Welcome to Elveden

Elveden is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the A11 road, which connects Norwich and London. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is home to a variety of wildlife and flora. Elveden is also famous for its large estate, which covers over 22,000 acres of land. The estate is owned by the Guinness family and is one of the largest privately owned estates in the country.

The village of Elveden has a rich history, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name Elveden is believed to have originated from the Old English words "elf" and "dene," which mean "elf valley." The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as having a population of 25 households. Over the years, Elveden has been home to many notable figures, including the Guinness family, who have owned the estate since the 19th century.

Today, Elveden is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. The village is known for its stunning scenery, which includes vast forests, heathlands, and wetlands. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Elveden is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Elveden War Memorial and the Elveden Hall, which is a Grade II listed building.

Local Schools

School	Details
Elveden Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Rourke	London Road Elveden Thetford Suffolk IP24 3TN 01842890258 School Website
Barnham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Arnold	Mill Lane Barnham Nr Thetford Suffolk IP24 2NG 01842890253 School Website
The Pinetree School Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Katrina Warren	Staniforth Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3LH 01842752756 School Website
Redcastle Family School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Doctor James Julian	St Martin's Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 3PU 01842752239 School Website
Diamond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Heather Denny	Hillary Road Thetford IP24 3DP
The Bishop's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe	Canterbury Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 1EB 1842754902 School Website
The Damara School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Govender	30 Bridge Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AG 1842773673 School Website
Thetford Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Brewer	Bridge St Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AF 1842752840 School Website
Norwich Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Miles	Norwich Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HT 1842753279 School Website
Drake Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcleod	Fairfields Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JW 01842762055 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 3.64 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 5.11 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 7.35 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 9.48 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 10.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 2.51 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 2.98 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 3.19 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 3.32 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 3.60 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 3.64 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 4.01 Miles
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 4.24 Miles
K And A Cars 01842 819888 8 Beaumont Court, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PD 4.48 Miles
Carter M R 01842 811430 79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 4.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ip24 Railway Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip24 Kimms Belt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24 Pine Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24 Redcastle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ip24 Canons Walk Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip24 2 Water Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip24 Filling Station Bury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24 31 Icknield Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24 Queensway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24(D) Newtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 York Way Thetford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ip24 Euston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
School Lane Surgery 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG
School Lane Pms Practice 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG
Grove Surgery 01842 752285	Grove Surgery Grove Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HY
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Health Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD

Local Stores

Lakenheath
46-50 High Street
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DS
01842 862916
Store Website
6.98 miles

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SPAR - Thetford
Nun's Bridges Filling Station
Thetford
IP24 3ED
01842 752496
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 2.93 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 3.84 miles

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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse 71 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AU 01842 814043 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 4.86 miles
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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 5.06 miles


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Aquarius Veterinary Centre
Field Road Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7AL 01638 717871 Website 7.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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 4.01 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 5.31 miles West Stow

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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 6.14 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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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 6.41 miles

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 7.37 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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