Welcome to Eriswell

Eriswell is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the edge of the Breckland area, which is known for its unique landscape and wildlife. The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has been inhabited by various groups of people over the centuries. Today, Eriswell is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a close-knit community and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

One of the main attractions in Eriswell is the RAF Mildenhall airbase, which is located just outside the village. The base is home to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, which provides aerial refueling support to US and NATO aircraft. The base also hosts a number of other units, including the 352nd Special Operations Wing and the 727th Air Mobility Squadron. Visitors to Eriswell can often see aircraft taking off and landing at the base, and there are also regular air shows and events held throughout the year.

Another popular attraction in Eriswell is the nearby Thetford Forest, which is one of the largest lowland forests in the UK. The forest covers over 18,000 hectares and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. There are also numerous walking and cycling trails throughout the forest, as well as picnic areas and campsites for those who want to spend more time exploring the area. Overall, Eriswell is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its rich history and close-knit community to its stunning natural surroundings and unique attractions.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Heath Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Brown	Girton Close Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7PT 01638713430 School Website
Beck Row Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Shayler	The Street Beck Row Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8AE 1638713001
St Marys Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorna Rourke	Trinity Avanue Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7LR 01638713317 School Website
On Track Education Mildenhall Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Taylor	82E & F Fred Dannatt Road Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7RD 1638715555 School Website
Mildenhall College Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Hood	Bury Road Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7HT 01638714645 School Website
Lakenheath Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Tingey	Mill Road Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9DU 01842860256 School Website
The Pines Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Darby	Manor Wood Red Lodge Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8WL 1638790135 School Website
West Row Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elisabeth Close	Beeches Road West Row Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8NY 1638715680 School Website
St Christopher's Cevcp School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline James	St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent Red Lodge Bellflower Crescent Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8XQ 1638750342
Isleham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Deacon	Malting Lane Isleham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5RZ 01638780336 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 5.03 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 6.34 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 6.80 Miles

Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 7.13 Miles

Soham Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY 8.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Phoenix Taxis 01638 533060 Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PR 1.64 Miles
K And A Cars 01842 819888 8 Beaumont Court, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PD 5.52 Miles
Weeting Cars 01842 810436 16 Coronation Pl, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EP 5.92 Miles
Carters Brandon Cars 01842 811430 79 Rowan Drive, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 6.04 Miles
Carter M R 01842 811430 79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 6.04 Miles
Border Cars 01842 814488 73 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 6.04 Miles
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 6.18 Miles
Cabline Taxis 01638 751999 2 The Close, Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7RA 6.49 Miles
David Jarvis Cars 01638 750967 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7PZ 7.17 Miles
Fencabs 01353 669966 Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN 8.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip27 The Street Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ip27 Shopping Centre Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip28(D) The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Wilde Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Aspal Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Girton Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Chiswick Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27 Raf Lakenheath Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip28(D) Woodlands Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Field Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28 Mildenhall Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip28(D) Holmsey Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Folly Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Brandon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Market Cross Surgery 01638 713109	The Market Cross Surgery 7 Market Place,Mildenhall Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7EG
The White House Surgery 01638 552211	10-10A Market Place Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7EF
Lakenheath Surgery 01842 860400	The Surgery 135 High Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9EP
The Reynard Surgery 01638 552211	Turnpike Road Red Lodge Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8JZ
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Surgery Bury Road Brandon IP27 0BU

Local Stores

Lakenheath
46-50 High Street
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DS
01842 862916
Store Website
2.93 miles

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SPAR - Feltwell
25 High Street
Feltwell
IP26 4AF
Store Website
7.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aquarius Veterinary Centre
Field Road Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7AL 01638 717871 Website 1.61 miles
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St David'S Poultry Team - Cambridge
1A Gregory Road Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7DF 01392 872932 info@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk Website 1.91 miles

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Eastgate Veterinary Group
Police Station Square Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7ER 01638 713980 mildenhall@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 2.26 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse 71 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AU 01842 814043 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 6.53 miles
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Please note that Monday through to Friday we close between 12:15 and 13:15
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Ash Tree Veterinary Centre
6 Pilgrim Court Kennett Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8FA 01638 554 477 enquiries@ashtreevets.com Website 7.39 miles
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Animal Health Trust Diagnostic Laboratory Services
Animal Health Trust Lanwades Park Kentford Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7UU 08700 502426 diagnostics@aht.org.uk Website 7.59 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 2.84 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 4.44 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 5.80 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 5.86 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 7.11 miles West Stow

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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 11.61 miles

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