About Norwich North
Mousehold Band Stand |
Towers at Heartsease |
River at Thorpe St Andrew |
My constituency of Norwich North covers the following areas:
Mile Cross – Sewell – Crome – Thorpe St Andrew – Sprowston
Old Catton – Catton Grove – Hellesdon – Drayton – Taverham
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Norwich is a beautiful Medieval City, it is in the heart of Norfolk and is the capital city of East Anglia.
Norwich North is a far more quiet and settled area than the busy city which is just to the South. It is mainly residential, has a settled population and no night clubs! That said there are several bustling shopping areas, markets and schools to be found. In Norwich North the focus is really on the people, we have strong communities and good community amenities. For me Norwich North is the real Norwich.
Mousehold Heath |
Norwich North has some areas of real outstanding beauty. Mousehold Heath is the largest local nature reserve in Norwich and is located just at the border between Norwich North and the City. The heath covers nearly 200 acres. It is now mostly pleasant woodland with a range of wildlife and is much appreciated by Norwich people as a public open space and 'country in the city'. It contains two football pitches, a pitch-and-putt course, Zaks Restaurant and a band stand where performances are given in the summer. There are also some fantastic views to be had across the city. |
Thorpe has around 13,000 residents with roughly 6,000 dwellings in an area measuring some 705 hectares. The Dussindale estate has attracted many families to Thorpe and the facilities and organisations in the area reflect this. Features here include St Andrews Parish Church, and the boat park by the River Yare where I have spent many an afternoon feeding the ducks and birds.
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StAndrews Parish Church, Thorpe St Andrew |
Sprowston is the largest parish in Norfolk and covers an area of 2,348 acres. It is one of Norwich's largest suburbs. Sprowston has 3 primary schools and 3 middle schools, with a high school that has its own sixth form. |
Parish Church of SS Mary & Margaret, Sprowston |
It is also a centre for adult education classes. Sprowston has many small shops that offer a wide range of goods, as well as a large supermarket. There are many places of worship for a variety of denominations. |
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Hellesdon has a wealth of shops and amenities with clubs, organisations and religious groups to suit everyone. It has six schools (one high school, two middle schools and |
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| three first schools), a sports park, a community centre, and a library. Hellesdon is also home to | St Mary's Church, Hellesdon |
Norwich International Airport, passengers can fly direct to many European countries and all over the world via Schipol Airport in Amsterdam.
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Catton can be found 3 miles north of the city on high ground and, like Costessey, is split into two: Old and New. Archaeological finds suggest Old Catton was inhabited as far back as the Stone Age, with further finds unearthing Bronze Age and Roman objects. Catton has recreation grounds for sports activities, clubs and societies such as Guides, Mothers’ Union, Horticultural Club and Women’s Institute for those who want to partake. |
| Mile Cross is situated just north east of the city. Mile Cross has two community centres. The Norman Centre offers a wide range of community, educational and recreational facilities to everybody, all at affordable prices. The Phoenix Children's Project runs a number of projects including a youth club, an after school club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They also run adult education courses. |
Ian at the Phoenix Centre |
Lazar House |
Sewell is the other inner city ward which is part of Norwich North. Sewell's best known landmark is Lazar House near to the Heath Gardens. Lazar House is a grade 1 listed building dating from 1101. It is now home to the Assist Trust and a toy libarary. The Assist Trust use Lazar house and the Heath Gardens as a community centre for people with learning disabilities activities include gardening, conservation and creative development. |
Taverham Hall |
Taverham is situated six miles from the centre of Norwich. The village boasts a fine parish church, built mainly of flint with corner dressings of freestone or sandstone, dating probably from |
Taverham Parish Church |
Saxon times. Marriots Way cycle track leads to the city and is a popular cycle route for those who work in the city or those who are just cycling for pleasure. Taverham has a village hall with good sports facilities, library, doctors' surgery, veterinary practice, public house and a good selection of shops.
St Margarets Church, Drayton |
Wayside Cross, Drayton Village Green |
Ruins of Drayton Lodge, Drayton |
Drayton has very good amenities, including a bank, post office, doctors’ surgery, chemist, baker, patisserie, florist, hairdresser, beautician and child-friendly public houses.
There are two schools, first and middle, and a village hall. Drayton’s King George V’s playing field has football pitches, a cricket pitch and a bowling green.
The Bob Carter Centre offers a vast range of sporting and social activities and has a welcoming community atmosphere.