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VILLAGE
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Village
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Salhouse village is
spread over an area covering four miles east to west and two and half
miles north to south having been formed from three separate hamlets.
This has created two areas of the village separated by rural countryside
in which the railway station is situated in the westerly part whereas
most of the dwellings and amenities are in the eastern part. The church
is located
some half a mile north of the village centre on the road towards Wroxham.
Of particular note is Salhouse Broad with its natural wildlife
sanctity providing both a leisure facility as well as a wildlife
environment.
A number of community groups
and clubs provide interest and leisure facilities to children and adults alike
for which further information can be found on this site.
Being only 6 miles from the centre of Norwich it is a convenient
location for residing in the countryside whilst working in the city or
other local urban areas. There are a number of small businesses
operating from the village as well as the agricultural sector providing
some local employment. |
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The village is served by
local services that include a Post Office & Shop, Church, Primary School, Village
Hall, Sports field facility and two Public Houses. Public bus transport operates
from the village to Norwich and Wroxham and the railway station is
located on the 'Bittern' line which runs between Norwich and Cromer on the North
Norfolk Coast.
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Salhouse Broad, located within the Norfolk Broads National Park,
is accessed from the eastern side of the village and is one of our major
attractions. It provides a tranquil area of rural conservation in which the
wildlife and natural habitat are protected.
A ‘Broad’ is an area of ancient peat diggings since flooded by the rivers to
create an expanse of shallow water.
Salhouse Broad is managed by the local
landowner through a conservation group called “Friends of Salhouse Broad”. The
objectives of this group are to encourage and promote leisure at the Broad whilst at the
same time protect and conserve this unique environmental habitat for future generations. |
There is a network of country
footpaths to explore the area, within which there is a 14th century thatched
Church, a number of Grade II listed buildings, two public houses, bed &
breakfast establishments plus hotel accommodation. A 4½ mile walk around
Salhouse can be found on leaflet Walk No 10 in the Broadland and Norfolk Council
“Out and About Broadland” series.
When using the footpaths always remember to obey the countryside code.
The village is also located within 2 miles of Wroxham which is a principal
leisure and boating centre on the Norfolk Broads.
All Saints Church,
on the north side of the village, is the oldest building in Salhouse, dating back
to the 14th century, although it is believed that its foundations may date from
Norman times. It is characterised by its Norfolk reed thatched roof and flint
walls. Detailed information can be found under 'Church History' on this website.
The War Memorial in memory of
those who died in the first and second world wars can be found outside the
church.
Salhouse Church is a joint benefice with nearby Rackheath and weekly
services are held at Salhouse each Sunday at 9.30am. |
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A Baptist Chapel is situated in Chapel Loke, off Lower Street and holds services
at
11 am and 2.30 pm every Sunday.
Farming and Agricultural activities are a major aspect of daily
life in Salhouse and lay at the heart of the character of the village by creating an ever changing background as the crops rotate
through the seasons. The land is primarily a sandy loam soil and given over to arable
farming of mainly malting barley with sugar beet and potatoes grown as a
rotational break. The barley is supplied to local Maltings and the sugar beet
harvested over the winter months for processing at a nearby refinery.
Salhouse Parish Council
manages and oversees village issues through its appointed Councillors and open
meetings. Its policy is one of openness and communication with the villagers.
Salhouse Parish Council information
The village has a magazine called “Salhouse Saga” that is independently edited and distributed
free of charge to all Salhouse residents three times per year.
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