A charming
Norfolk village with a rich and varied history
explore the area
a warm welcome awaits you at worthing fields
Situated on the south bank of the Wensum River, Swanton Morley is a charming Norfolk village with a rich and varied history.
An established welcoming community, you’ll find yourself on the outskirts of this countryside village, boasting a number of well supported amenities such as a primary school, doctors surgery, 14th Century church, convenience store, butchers and delicatessen.
Situated on the edge of the desirable Norfolk countryside there are plenty of opportunities to walk, cycle and ride on quiet country lanes and a well signed network of paths.
countryside living
Swanton Morley is a previous winner of ‘East of England village of the year’ and ‘Norfolk Community of the Year’, accolades that recognise the village’s pro-active, caring community.
Worthing Fields, on the fringes of Swanton Morley, offers the opportunity to become part of this established friendly village community whilst surrounding you with rich countryside and access to fantastic local amenities and transport links, including a bus stop just a few steps from your front door with regular buses into Swaffham, as well as hourly and half hourly Konectbus services during peak times getting you to Dereham in 20 minutes and a choice of route to get to Norwich in 35 minutes
ADVENTURES AWAIT
The 12 mile Wensum Way passes directly through the village and connects to the longer pathways of the Nar Valley Way and Marriot’s Way.
Each of these popular routes offer outstanding views with picturesque villages and historic sites to keep you company. Or take advantage of the many available shorter permissive paths open to you, ideal for an early morning dog walk.
To feel the sand between your toes and for a variety of breathtaking coastal adventures, you’re less than a 40 minute drive from the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. In this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, explore sandy beaches, soft dunes and undulating cliffs all at your easiest convenience or head for one of Norfolk’s popular seaside towns, like Cromer, Blakeney, or Sheringham, in less than an hour.
PEACE AND TRANQUILITY
The village itself has a variety of green spaces just a short distance from your new home. From the well tended village green, family friendly Gooseberry Hill Play Area – with its newly installed ability swing, to the bountiful allotments.
Swanton Morley also boasts three commons, Mill, Burgh and Little Common, each with their own unique traits. Mill Common is classed as a wild meadow and is home from May – October to a small number of grazing Heifers.
Burgh Common is a popular spot for fishing. Spacious boardwalks have been fitted along the river bank to give greater accessibility to those less able to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area.
The surrounding banks of the River Wensum are a popular spot in the summer for picnics, or if you’re feeling brave, wild swimming. Known locally as ‘The Falls’ or Swanton Morley Waterfalls, taking care to avoid the weir, it’s possible to swim around an old mill pond and under the three arch bridge into the small weir pool. If swimming isn’t for you, the river is a lovely stretch for kayaking or taking a carefree swing on the rope swing suspended above the water.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
One constant in Swanton Morley’s long heritage is its sense of community, and today is no different. With an active Parish Council, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with volunteering or the supporting of local activities from your position on the outskirts of the village.
The village hall hosts numerous events throughout the year including a popular bonfire night celebration, and is home to a variety of local village groups including two football teams, cricket and bowls clubs as well as the Little Swans Pre-School.
Swanton Morley is also spoiled for choice of watering holes with two traditional family friendly pubs; Darbys Pub and the Angel Inn, just a mile or two in the car from Worthing Fields.
EASY COMMUTING
Neighbouring Dereham is just a short drive or bus ride away, offering a primary, secondary and sixth form school as well as recreational pursuits with its own leisure centre and golf club. It’s also a stopping point for the Mid-Norfolk Railway, the longest heritage steam railway in East Anglia, running between Wymondham and Dereham & North Elmham.
Shops and restaurants are plentiful as well as regular entertainment found at Dereham Memorial Hall and the Orion Cinema, making Dareham a popular social location. Dareham is also your hub for local taxi firms with Dereham Taxis able to offer a wheelchair accessible taxi and minibus.
A CHARMING MARKET TOWN
Or head a little further inland by road to the charming, family friendly market town of Swaffham, an inviting spot for an evening out or to while away the weekend.
Home to a number of both big name and independent shops, the area also hosts a weekly Saturday market or fortnightly farmer’s market. The annual Brecks Food and Drink Festival is definitely a date for the diary, seeing local restaurants, attractions, retailers and schools come together for the month long Norfolk Food Festival.
CITY CONNECTIONS
Norwich train station is the closest mainline station with direct services to London Liverpool Street in under 2 hours and Peterborough in under an hour and a half, as well as connecting services to popular Cambridge or Kings Lynn. The excitement of Norwich can be reached via a direct bus service departing from Swanton Morley Post Office.
drive times
FROM WORTHING FIELDS
NORWICH
35 mins
18 miles
SWAFFHAM
28 mins
17 miles
DEREHAM
12 mins
5 miles
A47
10 mins
5 miles
CAMBRIDGE
95 mins
64 miles
KINGS LYNN
51 mins
28 miles
CROMER
43 mins
26 miles
Norfolk Coast National Landscape
37 mins
24 miles