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Location & connectivity

Location & connectivity

Forster Park,
a place to call home

Situated on the outskirts of vibrant Stevenage, this community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Surrounded by green open spaces yet just moments from shops, schools and excellent transport links, it’s a place where peaceful living meets everyday practicality. Discover a lifestyle that’s both relaxed and well connected, all within easy reach of home.

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Effortless connections

Norwich offers excellent travel links, making it easy to reach popular locations both within the region and beyond.

By Road:
  • St Albans 30 min
  • Cambridge 49 min
  • Milton Keynes 55 min
By Train:
  • London Kings Cross 23 min
  • Cambridge 39 min
  • Peterborough 28 min
By Bus:
  • Norwich City Centre 20 min
  • Norwich Train Station 30 min
  • Broadland Business Park 40 min
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital 1 hr
By Bike:
  • Harrison's Wood 5 min
  • Tesco superstore 10 min
  • Salhouse Train Station 10 min
  • Norwich City Centre 20 min

Norwich is well-connected by a network of major roads linking you with major cities or with the coast, ensuring smooth travel to various destinations:

A147
Arrive in the city centre in 11 minutes

A11
This primary route links Norwich to London and the Midlands via Cambridge.

A47
Connecting Norwich to Great Yarmouth in the east and Peterborough in the west, the A47 is a crucial corridor for regional travel.

A140
Running south from Norwich to Ipswich, the A140 provides another important link to the southern region.

With a stop less than a minute walk away, travelling by bus is easy and accessible.

City5
Passing through Salhouse Road, this route connects Rackheath to Norwich City Centre, with a service arriving every 30 minutes.

Arrive on this service to Castle Meadow and pick up the 14 bus to take you directly to Norwich Train Station in just 3 minutes!

Sprowston Park & Ride
A reliable service that takes you into the city, stopping by Norwich Castle in 38 minutes, a 5 minute drive away from Woodland Heath.

As a major rail hub, Norwich railway station provides frequent and reliable services to several key destinations:

London Liverpool Street
1 hour 50 minutes
Direct trains to London,, making it convenient for business or leisure trips to the capital.

Cambridge
1 hour 20 minutes
A direct service to Cambridge, ideal for accessing this historic university city.

Ipswich
40 minutes
Regular services to Ipswich are available with a short journey time.

Norwich City Council provides a wealth of information on the cycle routes that connect the city centre with surrounding areas.

One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

Pink Pedalway
One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

A hub of opportunity

Offering a unique mix of modern living and historic charm, this location is set against the scenic backdrop of the Hertfordshire countryside. With peaceful surroundings and beautiful views, it is a relaxing place to call home, just a short journey from the energy and opportunity of London. It is the ideal spot for those who want the calm of the countryside without losing touch with the buzz of the city.

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Local schools

Stevenage and Hertfordshire provides families with a wide selection of high-quality educational institutions, guaranteeing that children have access to outstanding schooling options from primary through to college.

*Distances taken from Google Maps.
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