Welcome to Harleston

Harleston is a small market town located in the county of Norfolk, England. The town is situated on the River Waveney, which forms the border between Norfolk and Suffolk. Harleston has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, and many of its buildings and landmarks reflect this. The town is known for its beautiful architecture, including the 15th-century St. John the Baptist Church and the Georgian-era Corn Exchange.

Harleston is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, thanks to its charming atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The town is also home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering visitors a taste of local cuisine and culture.

Despite its small size, Harleston has a thriving community and a range of amenities to cater to its residents. The town has a primary school, a library, and a community centre, as well as a number of sports clubs and societies. Harleston is also well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities such as Norwich and Ipswich. Overall, Harleston is a charming and welcoming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 18.1°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (A 3-16 Church Of England School) Academy Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Rob Connelly	Wilderness Lane Harleston Norfolk IP20 9DD 1379852561 School Website
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website
Alburgh With Denton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leigh Goodhew	School Road Alburgh Harleston Norfolk IP20 0BW 1986788678 School Website
Pulham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Beckett	Harleston Road Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4SZ 01379676313 School Website
Fressingfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	School Lane, Stradbroke Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5RU 1379586393 School Website
Dickleburgh Church Of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Harvey Lane Dickleburgh Diss Norfolk IP21 4NL 1379740080 School Website
Tivetshall Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Ridgeon	School Road Tivetshall St Mary Norwich Norfolk NR15 2BP 1379677350 School Website
Stradbroke Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Hunt	Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH 1379384415 School Website
St Edmund's Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Heckfield Green Hoxne Eye Suffolk IP21 5AD 1379668283 School Website
Stradbroke High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Karen Millar	Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN 01379384387 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 7.61 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 9.56 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 10.39 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 12.06 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 12.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 3.56 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 4.18 Miles
Alm Taxis 01508 536825 10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD 6.67 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01508 532452 Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH 6.69 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 6.78 Miles
Alm Taxis 01379 608602 32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH 6.86 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01379 674791 New House/Church Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH 7.22 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 7.58 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 7.58 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 7.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harleston Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip20 Wilderness Lane Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 London Road Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Mendham Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Weavers Croft Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Jays Green Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Needham Road Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Fuller Road Harleston Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip20 Maltings Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Street Starston Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Heath House Weybread Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Cross Roads Starston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Road Needham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Wortwell Road Redenhall Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel Mendham Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX
Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 586456	Fressingfield Medical Ctr New Street, Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PJ
Stradbroke Surgery	Stradbroke Medical Centre Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN

Local Stores

Harleston New
Bullock Fair Close
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AT
01379 262150
Store Website
0.16 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 0.16 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Sat	15:00	18:00
Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
Sun	closed	closed
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 0.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Wellesley Road Tharston Industrial Estate Long Stratton Norfolk NR15 2PD 01508 530686 longstratton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.69 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 7.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Broaden Lane Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LU 01508 498718 info@pawsindoors.co.uk Website 7.25 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 7.55 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 5.00 miles

Location what3words photo.interest.difficult

Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 6.99 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 9.80 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 12.82 miles

Location what3words inspector.buying.gone

Whitlingham Lake
Beautiful Part Of Norfolk Countryside That Has The Scenery Of A Coastal Area, But Handy Location Of Being Inner City. On A Day With Good Weather The Atmosphere Is Buzzing With Families, Dog Walkers And Naturists. Perfect For A Change Of Scenery And Lovely Views. Whitlingham Ln Lancashire 15.32 miles

Location what3words unwanted.timing.spark

Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 15.79 miles Westleton/Dunwich

Location what3words powder.difficult.sheds

Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Mist	Mist
Temp	23°C	21.7°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	21.6°C	27.1°C	31.3°C	32.9°C	31.9°C	25.9°C	22.2°C	21.1°C
Feels Like	25°C	21.7°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	21.6°C	29.2°C	33.8°C	35.2°C	33.6°C	27.9°C	23.5°C	21.1°C

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	Mist	Light rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Mist	Mist	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	20.5°C	20.3°C	20°C	20.6°C	23°C	26.8°C	26.3°C	24.9°C	23.8°C	22.1°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	20.5°C	20.3°C	20°C	20.6°C	25.3°C	28.8°C	28.3°C	26.8°C	25.8°C	23.1°C	21.7°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Fog	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	20.4°C	19°C	17.6°C	16.4°C	17.2°C	19.8°C	23.5°C	24.9°C	24.5°C	23°C	21.6°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	20.4°C	19°C	17.6°C	16.4°C	17.2°C	19.8°C	24.6°C	26.1°C	26°C	25.1°C	21.6°C	20.7°C

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