About Us

Long Stratton is a large village which has grown considerably over the last few years. The village lies 10 miles south of Norwich. The name Stratton comes from the Roman word 'Stratum' meaning 'paved street'. The street 'Stratum' was a small part of the main Roman road from Colchester to Caister St Edmunds near Norwich, and Roman relics have been found with evidence of a Roman village having been near by.

The village is well catered for regarding facilities, there being three schools, Infant, Middle and High, two Church of England churches, St Mary's and St Michaels and two others, a Congregational and a Methodist. A new medical centre was opened in 2004 and this serves the village and surrounding area, as indeed does the popular Leisure Centre.

The offices of South Norfolk District Council are situated in Swan Lane, together with other associated Council buildings, and this year the Saffron Housing Trust was established and also has premises there. There is also a large, well equipped and maintained playing field on Manor Road. There are various specific areas at the playing field, skateboard/BMX/children's area and activity area also tennis and all weather courts, and the bowls club has use of land in the south east corner. There are well over 100 businesses including banks, building societies and offices, several shops, public houses, take aways, coffee shop and café for a wide choice of food and drink. Just a few miles West of Long Stratton is the village of Forncett St Peter, home to the famous Tas Valley Vineyard. The vineyard offers tours and tasting sessions, and even offers personalised wine.