Welcome to Cratfield

Cratfield is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Halesworth and 20 miles north-east of Ipswich. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Cratfield is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable buildings in Cratfield is the Church of St. Mary. This Grade I listed building dates back to the 13th century and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Suffolk. The church features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events throughout the year.

Cratfield is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a farm shop. The village shop stocks a range of essentials, including groceries, newspapers, and fresh bread. The pub, The Cratfield Poacher, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local ales and home-cooked food. The farm shop, located on the outskirts of the village, sells a range of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, and meat. Overall, Cratfield is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Laxfield Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Minns	Framlingham Road Laxfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8HD 1986798344 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
Bramfield House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bailey	Walpole Road Bramfield Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9AB 1986784235 School Website
Wilby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roisin Wiseman	Wilby Eye Suffolk IP21 5LR 01379384708 School Website
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Milk	Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BU 1986873194 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
Dennington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Paul Parslow-Williams	Laxfield Road Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AE 1728638206 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
Bramfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Bridge Street Bramfield Halesworth IP19 9HZ 1986784205 School Website
Holton St Peter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Starkl	Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL 1986872297 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 4.92 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 6.47 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 7.98 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 8.61 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 11.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 4.74 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 5.52 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 5.99 Miles
Darsham Cars Taxi Service 01728 668039 Stradbroke House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3PL 6.51 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 7.14 Miles
Warnes Cars 01728 724160 2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG 7.48 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 7.52 Miles
Swift Cars 01728 602986 Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE 7.71 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 8.17 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 8.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip19 Bell Green Cratfield Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Cratfield Hall Cratfield Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Crossways Huntingfield Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Linstead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Street Huntingfield Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Halesworth Road Fressingfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laxfield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ubbeston Green Ubbeston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Bridge Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 White Post Corner Fressingfield Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Cookley Corner Cookley Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 White Horse Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Long Lane Peasonhall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 586456	Fressingfield Medical Ctr New Street, Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PJ
C1 Esterase 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HP
Cutlers Hill Surgery 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Bungay Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SG
Stradbroke Surgery	Stradbroke Medical Centre Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN
Park View Yoxford 01728 830526	Park View Yoxford Suffolk IP17 3EU

Local Stores

Laxfield
High Street
Laxfield
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 8DH
01986 798207
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR Halesworth
SPAR
13 The Thoroughfare
Halesworth
IP19 8AH
01986 875479
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 5.18 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.33 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 6.73 miles
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 7.04 miles
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Earl Soham Veterinary Centre Ltd T/A Framlingham Vets
Unit 1, Potter'S Business Park Station Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9EE 01728 621 666 reception@framlinghamvets.com Website 7.81 miles
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Fromus Veterinary Group
Fromus House Street Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DU 01728 602 599 Lab.fromus@cvsvets.com Website 8.58 miles
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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 7.07 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 9.30 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

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 9.59 miles Westleton/Dunwich

Location what3words powder.difficult.sheds

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 9.86 miles

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 11.01 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Minsmere Sizewell
This Circular Walk Takes You Along The Shingle Coast, Past The Rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve To The Sizewell Nuclear Power Stations. Here You Can See The Cormorants Resting On The Old Outflows And Hoards Of Gulls Feeding Off The Warm Water Outflow From Sizewell B. The Route Then Cuts Inland Through Woods And Heathland, Through The Village Of Eastbridge With Its Pub. Then Up Through The Western Edge Of Rspb Minsmere And Dunwich Heath. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 11.05 miles As This Is A Circular Route, You Could Start From The Sizewell Beach Car Park (Chargeable In Summer, Free In Winter), Where There Is A Summer Cafe Or From The National Trust Car Park At Coastguard Cottages (Chargeable All Year Unless You Are A National Trust Member), Where There Is A Cafe.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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