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Long Stratton

Town in Norfolk, England

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Overview

Long Stratton is a small working town in Norfolk catering mainly for the local population. It is 12 miles south of Norwich. The surrounding countryside is ideal for exploring on foot or by bicycle, with quiet rural country lanes without many hills.

Sights and activities

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Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
See
Industrial Revolution steam-era exhibition.
Hours
Wed Sun 11AM–4PM (see web site for additional "steam-up" opening)
Details
Banham Zoo
Do
Zoological Society of East Anglia
Good sized zoo, wide range of animals, good enclosures, well looked after.
Hours
Opening times vary through year
Price
Entry price varies with time of year and visitor age
Details
Rowan Craft Ltd
Do
Day boat hire 3 hr £50, all day (6 hours) £80. Canoe hire 3 hr £23, all day £35 per canoe; two- and three-man canoes available.
Hours
8:30AM–1PM, 2–5PM
Details
Lotus Cars Factory Tour
Do
Different tours on different days at different prices. Book through website.
Details
Norfolk Tank Museum
Do
Collection of Cold War armoured vehicles, weaponry and tanks
Hours
Easter–31 Oct: Tue–Thu & Sun 10AM–5PM
Details
Hot To Trot School of Equitation
Do
Riding lessons and hacking.
Price
45-min adult private lesson £30
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Goodies Food Hall
Farm shop and cafe/restaurant
Hours
Store: Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–5PM, Sun 9AM–4PM. Café: Mon–Sat 9AM–4PM, Sun 9AM–3:30PM
Address
French’s Farm, Wood Lane, Pulham, IP21 4XU
Directions
4 miles S of town, just off A140 but cyclists approach using lanes to eadt
Phone
+44 1379 676880
Website
goodiesfoodhall.co.uk

Drink4 places

Fox & Hounds
Local village pub. Serves food.
Address
Frith Way, Great Moulton, Norwich NR15 2HE
Directions
3 miles SW of town by road
Phone
+44 1379 677506
Website
myfoxandhounds.co.uk
The Swan Inn
Address
The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XG
Phone
+44 1508 530200
Brown Sugar Coffee Bar
Speciality coffees, sandwiches, cakes & snacks.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sat 10AM-3PM
Address
Kestrel House, The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XJ
Phone
+44 1508 535822
The Queen's Head
Pub
Address
The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XG
Phone
+44 1508 530164

Sleep3 places

South Norfolk Guest House
Address
Frith Way, Great Moulton, NR15 2HE
Phone
+44 1379 677359
Website
southnorfolkguesthouse.co.uk
The Chestnuts Bed & Breakfast£80
Dogs must be pre-booked £5
Price
£80
Check-in
4:30PM
Check-out
10:30AM
Address
Chequers Road, Tharston, Long Stratton, NR15 2YA
Phone
+44 1508 530072
Website
bandbthechestnuts.co.uk
Sunnyside South B&B
Check-in
4PM
Check-out
10:30AM
Address
West Road, Forncett End, NR16 1LF
Directions
5 miles W of Long Stratton
Phone
+44 1953 788680
Website
sunnyside-south-bed-breakfast.co.uk

Shop2 places

Co-op supermarket
Small supermarket. ATM/Cashpoint. Parking. Subway sandwich counter inside supermarket.
Hours
Mon-Sat 7AM–10PM, Sun 10AM–4PM
Address
The Street, NR15 2XJ
Directions
on A140 road
Phone
+44 1508 536109
Website
eastofengland.coop

Cyclists

Stratton Cycle Shed
Bicycle repair.
Hours
Tue 9:30AM–5PM, Wed 09:30AM–1PM, Thu Fri 8:30AM–5PM, Sat 9:30AM–4PM
Address
The Street, NR15 2XJ
Directions
Behind Tudor Bake House
Phone
+44 7798 718492
Website
strattoncycleshed.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting there

The town lies on the A140 main road south of Norwich. Several bus services between Diss and Norwich (some rural services can be slow).

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UnderstandMost travellers will be visiting the town on their way through (maybe on their way to/from Norwich) as the town lies on the main A140 route to/from Norwich from the S).

Get inThe town lies on the A140 main road south of Norwich. Several bus services between Diss and Norwich (some rural services can be slow).

Get around

DoThe surrounding countryside has many small rural quiet roads without many hills ideally suited to cycling.

BuyThe town has several shops including a small supermarket (with ATM) BUT no banks (the only bank closed in Sept 2015 so some out of date internet sites might still maintain the town has a bank)..

EatSeveral restaurants and take-aways in the town.

DrinkSeveral pubs in the town as well as country pubs in some surrounding villages.

SleepSurrounding areas have B&Bs, hotels, campsites, etc., but there is not much accommodation within the town.

ConnectAs of Sep 2022, Long Stratton and the A410 from Norwich have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone but no signal from Three. 5G has not reached this area.

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