The Willows

This page contains AtoBetter travel information for The Gables. Find local facilities, walking and cycling routes, public transport services and more.

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Local travel information

Buses

Your closest bus stops are:

Low Road 

Lynx 

• 37 - Southery - Downham Market - King's Lynn 

West Norfolk Community Transport 

• 47 - Downham Market - Kings Lynn, Bus Station 

Hillcrest 

Coach Services routes 

• 401 - Thetford - Downham Market Academy 

 
West Norfolk Community Transport 

• 52 - Wisbech, Downham Mkt, Swaffham, Market Place - Easton College 
• 62 - Downham Market - Fincham 
• 66 - Downham Market - Stoke Ferry 

More information on buses in Norfolk.

Walking

The Willows is within easy walking distance of a few local services.

In 15 minutes you can walk to: 

• Wimbotsham & Stow Academy 
• Downham Nursery School 
• Wimbotsham Post Office 

In 30 minutes you can walk to: 

• Athena Sixth Form College (College Of West Anglia) 
• Downham Market Academy 
• Hillcrest Primary 
• Nelson Academy 
• Downham Preparatory School & Montessori Nursery 
• Clackclose Pre-School 
• Morrisons 
• Iceland Foods 
• Tesco Superstore 
• Downham Market Delivery Office 
• Downham Market Post Office 
• Stonecross Industrial Estate 
• Downham Market Health Centre 
• Boots 
• Willows Pharmacy 
• Together Dental Downham Market 
• Priory Dental Care 
• Howdale Surgery 
• The Hollies Surgery 
• Bridge Street Surgery 
• Spectacular Opticians 
• Parker Optometrists 
• The Hollies Veterinary Clinic 
• Naked Fitness 
• Alive Downham Leisure (Downham Market Sports Centre) 
• Shining Tree 
• Jubilee Community Centre 
• Toastmasters of Downham Market 
• The Old Gatehouse 
• Downham Market Library 
• Downham Market Train Station 

In 45 minutes you can walk to: 

• Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 
• The Willows Day Nursery 
• Denver Post Office 
• Bexwell Business Park 
• St Johns Business Park 
• Trafalgar Industrial Estate 
• The Crossings Veterinary Centre 
• Stow Bridge Village Hall 

Cycling

The Willows is within easy cycling distance of many local services. 

In 15 minutes you can cycle to: 

• Athena Sixth Form College (College Of West Anglia) 
• Downham Market Academy 
• Hillcrest Primary 
• Nelson Academy 
• Wimbotsham & Stow Academy 
• Downham Preparatory School & Montessori Nursery 
• Clackclose Pre-School 
• Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 
• Downham Nursery School 
• The Willows Day Nursery 
• Morrisons 
• Iceland Foods 
• Tesco Superstore 
• Downham Market Delivery Office 
• Downham Market Post Office 
• Denver Post Office 
• Wimbotsham Post Office 
• Bexwell Business Park 
• St Johns Business Park 
• Trafalgar Industrial Estate 
• Stonecross Industrial Estate 
• Downham Market Health Centre 
• Boots 
• Willows Pharmacy 
• Together Dental Downham Market 
• Priory Dental Care 
• Howdale Surgery 
• The Hollies Surgery 
• Bridge Street Surgery 
• Spectacular Opticians 
• Parker Optometrists 
• The Hollies Veterinary Clinic 
• The Crossings Veterinary Centre 
• Naked Fitness 
• Alive Downham Leisure (Downham Market Sports Centre) 
• Shining Tree 
• Denver Golf Club 
• Ryston Park Golf Club 
• Jubilee Community Centre 
• Toastmasters of Downham Market 
• The Old Gatehouse 
• Stow Bridge Village Hall 
• Downham Market Library 
• Downham Market Train Station 

If you don't feel confident on a bike you can apply for one of our cycle course vouchers. 

Your closest cycle shops are: 

• KL Cycles Ltd, 9 Laen Court, King's Lynn, PE30 5DD 
• Surf55, 125 Wootton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4DJ 
• A E Wallis, 34-40 High Street, Heacham, PE31 7EP 
• Pauls Cycles, Unit A, 13 Yaxham Road, Dereham, NR19 1HB 

Mobile Mechanics who operate in this development are: 

• Cycli Gert Cycle Repair  
• Kings Lynn bike repairs 

You can also find information on our cycling pages.

Trains

Your nearest station is Downham Market.

Visit the National Rail website to buy your tickets and find real time train departures from Norwich. 

Routes from Norwich station: 

Greater Anglia routes: 

• Kings Lynn 
• Norwich 
• Attleborough 
• London Liverpool Street  
• Peterborough 

Getting to the station: 

Downham Market station is approximately 1.7 miles from The Willows. 

The station has 24 cycle stands at the station entrance.  

There are 113 car park spaces including 7 accessible spaces.

Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. 

Park&Ride

Your nearest Park & Ride is Costessey Park & Ride. 

Route 510 - Costessey Park & Ride - Norwich Research Park - N&N University Hospital 

Route 511 - Costessey Park & Ride - UEA University Drive 

Visit the Park & Ride website for timetables, routes and fares information. 

Liftsharing

Liftshare is a free service available to anyone who lives, works and travels in and around Norfolk. You could save money on your travel costs, reduce your stress and do your bit to cut congestion and pollution.

Visit the Liftshare website to find out how to join the car sharing community.

Contact your travel plan coordinator

Get in touch with any questions and comments by emailing AtoBetter@norfolk.gov.uk or call us on 01603 223379. You can also join our mailing list to stay up to date with all things AtoBetter.

About AtoBetter

We're delivering the Travel Plan at The Willows on behalf of Persimmon Homes through the AtoBetter travel plan project.

AtoBetter is working with delivery partners and the community to implement a range of measures to encourage residents to consider a wider range of choices for more of their journeys, such as walking, cycling, public transport, and car sharing.