Old Buckenham Village

LIVELY, THRIVING AND WELL SERVED

Old Buckenham is fortunate in having a population small enough to offer a real sense of community yet large enough to sustain a range of amenities and pastimes.

Every age group is well served, with a variety of associations, interest and hobby groups. Regular gatherings for people of all ages, from baby and toddlers sessions to activities for the elderly, ensure that no one ever need feel lonely. In this lively environment barely, a day passes without something happening – from coffee mornings to quiz nights and Yard sales to scarecrow competitions.

Picturesque cottages and period architecture are surrounded by beautiful countryside with numerous marked foot paths. These offer walks to various places of interest and neighbouring villages. Rural but not remote, the village is conveniently located for access to larger towns and cities

A 5 minute drive into Attleborough or a 40 minute drive via the A11 to Norwich.

Village Shop & Post office: 

This ‘open all hours’ (or most of them anyway) shop sells a good selection of papers, magazines, sweets, cigarettes, crisps, groceries and so on. It is also licensed to sell alcohol. The shop also incorporates the Post Office offering comprehensive postal services.

Education: 

• Old Buckenham High School: Small/medium sized high school set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. They currently have around 495 students aged between 11 and 16 years, boys and girls. In each year they have either three or four tutor groups with an average of 24 students in each.

• Old Buckenham Primary School & Nursery School: Small/medium sized high school set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside , Seven classes, one for each academic year, They currently have around 197 students aged between 2 and 11 years, boys and girls, Year R to Year 6 with an average of 28 students in each year group.

• Chapel Green School: in the village of Old Buckenham, it is a purpose built Complex-needs School, Pupils ranging from aged 3 to 19 years old, with the Ethos for all staff and pupils to ‘Challenge, Grow and Shine’ both at school and the wider world

  Pub/Restaurants:

• The Ox and Plough – Wet Pub, Free house, with great atmosphere
• Gamekeeper – Fancy a local Ale, fine wines and excellent food

  Cafes:

• The Airfield Café just along the Abbey Road
• Harrow & Fearn – a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy a lovely coffee, Purchase some Wine, coffee or Bread.
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   Venues for hire:

    Given the thriving social life of the village it’s no surprise that the four main venues available for hire are in frequent use. These are:

• Village Hall (main hall with small kitchen; Memorial room with small kitchen)
• The pubs and restaurants in the village also offer private hire facilities, by arrangement.

Recreation Ground:

  This open space is next to the village Hall. Ready for a game of football.

 There is  also a secure and well appointed children’s play area opposite to the All saints church.

Places of Worship

There are two key denominations represented in the village, each is distinct with its own congregation Church of England: St Mary’s

• All Saints Church Old Buckenham
• Old Buckenham Methodist Church