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Carbrooke

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Surrounded by natural beauty

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Carbrooke
8 mins to Watton
20 mins to Dereham
27 mins to Thetford
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Carbrooke is surrounded by beautiful Norfolk countryside and woodland including Thetford Forest and Wayland Wood, just outside Watton.

Carbrooke

The village benefits from both a pre-school and a primary school. Events are held at the Millennium Green, next to the village hall, a beautiful 10-acre space full of indigenous wildlife, trees and wildflowers. It has a maze, wildlife pond, amphitheatre and children’s play area, as well as beautiful walks and trails across the site.

Watton, which is approximately 3 miles away, has a range of amenities including a post office, supermarket, chemist, infant, junior and secondary schools. There is a weekly market with lots to offer. For golf enthusiasts, Richmond Park Golf Club has an 18-hole course, driving range and practice green. Furthermore, there is a sports centre which offers a fitness suite, all weather courts, badminton, squash and snooker facilities.

The nearest train station is 8.5 miles away at Harling Road with a regular service to Norwich, 34 minutes, and the journey to Cambridge taking about 54 minutes. The market town of Dereham is approximately 8 miles away with restaurants and cafés, museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools.

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