HORSFORD

An introduction to Horsford

Horsford is positioned within a horseshoe shape of woods. There are miles of walking routes going  through the woods and farmland available to all. A map is included but official detailed maps are available on Norfolk County Council, Public Rights of Way on their website www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/public-rights-of-way/map-and-statement-of-public-rights-of-way-in-norfolk

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Before the large ownership of cars and development 

Many people worked locally and their social life would have been within the village.  Prior to mechanised farming, many worked on the land or with livestock as well as in very local trades. Just as it was in all Norfolk villages in centuries gone by.

Ancient History

The Doomsday book records our village’s existence and for those who are interested in History the Norfolk Records Library would help you delve deeper. 

Modern Horsford

Horsford is now considered a service village to Norwich and by being so it has developed, and will continue to develop into a modern sustainable place to live. It is developing at a faster rate than villages that are further from the city. With this development we are able to meet new people and expand our clubs and facilities. Further on we will give you contact details of the clubs and organisations. By joining in we hope that it will give you a sense of belonging.

We want you to feel part of the community but that community will only be as good as the participation of its inhabitants.  

To feel part of Horsford rather than just a place to have a roof over your head we have various events where you would be most welcomed. Facilities  services and clubs are included in this pack 

Horsford Social Club has in the past put on annual events such as carnivals to bring people together starting in the afternoon and continuing all evening. Village Festival or Carnival

All village groups have gathered in the past to arrange a Village Festival or Carnival  with similar events foreseen for the future. The location has been the recreation ground behind the play park and village hall.

Father Christmas normally visits Horsford one Sunday afternoon when it is dark just  before Christmas, escorted by Scouts and their leaders. 

Firework display 

This will be well advertised and in the past has  been held on a field near the Mill Lane School.

Both the church and school will hold summer fetes. They will be advertised and you will see signs in the village.