Area Info for Thursford (Norfolk)

Thursford (Norfolk, UK)

Thursford is a small village located in Norfolk, England. It is situated within the district of North Norfolk and is known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is primarily residential and agricultural, with a history that reflects traditional Norfolk rural life.

Thursford Collection

One of the most notable attractions in Thursford is the Thursford Collection, a large museum and entertainment complex. It features a vast collection of vintage fairground organs, steam engines, and other historic mechanical musical instruments. The collection also hosts the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular, a popular seasonal show attracting visitors from across the UK.

History and Heritage

Thursford has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village retains many traditional Norfolk features, including historic buildings and rural landscapes. The local church, Thursford Church, is a notable historic site within the village.

Local Economy and Community

The local economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and the attractions associated with the Thursford Collection. The community is small but active, with local events and activities that celebrate Norfolk's cultural heritage.

Transport and Accessibility

Thursford is accessible by road, with nearby major roads connecting it to larger towns and cities in Norfolk. The nearest railway station is in Sheringham, providing rail links to other parts of the region. Visitors often travel to Thursford for its attractions and rural scenery.
Education
School
Hindringham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.04 miles
Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0PL
Little Snoring Primary School1.83 miles
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN
Walsingham CE VA Primary School3.29 miles
Wells Road, Great Walsingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DU
All Saints Church of England VA Primary School3.64 miles
Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LT
Fakenham Infant & Nursery School4.33 miles
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN
Fakenham Academy Norfolk4.50 miles
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Fakenham Junior School4.59 miles
Queen`s Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN
Astley Primary School4.62 miles
Fakenham Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2HH
Langham Village School4.78 miles
North Street, Langham, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7DG
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy5.20 miles
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy6.28 miles
School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW
Holt Community Primary School6.56 miles
Norwich Road, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6SG
Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.57 miles
Wiveton Road, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7NJ
Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School6.60 miles
Polka Road, 926 4056, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JG
Alderman Peel High School6.62 miles
Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB
Foulsham Primary School6.71 miles
High Street, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RT
Health
Clinic
The Hearing Company At Fakenham Medical Practice - Fakenham3.70 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
Cranmer House4.21 miles
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HR
Anglia Community Eye Services Fakenham4.57 miles
2 Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BQ
Fakenham Optometrists & Scrivens Hearing Care- Fakenham4.68 miles
25 Norwich Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AF
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Fakenham4.74 miles
17-19 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AG
Nsdc - Wells Health Centre6.91 miles
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JP
North Norfolk Healthcare Cic Ltd (Kelling)7.94 miles
The Administration Block, 1st Floor, Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Community Mental Health Team7.94 miles
The Simpson Centre, Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, NR25 6QA
Interhealth Canada Uk (Kelling Hospital)7.94 miles
Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
South Street Clinic12.18 miles
32 South Street,, Sheringham, NR26 8LL
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Sheringham12.41 miles
Sheringham Healmedical Practice, Cromer Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RT
Sheringham Medical Practice12.41 miles
Cromer Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RT
Jeesal Akman Care Corporation Ltd (Jeesal Cawston Park)12.86 miles
Jeesal Cawston Park, Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4JD
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - East Dereham13.00 miles
31 Market Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP
Mill Close (5)13.53 miles
5 Mill Close, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6LZ
Scrivens Hearing Care At The Market Surgery - Aylsham14.21 miles
26 Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
GP
Dr Bennett & Partners3.34 miles
Cleaves Drive, Little Walsingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6EQ
Dr Bennett & Partners3.70 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
Dr Brooks & Partners4.14 miles
Grove Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2DE
Dr Brooks & Partners6.41 miles
Langham Road, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7PQ
Dr McAnsh6.91 miles
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JP
Dr Brooks & Partners7.94 miles
Old Cromer Road, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Dr Hibberd & Partners8.13 miles
Holt Road, Elmham, North Elmham, Norfolk, NR20 5JS
Reepham Surgery10.12 miles
Smugglers Lane, Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4QT
Dr Gorrod & Partners10.51 miles
Church Walk, Burnham Market, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8DH
Swanton Morley PMS Practice11.70 miles
Dereham Road, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4LT
The Market Surgery11.82 miles
c/o The Warden`s Office, Jubilee Close, Cawston, Norfolk, NR10 4AF
Dr Collett & Dr Brown11.98 miles
Manor Drive, Litcham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NW
Dr Sampson P & Partners12.41 miles
Cromer Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RT
Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries12.42 miles
The Street, Lenwade, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5SD
Aldborough Surgery12.83 miles
Chapel Road, Aldborough, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7NP
Dr Rosbergen & Partners12.86 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Hospital
Kelling Hospital7.94 miles
High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Dereham Hospital12.44 miles
Northgate, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EX
St Michaels Hospital13.58 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
Cromer and District Hospital15.85 miles
Mill Road, Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BQ
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich16.10 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Swaffham Community Hospital18.35 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
North Walsham Hospital19.04 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
Hellesdon Hospital19.49 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.99 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Norwich Community Hospital21.16 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital21.22 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Colman Hospital21.82 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
BMI The Sandringham Hospital21.98 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital22.17 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit22.17 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
Highlands24.24 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Pharmacy
Fakenham Pharmacy3.70 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.99 miles
Lidl Retail Park, Holt Road, Fakenham, NR21 8JG
Boots4.77 miles
7-10 Market Place, Fakenham, NR21 9BG
Boots6.62 miles
21 High Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BN
David Jagger Ltd6.95 miles
5-7 Staithe Street, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AG
Kelling Pharmacy7.94 miles
Holt Medical Practice, Old Cromer Rd,Kelling Hpl, Holt, NR25 6QA
Motts Pharmacy Ltd10.28 miles
The Chimes, Market Place, Reepham, NR10 4JJ
S and S (Chemists) Ltd10.35 miles
Market Place, Burnham Market, Norfolk, PE31 8HD
Lloydspharmacy12.33 miles
31 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RF
Boots12.38 miles
46-48 High Street, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8DT
Theatre Royal Pharmacy12.86 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Boots13.00 miles
35 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AP
Lloydspharmacy13.24 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Commercial Road, East Dereham, NR19 1AE
Willows Pharmacy13.50 miles
The Health Centre, St Michaels Avenue, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6YA
Tesco Instore Pharmacy13.74 miles
Tesco Superstore, Kingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WB
Lloydspharmacy13.95 miles
6 Market Place, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6EH
Leisure
Park
HINDRINGHAM MEADOWS2.23 miles
SWANTON NOVERS2.82 miles
MELTON CONSTABLE HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.36 miles
NORFOLK COAST4.78 miles
SENNOWE HALL (Grade II Listed)5.36 miles
STIFFKEY OLD HALL (Grade II Listed)5.37 miles
WIVETON DOWN5.84 miles
HOLKHAM6.39 miles
HOLT6.82 miles
BLAKENEY7.43 miles
HOLKHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)7.44 miles
RAYNHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)7.84 miles
ELMHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.90 miles
VOEWOOD (Grade II* Listed)8.07 miles
NORTH NORFOLK8.18 miles
HEYDON HALL (Grade II* Listed)9.68 miles
Shop
Groceries
Morrisons Fakenham3.59 miles
Clipbush Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SW
Lidl Fakenham3.99 miles
Holt Road, Fakenham, NR21 8JG
Co-op Melton Constable4.20 miles
Melton Constable, NR24 2AP
ALDI Norwich Road4.61 miles
Fakenham, NR21 8AX
Tesco Fakenham (Superstore)4.84 miles
Oak St, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DX
Co-op Melton Constable5.08 miles
Briston, NR24 2HN
SPAR Blakeney6.60 miles
Spar, 7 - 9 Westgate Street, Norfolk, NR25 7NQ
Budgens Holt6.65 miles
6 Kerridge Way, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6DN
Co-op Wells-next-the-sea6.68 miles
Wells, NR23 1JG
Holt Stores6.70 miles
2 Market Place, Holt Norfolk NR25 6BW
Nisa Leftleys of Wells6.95 miles
1-3 Staithe St, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AG
Londis, Wells next to the sea7.01 miles
76 Staithe Street, Wells Next To The Sea, NR23 1AQ
Kinsleys7.01 miles
76 Staithe Street Wells Next The Sea Norfolk NR23 1AQ
SPAR Corpusty8.72 miles
Spar Store, Norwich Road, Norfolk, NR11 6QD
Londis Burnham Market Stores10.12 miles
Overy Road, Burnham Market, PE31 8HH
SPAR Reepham10.28 miles
Spar, Ollands Road, Norfolk, NR10 4EJ
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport19.77 miles
Bus Stop
North Lane (W)0.04 miles
North Lane (E)0.04 miles
Thursford Road (NW)0.92 miles
Thursford Road (SE)0.94 miles
Crawfish (NE)0.95 miles
Crawfish (SW)0.96 miles
Post Office (N)1.00 miles
Post Office (S)1.00 miles
Highways Depot (W)1.06 miles
Highway Depot (E)1.08 miles
Station Road (N)1.09 miles
Station Road (S)1.09 miles
bus shelter (N)1.29 miles
bus shelter (S)1.30 miles
Old Bakery (N)1.60 miles
Old Bakery (S)1.61 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing24.24 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing24.32 miles
Reedham Ferry North33.41 miles
Reedham Ferry South33.45 miles
Railway Station
Sheringham Rail Station12.29 miles
West Runton Rail Station13.50 miles
Cromer Rail Station15.27 miles
Roughton Road Rail Station15.35 miles
Gunton Rail Station17.05 miles
North Walsham Rail Station18.89 miles
Worstead Rail Station20.39 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station22.26 miles
Wymondham Rail Station22.32 miles
Norwich Rail Station22.72 miles
Salhouse Rail Station23.15 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station23.81 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station23.94 miles
Attleborough Rail Station24.80 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station26.27 miles
Watlington Rail Station26.96 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR21 0B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment245
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
5, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£350,000
2024-10-11
terraced
freehold
6, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£305,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
WISTERIA COTTAGE, 3, HEATH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BN		£725,000
2022-04-08
detached
freehold
KETTLESTONE HOUSE
KETTLESTONE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BB		£640,000
2020-04-08
detached
freehold
CHURCH FARM, CHURCH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BW		£725,000
2019-02-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2003-10-06   £425,000
11 (THE BARN), CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£237,500
2018-09-14
detached
freehold
THURSFORD OLD HALL, CHURCH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BW		£2,350,000
2018-03-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-04-18   £1,900,000
ROSEDENE, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£195,000
2017-06-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-06-28   £128,000
OLD CRAWFISH COTTAGE, FAKENHAM ROAD
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BD		£209,000
2015-11-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-04-10   £163,000
Sold 2000-02-03   £109,000
8, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£286,000
2015-07-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-03   £250,000
Sold 1995-11-10   £48,000
9, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£75,000
2012-08-16
terraced
freehold
11, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£162,500
2010-11-03
terraced
freehold
4, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£221,000
2009-06-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-03-31   £69,500
ROSE COTTAGE, 1, HEATH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BN		£648,000
2007-12-19
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-09-25   £121,000
LITTLE CRAWFISH COTTAGE, FAKENHAM ROAD
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BD		£170,000
2007-08-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-07-16   £78,000
CLOVER COTTAGE, HEATH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BN		£410,000
2006-10-12
detached
freehold
2, CLARKS LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BS		£247,500
2004-05-07
detached
freehold
THE STABLES, CHURCH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BW		£491,000
2003-12-19
detached
freehold
CHURCH VIEW COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE
THURSFORD
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 0BW		£137,500
1999-08-27
detached
freehold
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