Welcome to Farnham

Farnham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Saxmundham and 3 miles north of the village of Stratford St Andrew. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Farnham House and the 12th-century St Mary's Church.

Farnham is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The Farnham Bell is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of traditional pub food and a selection of real ales. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area and is highly regarded by parents and teachers alike.

Despite its small size, Farnham has a rich history and is home to a number of interesting landmarks and attractions. The village is situated on the River Alde, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The nearby Snape Maltings is a cultural hub, hosting a range of events and performances throughout the year. The village is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Farnham is a charming and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Benhall St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Parslow-Williams	School Lane Benhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1HE 01728602407 School Website
Saxmundham Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Philpott	Seaman Avenue Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DZ 01728633910 School Website
Snape Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gallagher	Church Road Snape Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1QG 1728688373 School Website
Saxmundham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Singleton (Acting)	Brook Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1XQ 1728602205 School Website
Kelsale Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Mcmeekin	Carlton Road Kelsale Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NP 01728602297 School Website
Rendlesham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Thomas	Sycamore Drive Rendlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2GF 1394462190 School Website
Coldfair Green Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Judith Avenue Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1UY 1728830649 School Website
Wickham Market Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Murray	Dallinghoo Road Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RP 01728746405 School Website
Easton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Ratcliffe	Easton Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0ED 01728746387 School Website
Summerhill School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Readhead	Westward Ho Leiston Suffolk Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HY 1728830540 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 2.37 Miles

Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 3.45 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 6.55 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 7.65 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 8.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hart Cars 01728 602009 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD 2.31 Miles
Swift Cars 01728 602986 Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE 2.93 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 3.83 Miles
Rendlesham Taxi 07980 386782 Bentwaters Parks, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW 4.20 Miles
Base Cars 01394 420716 21 Sparrows Croft Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TG 4.34 Miles
Oscars 01728 830614 11 The Fitches, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UX 4.44 Miles
Millers Taxi 01728 745070 Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS 4.54 Miles
A And N Cars 01728 635042 11 Cross Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4DF 5.25 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 5.28 Miles
A2b Taxis 01728 633003 1A High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 5.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street Farnham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Stratford Corner Stratford St Andrew Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Low Street Benhall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Friday Street Farnham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Park Road Benhall Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 The Green Benhall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Wadd Lane Snape Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Main Road Little Glenham Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ip17 Bigsby's Corner Saxmundham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Road Great Glenham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Youth Hostel Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Church Common Snape Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Sternfield Street Sternfield Saxmundham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Seaman Avenue Saxmundham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 South Entrance Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Saxmundham Health - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lambsale Meadow Saxmundham IP17 1DY
Saxmundham Health Centre 01728 602022	Saxmundham Health Centre Lambsale Mdw, N.Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DY
Rendlesham Surgery 01394 420555	Rendlesham Surgery 6 Acer Road Rendlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2GA
Wickham Market Medical Centre 01728 747101	Wickham Market Med.Ctr. Chapel Lane, Wickham Mrkt Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SB
Leiston Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Main Street Leiston IP16 4ES

Local Stores

Wickham Market
14-18 High Street
Wickham Market
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 0HE
01728 746313
Store Website
4.70 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge
Melton Road
Woodbridge
IP12 1NH
01394 380664
Store Website
8.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fromus Veterinary Group
Fromus House Street Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DU 01728 602 599 Lab.fromus@cvsvets.com Website 2.51 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
Walnut Tree Avenue Rendlesham Suffolk IP12 2GG 01394 420964 info@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Saxon Vets
22 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HE 01728 747427 contact@saxonvets.com Website 4.71 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 5.13 miles
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Leiston Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1D Eastlands Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LL 01728 833566 marina@leistonvets.co.uk Website 5.76 miles
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Aldeburgh Vets
Hall Farm Lane Saxmundmam Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5GY contact@aldeburghvets.co.uk Website 6.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rendlesham Forest
Easy Walk Across Forest Floor, Grass And Dirt Paths. Dogs Can Go Lead-Free And Plenty Of Sights And Smells. Ponds For A Quick Dip Too :) £3.30 For All Day Parking, Toilets Located In Carpark. Food Available Seasonally. 103 The Folly Tangham Woodbridge IP12 3NF 7.29 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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Sutton Hoo River Deben
This 17Km (11 Mile) Walk Starts And Finishes At The Sutton Hoo National Trust Car Park. An Alternative Start Point, Avoiding The National Trust Entry, Is Shown On The Map Above. Although This Still Takes You Through The National Trust Site, It Uses Rights Of Way Which Are Free. Woodbridge 8.07 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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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 8.22 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

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 8.40 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 8.51 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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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 8.53 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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