Welcome to Blundeston

Blundeston is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of the town of Lowestoft and is home to a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Blundeston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning tower and spire. Another historic building in the village is the Blundeston Windmill, which was built in the early 19th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving delicious food and drink.

Blundeston is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning views of the coastline and countryside. There are also a number of nature reserves and wildlife parks in the area, including the RSPB Minsmere and Africa Alive! safari park. Overall, Blundeston is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Blundeston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Laflin	Church Road Blundeston Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5AX 01502730488 School Website
Hopton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kellie Egleton	Coast Road Hopton-On-Sea Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 9BT 1502730489 School Website
Corton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Rowland	The Street Corton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5HW 01502730596 School Website
Benjamin Britten Academy Of Music And Mathematics Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Mcatear	Blyford Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PZ 01502582312 School Website
Somerleyton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Clifford	The Green Somerleyton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5PT 1502730503 School Website
Gunton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsten Stone	Gainsborough Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4LX 01502584661 School Website
The Limes Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Thompson	Lime Avenue Oulton Lowestoft NR32 3BQ 1502449200 School Website
Woods Loke Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Joel Crawley	Butley Drive Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3EB 1502561234 School Website
The Ashley School Academy Trust Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Ms Sally Garrett	Ashley Downs Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4EU 01502565439 School Website
Oulton Broad Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie White	Christmas Lane Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3JX 01502565930 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Somerleyton Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN 2.32 Miles

Oulton Broad North Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ 2.82 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 3.43 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 3.48 Miles

Lowestoft Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG 3.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Cabs 01502 583838 7 Lawn Grove, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4XG 1.69 Miles
Harbor Cabs 07828 213809 15 Crestview Dr, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EL 2.33 Miles
Five Six Taxis 01502 565656 109 Oulton Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4QW 2.62 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01502 565656 109 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4QW 2.62 Miles
51 Taxis Ltd - Lowestoft Taxis 515151 01502 515151 Unit 8 Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 2.99 Miles
Five One Taxis 01502 566566 Unit 8/Harbour Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 2.99 Miles
Aby Cars 01502 511771 24 Reeve Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1UF 3.20 Miles
5 7 2 Taxis 01502 572572 24 Dorley Dale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1UF 3.20 Miles
P And P Executive Travel 01502 584327 92 Wollaston Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PF 3.27 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01502 500000 2 Pier Ter, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AB 3.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street Blundeston Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Market Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Popular Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Queensway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White House Farm Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
The Street Lound Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Somerleyton Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuckoo Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunton Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Potters Leisure Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatacre Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bently Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hopton Medical Centre	Station Road Hopton Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 9BE
Crestview, Lowestoft 01502 564366	Crestview Medical Centre 141 Crestview Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4TW
Coastal Health South 01502 565936	1A Bridge Road Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ
Bridge Road Surgery 01502 565936	The Surgery 1A Bridge Rd,Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ
High Street Surgery 01502 589151	The Surgery High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1JE

Local Stores

Petrol Hopton On Sea
Lowestoft Road
Hopton on Sea
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 9AH
01502 731628
Store Website
1.52 miles

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SPAR - Lowestoft
96-100 Hall Road
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3NN
01502 587401
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Village Rise
1 Village Rise Weston Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PT 01502 573982 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 1.98 miles
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The Veterinary Surgery
Alexandra Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PL 01502 572141 enquiries@veterinary-hospital.co.uk Website 3.31 miles

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London Road Vet Lowestoft Ltd
55 London Road South Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0AS 01502 572107 office@londonroadvetlowestoft.co.uk Website 3.73 miles
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The Veterinary Hospital
Magdalen Way Gorleston Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 7BN 01493 661833 enquiries@veterinary-hospital.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8JD 01502 531 999 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 4.63 miles
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Haven Veterinary Surgeons
The Veterinary Centre Queen Annes Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0LE 01493 416700 adminandinsurance@havenveterinary.co.uk Website 5.17 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 12.15 miles

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 12.70 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 14.06 miles

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Salhouse Broad
Broad Car Park Lower St Salhouse Norwich NR13 6RX 16.21 miles

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 16.97 miles

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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 17.02 miles

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