Welcome to West Lexham

West Lexham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is situated on the River Nar and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed West Lexham Manor House. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office.

West Lexham is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking to explore the beautiful Norfolk countryside. The village is surrounded by miles of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The River Nar is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several boat hire companies in the area. The village is also home to several holiday cottages and bed and breakfasts, which offer visitors a comfortable and relaxing place to stay.

Despite its small size, West Lexham is a vibrant and active community. The village has a number of community groups and organizations, including a village hall committee, a gardening club, and a local history society. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Overall, West Lexham is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in Norfolk.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7.4°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Castle Acre Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Neary	Back Lane Castle Acre Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR 01760755305
Great Dunham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Nour	Litcham Road Great Dunham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2LQ 1328701357 School Website
Litcham School Academy Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gibbs	Church Street Litcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NS 1328701265 School Website
Weasenham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen	Common End Weasenham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2SP 01328838365 School Website
Sporle Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Neary	82 The Street Sporle Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2DR 01760722393 School Website
Beeston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Charman	Chapel Lane Beeston King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NQ 1328701267 School Website
Great Massingham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Stibbon	Weasenham Road Great Massingham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2EY 01485520362 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk - Swaffham Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Rapley	Turbine Way Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7XD 1760336939 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Blain	4 Sporle Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7HL 1760721330 School Website
Necton Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Victoria Long	School Road Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT 01760722975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 13.81 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 14.64 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 17.20 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 18.82 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 18.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Community Cars 01485 520823 Station Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2HW 4.60 Miles
Al's Cabs 01760 720002 52 Highfield Av, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7PS 5.25 Miles
K C Cars 01760 724988 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LA 5.28 Miles
J B Taxi 07801 796007 4 Burnside, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8ER 5.29 Miles
Matts Cabs 01760 722230 Bridleway House/Shouldham La, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7BH 5.30 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01760 441536 Plowright Pl, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LQ 5.34 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01760 441536 Plowright Pl, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LQ 5.34 Miles
Denmans Travel 01760 336215 Swaffham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7BZ 5.42 Miles
Laneys Cars 01760 725767 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DJ 5.55 Miles
Platinum Cars 01760 725366 4 Nicholas Hamond Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7TF 5.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pe32 West Lexham Litcham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
East Lexham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Castle Acre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castleacre Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Wicken Farm Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Great Dunham Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Weasenham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe32 Weasenham All Saints Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Southacre Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Litcham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pe32 Railway Arch Sporle Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pe32 Necton Road Little Dunham Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Litcham Health Centre 01328 701568	Litcham Health Centre Manor Drive, Litcham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2NW
Plowright Medical Centre 01760 722797	Plowright Medical Centre 1 Jack Boddy Way Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7HJ
Great Massingham Surgery 01485 520521	Great Massingham Surgery Station Road Great Massingham Norfolk PE32 2JQ
Manor Farm Medical Centre 01760 721786	Manor Farm Medical Centre Mangate Street Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7QN
Manor Farm Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mangate Street Swaffham PE37 7QN

Local Stores

Petrol Necton - Tuns Lane
2 Rudge Way
Necton
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 8DQ
01760 723928
Store Website
4.84 miles

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SPAR Carbrooke
SPAR
4 Vulcan Place
Carbrooke
Thetford
IP25 6XU
01953 882013
Store Website
11.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fakenham Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Suite E, Building 7 West Raynham Business Park Blenheim Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7PL 07387 687024 info@fakenhamfarmandequine.co.uk Website 4.82 miles

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Swaffham Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Tower Meadow Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7LT 01760 722054 info@swaffhamvets.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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The Grove Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Clinics - Swaffham
17/19 Lynn Street Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7AU 01760 723739 Grove.enquiries@cvsvets.com Website 5.24 miles
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Anchorage Barn Equine Clinic Ltd
East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528437 clinic@anchoragebarnequineclinic.co.uk Website 7.27 miles
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Anchorage Barn Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Fakenham Road East Rudham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 6TA 01485 528221 anchoragebarn@btinternet.com Website 7.27 miles
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Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Racecourse Drive Dereham Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7NA 01328 864444 wensumvalleyvets@gmail.com Website 8.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 11.89 miles Norfolk

Location what3words ounce.judges.quiz

Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 12.80 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 what3words maple.dividing.removers

Wensum Way And Sparham Pools
20 Lyng Rd Sparham Norwich NR9 5QY 14.29 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.

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Burnham Overy Staithe
Peeeerfect Place For A Loooong Walk With Your Best Friend. Koka &Amp; Sara Was Exhausted But Extremely Happy :) 8 Wells Rd Chapel Ln Burnham Overy Staithe 16.84 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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Wells Next The Sea
Dog Friendly Beach Walk That Stretches For Miles Toward Holkham. Beautiful Sandy Beach, Sand Dunes And Dog Friendly Cafe. 32 Mill Ct Wells-Next-The-Sea Lancashire NR23 1HF 16.90 miles

Location what3words cracker.space.overdrive

Holkham Beach North Norfolk
Four Miles Of White Sand Fringed With Sand Dunes And Pine Woods: One Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World! Part Of One Of The Largest Nature Reserves In The Country, Managed By Natural England In Partnership With The Holkham Estate. Featured At The End Of "Shakespeare In Love" And Bliss For Dogs, Horses And Humans! Parking On Lady Anne's Drive Is A Bit Expensive: £2-5, But You Can Park For Free By Approaching From Either Wells Or Burnham Overy Staithe. Norfolk Coast Path 17.61 miles Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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