Area Info for Thurne (Norfolk)

Thurne (Norfolk, UK)

Thurne is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It is situated within the Norfolk Broads, a network of navigable rivers and lakes known for their natural beauty and wildlife. Thurne is particularly noted for its picturesque setting and traditional rural character.

Geography and Location

The village lies near the River Thurne, which is part of the Broads waterway system. It is close to other villages such as Martham and Potter Heigham. The area is characterised by its flat landscape, with a mixture of marshland, reed beds, and waterways that support a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Historical Significance

Thurne has a history rooted in the maritime and fishing industries, typical of many villages within the Norfolk Broads. The village's history is reflected in its traditional boat-building and fishing heritage, which continues to be part of its cultural identity.

Local Landmarks and Features

One of the notable landmarks in Thurne is the Thurne Mill, a historic windmill that dates back to the 19th century. The mill is a prominent feature of the village and is often associated with the local landscape. The village also features traditional Norfolk cottages and a small church that serves the local community.

Activities and Tourism

Thurne is popular among visitors for boating, sailing, and exploring the Broads. The village offers access points for boat hire and tours, making it a desirable destination for those interested in water-based activities. Its scenic environment also attracts walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Community and Economy

The local economy historically revolved around fishing, boat-building, and agriculture. Today, tourism plays a significant role, with local pubs, holiday cottages, and boat hire services catering to visitors. The community maintains a traditional rural lifestyle while embracing tourism and outdoor recreation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Ludham Primary School and Nursery1.89 miles
School Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN
Fleggburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.76 miles
Main Road, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AG
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.86 miles
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
Rollesby Primary School3.03 miles
Main Road, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5EH
Martham Primary and Nursery School3.18 miles
Black Street, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4PR
Acle St Edmund Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.37 miles
Fletcher Way, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RQ
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School3.44 miles
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Acle Academy3.45 miles
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
Flegg High School3.56 miles
Somerton Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QD
Horning Community Primary School3.73 miles
Lower Street, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8PX
Filby Primary School4.02 miles
Thrigby Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3HJ
Hickling CofE VC Infant School4.70 miles
The Street, Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0XX
Neatishead Church of England Primary School4.94 miles
School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8XN
Sutton CofE VC Infant School5.02 miles
Denise Close, Off Laxfield Road, Sutton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9QP
Ormesby Village Infant School5.20 miles
Spruce Avenue, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RY
Hemsby Primary School5.30 miles
School Loke, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4LH
Health
Clinic
Martham Health Centre3.37 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Acle Medical Centre3.47 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Scrivens Hearing Care At Acle Medical Centre - Acle3.47 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
The Staithe Surgery5.79 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre - Hoveton6.16 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Ecch John Grant School6.97 miles
St. Georges Drive, Caister-On-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW
Little Plumstead Hospital7.06 miles
Hospital Road,, NR13 5EW
Broadland Clinic7.06 miles
Little Plumstead Hospital, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW
Ecch Herbert Matthes Block8.63 miles
Ground Floor, Herbert Matthes Block, Northgate Hospital, Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Ecch Cranbrook8.63 miles
Northgate Hospital, Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Ecch Drake Centre8.80 miles
Estcourt Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4JH
Core Medical Solutions8.82 miles
Lovewell Blake, 66 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HE
Ecch North Youth Team8.83 miles
Floor 6, Havenbridge House, North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HZ
Ecch Nelson8.86 miles
Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Great Yarmouth Ooh Base8.86 miles
Nelson Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Ecch Priory Cc8.88 miles
Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1NW
GP
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Ludham)1.71 miles
Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AB
Fleggburgh Surgery2.49 miles
Mill Lane, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AW
Martham Health Centre3.37 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Dr Rolls & Partners3.47 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Ormesby Village Surgery5.32 miles
Pippin Close, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RW
Hemsby Medical Centre5.47 miles
1 Kings Court, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EW
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Stalham Green)5.61 miles
Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PS
Dr Hood & Partners5.79 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9BU
Drs Gaskin & Ledward - Blofield Surgery5.94 miles
Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4PL
Dr Hunter & Partners6.16 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Dr Harston & Partners7.01 miles
The Medical Centre, The Dales, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5RP
North Caister Medical Centre 7.19 miles
Branford Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5NE
Caister Health Centre (a branch of East Norfolk medical Practice)7.47 miles
Caister Health Centre, West Road, Caister on Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5AQ
Dr Hunter and Partners 8.18 miles
Dr Hunter and Partners, Newman Road, Rackheath, NR13 6PN
Newtown Surgery (a branch of East Norfolk Medical Practice)8.47 miles
Newtown Surgery, 147 Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QP
Dr Mansfield & Partners8.75 miles
St Johns Close, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA
Hospital
Northgate Hospital8.63 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Norvic Clinic9.11 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands9.40 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
St Catherines Way10.42 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
James Paget University Hospital11.07 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
North Walsham Hospital11.23 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich12.70 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Julian Hospital13.12 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital13.13 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Hellesdon Hospital13.19 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Colman Hospital13.34 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Airey Close14.88 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.12 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
St Michaels Hospital15.21 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
All Hallows Hospital16.23 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Ecch Beccles Hospital16.34 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.37 miles
The Medical Centre, Hemsby Road, Martham, NR29 4QG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.64 miles
High Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.34 miles
2 The Folly, Cromer Road, Ormesby St.Margaret, NR29 3RH
Natural Health Pharmacy5.46 miles
3 Kingsway, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4JT
Boots5.96 miles
68 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AS
Roys Pharmacy (Wroxham Ltd)6.49 miles
Forge House, Hoveton, Station Road, NR12 8DB
Reads Pharmacy Ltd6.57 miles
Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.19 miles
118-120 The Street, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5LP
Lloydspharmacy7.47 miles
Caister Medical Centre, 44 West Road, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5AQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.63 miles
46 High Street, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR30 5EP
Rackheath Pharmacy7.84 miles
1 Bernard Close, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6QS
Day Lewis Pharmacy8.47 miles
Newtown Surgery, 147 Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QP
Asda Pharmacy8.48 miles
Acle New Road, Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1SF
Tesco Instore Pharmacy8.86 miles
Pasteur Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.86 miles
Cobholm and Lichfield Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Coltishall Pharmacy8.94 miles
30 High Street, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7AA
Leisure
Park
LUDHAM & POTTER HEIGHAM MARSHES0.90 miles
HOW HILL3.08 miles
HICKLING BROAD3.16 miles
BURE MARSHES3.85 miles
THE BROADS3.87 miles
MARTHAM BROAD4.04 miles
SOUTH WALSHAM FEN4.20 miles
ANT BROADS AND MARSHES4.38 miles
BEESTON HALL (Grade II Listed)5.54 miles
WINTERTON DUNES5.78 miles
CALTHORPE BROAD6.06 miles
SEA PALLING7.01 miles
BRUNDALL CHURCH FEN7.36 miles
MID-YARE7.70 miles
BREYDON WATER7.70 miles
THE VENETIAN WATERWAYS (Grade II Listed)9.03 miles
Shop
Groceries
Potter Heigham Convenience Store1.68 miles
Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 5JB
Costcutter Norfolk1.73 miles
Ludham Stores, Norfolk, NR29 5QQ
Co-op Great Yarmouth2.78 miles
Repps Road, NR29 4QZ
Co-op Great Yarmouth3.15 miles
Martham, NR29 4PA
Co-op Norwich3.58 miles
Acle, NR13 3QJ
M&S Acle Norwich Bp3.64 miles
A47 Roundabout, Acle Bypass, NR13 3BE
Budgens Acle3.78 miles
Norwich Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BY
Hemsby Post Office5.28 miles
1 Ormsby Road, Hemsby Great Yarmouth NR29 4AA
SPAR Ormesby5.45 miles
Spar Store, 13 North Road, Norfolk, NR29 3SA
SPAR Hemsby5.46 miles
Spar Store, 5 - 7 Kingsway, Norfolk, NR29 4JT
Londis Hemsby Service Station5.53 miles
Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, NR29 4NL
SPAR Mrh Ormesby5.62 miles
Spar Store, Pace Service Station, Norfolk, NR29 3QB
Blofield Heath PO & Stores5.74 miles
Woodbastic Road, Blofield Heath Norwich Norfolk NR13 4AB
Tesco Norwich (Superstore)5.87 miles
Old Market Rd, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AE
SPAR Lingwood5.93 miles
Spar, 2 Norwich Road, Norfolk, NR13 4BH
SPAR Blofield6.17 miles
Spar Store, The Street, Norfolk, NR13 4AA
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport11.95 miles
Bus Stop
Council Houses (S)0.27 miles
Council Houses (N)0.27 miles
The Staithe (S)0.38 miles
The Staithe (N)0.38 miles
Methodist Church (S)0.44 miles
Methodist Church (N)0.44 miles
Manor Farm Road (NW)0.81 miles
Ashby Road (N)0.89 miles
Ashby Road (S)0.90 miles
Church Road (S)0.98 miles
Church Road (N)0.99 miles
Manor Farm turn (N)1.15 miles
Manor Farm turn (SE)1.15 miles
Low Road (NE)1.27 miles
Low Road (SW)1.27 miles
bus shelter (NW)1.35 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry North9.17 miles
Reedham Ferry South9.21 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing26.22 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing26.27 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing48.88 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing48.98 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing52.87 miles
Railway Station
Acle Rail Station3.93 miles
Lingwood Rail Station5.60 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station6.65 miles
Brundall Rail Station7.09 miles
Salhouse Rail Station7.20 miles
Buckenham Rail Station7.47 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station7.54 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station7.58 miles
Cantley Rail Station7.98 miles
Great Yarmouth Rail Station8.60 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station8.71 miles
Worstead Rail Station8.91 miles
North Walsham Rail Station11.44 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station11.47 miles
Norwich Rail Station11.54 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station13.03 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR29 3BY)
Number of Properties in Catchment31
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)11
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
LOKE HOUSE, REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£317,000
2025-04-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1995-06-30   £55,750
WATERSIDE, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£295,000
2025-03-24
detached
leasehold
Sold 2018-06-08   £173,000
Sold 2017-10-24   £158,000
HORSE FEN MILL, MARSH WALL
LUDHAM
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5PU		£715,000
2023-06-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-06-17   £650,000
Sold 2016-08-25   £399,000
STABLE BARN, REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£415,000
2023-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-29   £237,500
Sold 2013-06-14   £211,000
KINGSBURY COTTAGE, COMMON LANE
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BX		£675,000
2022-09-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-31   £452,000
81, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£205,000
2021-05-14
otherPropertyType
leasehold
Sold 2004-09-17   £75,000
Sold 2004-04-07   £54,000
DUBECK, REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£540,000
2021-01-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
SCOOTS PLACE, 72, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£250,000
2020-08-28
detached
leasehold
82, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£28,000
2019-10-02
otherPropertyType
leasehold
ANGLERS COTTAGE, 77, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£195,000
2019-09-03
detached
leasehold
Sold 2018-10-11   £190,000
78, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£157,000
2016-12-23
detached
leasehold
CAPRICE, 72, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£165,000
2015-07-31
detached
leasehold
WEST END, REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£215,000
2013-05-17
semidetached
freehold
76, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£135,000
2013-05-02
detached
leasehold
Sold 2003-11-17   £53,000
RIVERHOLME, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£125,000
2010-04-23
detached
leasehold
Sold 2006-06-08   £119,500
COUNCIL HOLDINGS (7), REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£125,000
2009-02-16
semidetached
freehold
KINGFISHER, 79, RIVERSIDE
REPPS WITH BASTWICK
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 5JX		£83,000
2008-08-15
detached
leasehold
LILAC FARM, COMMON LANE
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BX		£266,000
2005-11-11
detached
freehold
WOODSIDE FARM, COMMON LANE
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BX		£370,000
2004-11-29
detached
freehold
DINGLE DELL, REPPS ROAD
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BY		£250,000
2003-02-14
detached
freehold
BUNGALOW, COMMON LANE
THURNE
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BX		£86,000
1998-03-27
detached
freehold
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