Welcome to Brantham

Brantham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Brantham is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit.

Brantham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are always made to feel at home. There are also a number of events and activities that take place in Brantham throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a Christmas market.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Brantham is the perfect destination. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Stour is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer boat hire and guided tours. Overall, Brantham is a charming village that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brooklands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Davy	Palfrey Heights Brantham Nr Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1RX 1206392291 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2BT 01473310253 School Website
East Bergholt High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Woodcock	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RJ 01206298200 School Website
Highfields Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Cook	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BN 01206392223 School Website
Mistley Norman Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Carter-Tufnell	Remercie Road Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1LS 01206392675 School Website
Manningtree High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Morris	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BW 01206392852 School Website
Tattingstone Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Derrett	Church Road Tattingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2NA 01473328488 School Website
Lawford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Fairbairn	Long Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2EF 01206393585 School Website
East Bergholt Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Mitchell And Mrs Sarah Baker	School Lane East Bergholt Suffolk CO7 6SW 01206298202 School Website
Capel St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sean Cornish	The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EG 01473310386 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 1.66 Miles

Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 1.86 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 4.81 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 6.45 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 7.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Riverside Taxis Ltd 01206 397563 Henley Court, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1EQ 1.75 Miles
Stour Cabs 01206 393935 17 Railway St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1DS 1.87 Miles
Trouble Free Transfers 07894 084550 87 Harwich Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1NA 2.19 Miles
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 2.61 Miles
Topmarx Taxis 01206 395449 Freshfields/Shop Rd, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PY 3.88 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 4.23 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 4.29 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 07794 536867 19 Forester Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TF 4.76 Miles
Airport Transfers 07814 101650 2 Manningtree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8SP 5.40 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 5.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co11 40D - Church Lane Brantham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 35 - Brantham Spso Birch Drive Brantham Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co7 316D - Brantham Road East Bergholt Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 41D - Palfrey Heights Grove Road Brantham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 124D - East End East Bergholt Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 70D - The Street Brantham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 55D - The Street Cattawade Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Hazel Shrub Bentley Ipswich Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 42 - Bergholt Road Cattawade Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ip9 Bentley Stores Capel Road Bentley Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Bentley Station House Station Road Bentley Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 43 - Manningtree Cfpo Riverside Avenue East Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co7 54D - White Horse Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 32D - Victoria Crescent Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 500 - Manningtree Delivery Office High Street Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Riverside Health Ctr 01206 397070	The Riverside Health Ctr Station Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1AA
Constable Country Rural Medical Practice 01206 298272	Constable Country Mp Heath Road, East Bergholt Colchester Essex CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT

Local Stores

Brantham
Blenhiem Close
Brantham
Manningtree
Suffolk
CO11 1TR
01449 740214
Store Website
0.35 miles

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SPAR - Ardleigh Village Service Station
Colchester Road
Ardleigh
Colchester
CO7 7PA
01206 231174
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
Factory Lane Cattawade Brantham Manningtree Essex CO11 1QL 01206 391511 brantham@highcliffvets.com Website 1.03 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 2.45 miles

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Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
Peeler'S End Upper Street Stratford St. Mary Colchester Essex CO7 6LW 01206 323414 ssm-penrosevets@lineone.net Website 3.86 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 4.20 miles

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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 5.20 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 5.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 1.77 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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 5.49 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 5.49 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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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 6.03 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 6.23 miles

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 8.71 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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