Welcome to Alderton

Alderton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated near the coast and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Alderton is its proximity to the coast. The village is just a short drive away from several popular beaches, including Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. These beaches are known for their stunning scenery and are popular with tourists and locals alike. The village is also close to several nature reserves, including the RSPB Minsmere, which is home to a wide variety of bird species.

Despite its small size, Alderton has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of activities, including yoga classes and community meetings. The village pub, The Greyhound, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bawdsey Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Butler	School Lane Bawdsey Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3AR 01394411365 School Website
Hollesley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Wood	School Lane Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3RE 01394411616 School Website
Kingsfleet Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kyrsty Beattie	Ferry Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9LY 01394277897 School Website
Waldringfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Wood	Cliff Road Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QL 01473736276 School Website
Sandlings Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Patricia Toal	Easton Road Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3TD 01394420444 School Website
Colneis Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	Colneis Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9HH 01394284052 School Website
Felixstowe International College Other Independent School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mainprice	Maybush House Maybush Lane Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7NA 1394282388 School Website
Trimley St Martin Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Ross	Kirton Road Trimley St Martin Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0QL 01394448313 School Website
Fairfield Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	High Road West Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9JB 01394283206 School Website
Felixstowe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Emma Wilson-Downes	High Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR 01394288228 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Felixstowe Railway Approach, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9UD 4.76 Miles

Trimley Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0UE 5.18 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 6.09 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 6.37 Miles

Harwich Town George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA 7.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Independent Taxis 01394 284000 85 Roman Way, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9NR 4.02 Miles
Aero Chauffeurs 01394 670666 51 St Georges Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PN 4.13 Miles
Helpful Cabs 01394 200127 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AH 4.97 Miles
Felixstowe Cab Co Ltd 01394 275555 4 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AU 5.18 Miles
1St 4 Taxis 01394 270078 87 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW 5.23 Miles
M And R Cars Woodbridge 01394 386661 30 Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 6.18 Miles
Woodbridge Cars 01473 333888 Unit A, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RY 6.26 Miles
Airport Cars Of Woodbridge 01394 386428 18A Saint Andrew's Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QA 6.50 Miles
A A A Airport Taxis 01394 387756 16 Tennyson Cl, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LB 7.06 Miles
Mk Motorhome Hire 01473 636946 6 Hartree Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2DY 7.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alderton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Steet Alderton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 The Street Bawdsey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Ferry Road Bawdsey Woodbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Bushy Lane Hollesley Woodbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Shingle Street Woodbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Lodge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollesley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip12 Moorlands Hollesley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Ramsholt Arms Woodbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Church Lane Shottisham Ip12 3Hh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Ferry Road Bawdsey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Boyton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Oak Hill Hollesley Woodbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Ferry Boat Inn Felixstowe Ip11 9Rz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Peninsula Practice 01394 411641	The Peninsula Practice Mill Hoo Alderton Suffolk IP12 3DA
Hollesley Village Hall	Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3QR
Woodbridge Medical Centre	Woodbridge Medical Centre Friston Road Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3TW
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grove Road Felixstowe IP11 9GA
Grove Medical Centre 01394 283197	Grove Medical Centre Grove Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9GA

Local Stores

Felixstowe
189 Hamilton Road
Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 7DT
01394 272331
Store Website
4.78 miles

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SPAR Felixstowe
SPAR
105 High Road East
Felixstowe
IP11 9PT
01394 284240
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
83 Queens Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7PE 01394 284554 felixstowe@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 5.17 miles
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Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd
Station Yard Station Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UB 01394 271 112 whitworthvets@gmail.com Website 5.19 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Vets4pets Martlesham Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Beardmore Park Martlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3RU 01473 636 550 ipswichmartlesham@companioncare.co.uk Website 6.43 miles
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The Woodbridge Vets
19 Riduna Park Station Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QT 01394 802803 info@thewoodbridgevets.com Website 6.44 miles
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Melton Veterinary Practice
Spur End Wilford Bridge Spur Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1RH 01394 385425 reception@meltonvets.com Website 6.47 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
18 Grundisburgh Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4HG 01394 380083 info@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 6.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rendlesham Forest
Easy Walk Across Forest Floor, Grass And Dirt Paths. Dogs Can Go Lead-Free And Plenty Of Sights And Smells. Ponds For A Quick Dip Too :) £3.30 For All Day Parking, Toilets Located In Carpark. Food Available Seasonally. 103 The Folly Tangham Woodbridge IP12 3NF 4.19 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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Sutton Hoo
This Is The Sutton Hoo Long Walk Trail. The Walk Covers A Hugely Mixed Landscape, From Grassland To Woodland. The Area Is Part Of The Suffolk Coast And Heaths Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. IP12 3DJ 5.67 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

Sutton Hoo River Deben
This 17Km (11 Mile) Walk Starts And Finishes At The Sutton Hoo National Trust Car Park. An Alternative Start Point, Avoiding The National Trust Entry, Is Shown On The Map Above. Although This Still Takes You Through The National Trust Site, It Uses Rights Of Way Which Are Free. Woodbridge 5.71 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 9.73 miles

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Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 10.16 miles

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 11.56 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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