestead" respectively. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and over the centuries it has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet and playwright John Gay, who lived in the village during the early 18th century.

Today, West Beckham is a quiet and peaceful village with a close-knit community. The village is home to a number of small businesses and amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The surrounding countryside is popular with walkers and cyclists, and there are a number of footpaths and bridleways that offer stunning views of the local area. Overall, West Beckham is a charming and picturesque village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Norfolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sheringham Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Carter	Cooper Road Off Holway Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8UH 01263823848 School Website
Sheringham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Alastair Ogle	Holt Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8ND 01263822363 School Website
Sheringham Woodfields School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Annette Maconochie	Holt Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8ND 01263820520 School Website
Gresham Village School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Marc Goodliffe	Cromer Road Gresham Norwich Norfolk NR11 8RF 1263577349 School Website
St Andrew's School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Carol Keable	Aylmerton Hall Holt Road Aylmerton Cromer Norfolk NR11 8QA 1263837927 School Website
Beeston Hall School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Fred De Falbe	West Runton Cromer Norfolk Cromer Norfolk NR27 9NQ 1263837324 School Website
Gresham's School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Robb	Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EA 1263714500 School Website
Kelling Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Snowdon	Salthouse Road Kelling Holt Norfolk NR25 7ED 01263588230 School Website
Holt Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Walters	Norwich Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6SG 01263713107 School Website
Argyll House Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Phillips	201 Holt Road Cromer NR27 9JN 1263514944 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheringham Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA 2.44 Miles

West Runton Station Road, West Runton, Norfolk, NR27 9QD 3.25 Miles

Cromer Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EB 4.90 Miles

Roughton Road Roughton Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9LN 5.03 Miles

Gunton Station Road, Gunton, Norfolk, NR11 8UD 7.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
North Norfolk Airport Cars 01263 823382 3 Seaview Crescent, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8XR 1.84 Miles
Pegasus Taxis 01263 823646 12 Hillside Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TT 2.35 Miles
Mg Cabs 01263 820999 25 Pine Gr, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8QG 2.39 Miles
A1 Taxis Ltd 01263 822228 21 St. Peters Rd, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8QY 2.41 Miles
Anglia Taxis 01263 822222 77 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RG 2.41 Miles
Stuarts Taxis And Travel 01263 824444 33 New Street, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8EE 2.47 Miles
Prestige Cars 01263 712791 26 Thompson Avenue, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EN 3.58 Miles
Stuart's Taxi And Travel Norfolk 01263 710088 33 New Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD 3.74 Miles
Bernies Taxis 01263 513376 Hillview, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JT 4.58 Miles
L G Taxis Ltd 01263 512564 18 Alfred Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AN 4.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beckham Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheringham Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Lane (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Upper Sheringham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street East Beckham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonefield Rd (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pegg Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequers Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pineheath Road (D) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheringwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sheringham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cromer Road Sheringham NR26 8RT
Sheringham Medical Practice 01263 822066	The Health Centre Cromer Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8RT
Holt Medical Practice 01263 712461	Kelling Hospital Old Cromer Road High Kelling, Holt Norfolk NR25 6QA
Aldborough Surgery 01263 768602	The Surgery Chapel Road, Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NP
Cromer Group Practice 01263 513148	Cromer Group Practice Mill Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0BG

Local Stores

Cromer
2 Middlebrook Way
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9JR
01263 511277
Store Website
4.61 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Miramar Veterinary Centre Ltd
15 Weybourne Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8HF 01263 822293 reception@miramarvets.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Glaven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakland House Old Station Way Holt Norfolk NR25 6DH 01263 713200 office@glavenvets.co.uk Website 3.66 miles
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Cromer Vets Ltd
48 Overstrand Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AJ Website 5.44 miles

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Aylsham Vets
12 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA 01263 732130 info@aylshamvets.co.uk Website 8.67 miles
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley
22 Norwich Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6BW 01263 733949 burevalleyvets@gmail.com Website 8.88 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 10.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sheringham Park
Follow The Seven-Mile Sheringham Woodland And Coastal Walk Through Parkland, Woods, Fields And Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Out Over The Sea. There's A Large Variety Of Trees, Bird And Animal Life On The Walk. NR26 8TL 0.87 miles Entrance At Junction Of A148/B1157. Two Miles South-West Of Sheringham, 5 Miles West Of Cromer And 6 Miles East Of Holt.

Sheringham Park
33 Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Lancashire NR26 8TJ 1.14 miles 5 Miles West Of Cromer, 6 Miles East Of Holt. Main Entrance At Junction A148/B1157 Parking: 60 Yards, £5.50 (Pay And Display)

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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 3.08 miles Park Road Or Lions Mouth.

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Blickling Estate (Woodgate Car Park)
This A Great Car Park To Start A Walk From. You Have A Number Of Routes To Go From. It Is A National Trust Estate And So Does Charge There But Is Free For Members. 63 Woodgate Blickling Norwich NR11 6PY 6.30 miles

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Blickling Estate
A Walk Around Part Of Blickling Park, Through Woods And Open Parkland. NR11 6NF 7.28 miles 1½ Miles North-West Of Aylsham On B1354, Signposted Off A140 Norwich.

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 11.10 miles

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