Welcome to Belstead

Belstead is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ipswich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Belstead is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community.

One of the most notable features of Belstead is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Belstead is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The pub, The Belstead Arms, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a welcoming atmosphere. The village hall is used for a variety of events, including community meetings, concerts, and weddings. Overall, Belstead is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby Ipswich.

Local Schools

School	Details
Belstead House Adult Education Centre Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Sprites Lane Belstead Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NA
The Bridge School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Hazel Simmons	Sprites Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3ND 1473556200 School Website
Gusford Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Pippa Wake	Sheldrake Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9LQ 01473682148 School Website
Copdock Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	School Hill Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HY 01473730337 School Website
Sprites Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Motiur Rahman	Stonechat Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0SA 01473685040 School Website
Suffolk One Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Jake Robson	Scrivener Drive Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3SU 01473556603 School Website
The Willows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Arch	Downing Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ER 1473683178 School Website
The Oaks Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Pentreath And Mr Philip Palmer	Aster Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0NR 01473684994 School Website
Chantry Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Craig D'cunha	Mallard Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9LR 01473687181 School Website
Include Suffolk Other Independent School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Daryl Bates	Springvale Court Hadleigh Road Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3AS 1473232211 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 2.16 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 3.44 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 4.38 Miles

Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 6.00 Miles

Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 6.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 0.12 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 0.18 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 07794 536867 19 Forester Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TF 0.48 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 1.27 Miles
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 1.62 Miles
Ipswich Cabs 289 01473 289289 Garden Cottage/Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AY 2.71 Miles
A14 Limousines 01473 784905 4 Cardigan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PF 2.78 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 2.92 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 2.92 Miles
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 2.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip8 Grove Hill Belstead Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Sycamore Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ellenbrook Green Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip2 Wilmslow Drive (Flats) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Tesco Copdock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip2 Alderlee No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Manchester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Janebrook Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Holcolme Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Pearsons Way Copdock Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Fountains Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Rookwood London Road Copdock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Bunting Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Winchester Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pinewood - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pinewood Site Ipswich IP8 3SL
Pinewood Surgery, Ipswich 01473 682614	Pinewood Surgery Shepherd Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3SL
Hawthorn Drive Surgery 01473 556767	Hawthorn Drive Surgery 206 Hawthorn Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0QQ
Stoke Park Medical Centre 01473 686439	Stoke Park Medical Centre 76 Lanercost Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DP
Burlington Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	12-14 Burlington Road Ipswich IP1 2EU

Local Stores

Belstead Hills
310 Sheldrake Drive
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 9LF
01473 682454
Store Website
0.80 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Ipswich Veterinary Centre
1 Donald Mackintosh Way Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LQ 01473 555000 kathryn.smith@ipswichvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.05 miles
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The Barn Veterinary Practice
The Barn Veterinary Surgery Wenham Road Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EY 01473 730213 info@barnvets.com Website 1.63 miles

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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 2.44 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 2.90 miles

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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane
93 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ 01473 216 042 clifflane@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 1.46 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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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 2.87 miles

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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 3.35 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 6.16 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 7.31 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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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 10.84 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

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