Welcome to Wheatacre

Wheatacre is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Waveney, which forms the border between Norfolk and Suffolk. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area. The village has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Wheatacre is the River Waveney, which offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. The river is popular with anglers, who come to fish for a variety of species including pike, perch, and roach. There are also opportunities for boating and canoeing, with several local companies offering boat hire and guided tours. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

Wheatacre is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a farm shop. The village shop stocks a range of essentials, including groceries, newspapers, and fresh bread. The pub, The Wheatacre White Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving a range of traditional pub food and local ales. The farm shop, located on a nearby farm, sells a range of locally produced meat, vegetables, and other produce. Overall, Wheatacre is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the Norfolk countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Glebeland Community Primary School
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Scott
Beccles Road
Toft Monks
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 0EW
1502677354
School Website
Somerleyton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Oliver Clifford
The Green
Somerleyton
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 5PT
1502730503
School Website
Barnby And North Cove Community Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Scott
The Street
Barnby
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7QB
1502476230
School Website
Worlingham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Holly Marchand
Garden Lane
Worlingham
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7SB
01502712375
School Website
Ravensmere Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Viner
St Benedict's Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9DE
1502712367
School Website
Beccles Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Thorne
Ellough Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7AB
01502713281
School Website
Beccles Free School
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Ketteringham
Castle Hill
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7BQ
01502718850
School Website
Oulton Broad Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jamie White
Christmas Lane
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3JX
01502565930
School Website
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Viner
Frederick's Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9UL
1502713420
School Website
Warren School
Academy Special Sponsor Led
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Hutchinson
Clarkes Lane
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR33 8HT
1502561893
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Somerleyton
Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN
2.03 Miles
Haddiscoe
Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA
2.84 Miles
Beccles
Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ
3.10 Miles
Oulton Broad South
Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX
3.73 Miles
Oulton Broad North
Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ
3.92 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
L And S Taxi Service
01502 710666
3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY
3.30 Miles
P And S Private Hire
01502 716629
17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR
3.40 Miles
Best Bentley Hire
01493 488364
Priory Farm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HE
3.44 Miles
P J Taxis
01502 719718
Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD
3.53 Miles
Goldline Taxis
01502 711611
Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ
3.66 Miles
51 Taxis Ltd - Lowestoft Taxis 515151
01502 515151
Unit 8 Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ
3.96 Miles
Five One Taxis
01502 566566
Unit 8/Harbour Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ
3.96 Miles
Eazy Travel
01502 560091
6 The Staithe, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AF
4.16 Miles
1St Cabs
01502 583838
7 Lawn Grove, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4XG
4.32 Miles
Elite Limousine Hire
056 0284 1634
12 Yewdale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8WF
4.37 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beccles Rd
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Dun Cow Road
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The Street Aldeby
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The Station
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Mardle Road Toft Monks
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Thorpe Road Haddiscoe
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Hall Road/ Beccles Road
No More Collections Today
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The Street Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Lowestoft Road
No More Collections Today
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St. Margarets Church
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The Swan
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Morrisons Supermarket
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
The Street North Cove
No More Collections Today
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Maypole Green
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Garden Lane
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Beccles Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Beccles Medical Centre
St. Marys Road
Beccles
NR34 9NX
Beccles Medical Centre
01502 712662
Beccles Medical Centre
St.Mary's Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9NX
Bridge Road Surgery
01502 565936
The Surgery
1A Bridge Rd,Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3LJ
Coastal Health South
01502 565936
1A Bridge Road
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3LJ
Rosedale Surgery
01502 505100
Rosedale Surgery
Ashburnham Way
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft,Suffolk
NR33 8LG
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Local Stores

FR Beccles
Market Square
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9HA
01502 713534
Store Website
3.26 miles
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SPAR - Lowestoft
96-100 Hall Road
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3NN
01502 587401
Store Website
3.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House
Caxton Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9DP
01502 470300
coastline@cvsvets.com
Website
3.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic
London Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9YU
01502 712169
reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk
Website
4.00 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 8JD
01502 531 999
coastline@cvsvets.com
Website
4.11 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Village Rise
1 Village Rise
Weston Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 4PT
01502 573982
coastline@cvsvets.com
Website
4.69 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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London Road Vet Lowestoft Ltd
55 London Road South
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 0AS
01502 572107
office@londonroadvetlowestoft.co.uk
Website
5.35 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Pakefield Veterinary Clinic
London Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 7PG
01502 564656
pakefield2@aol.com
5.37 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills.
7-9 Earsham St
Bungay
Lancashire
NR35 1AE
8.19 miles

Location
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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288)
Abbey Rd
Bungay
Lancashire
NR35 1NL
10.00 miles

Location
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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold
Reydon
Southwold
IP18 6GY
10.59 miles

Park At Southwold Common
Location
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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too).
2 Westleton Rd
Saxmundham
Lancashire
IP17 3DE
14.39 miles

Location
what3words
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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking.
Dunwich Rd
Lancashire
15.08 miles

Westleton/Dunwich
Location
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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
15.17 miles

Location
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