Welcome to Freckenham

Freckenham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Newmarket and 12 miles southeast of the city of Ely. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church and the Grade II listed Freckenham Manor House.

The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, with evidence of Roman settlements found in the area. In the Middle Ages, Freckenham was a thriving market town and was granted a charter to hold a weekly market and an annual fair. The village was also home to a number of wealthy landowners, including the powerful de Vere family, who owned Freckenham Manor House for over 400 years.

Today, Freckenham is a peaceful and picturesque village with a strong sense of community. It has a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a post office. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. It is also well-connected, with easy access to the A14 and A11, making it a convenient location for commuters. Overall, Freckenham is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 15.2°C

Feels Like: 15.2°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
Fordham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Rankin	Isleham Road Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NL 01638720296 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
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
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
Kennett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Horsley	98 Station Road Kennett Newmarket Cambridgeshire CB8 7QQ 01638750386 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
Cambian Dunbroch School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Sanderson	Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7LG 1638598660 School Website
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 3.74 Miles

Soham Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY 4.78 Miles

Newmarket Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB 5.86 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 7.59 Miles

Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 9.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cabline Taxis 01638 751999 2 The Close, Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7RA 2.99 Miles
David Jarvis Cars 01638 750967 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7PZ 4.38 Miles
Chauffeur Drive 01353 721133 34 The Butts, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AN 4.40 Miles
Acab 01353 624755 7 Tanners Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AB 4.42 Miles
Hiros Cars 01638 614660 51 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BY 4.63 Miles
Armada Taxis 01353 723516 9 Queensway, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BU 4.72 Miles
A 2 B Taxi Services 01638 669966 21 Elliott Close, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7SE 4.97 Miles
A2btaxi Services Newmarket Ltd 01638 724000 21 Elliot Close, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7SE 4.97 Miles
Apple Chauffeurs 01638 661317 13 Croft Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AQ 5.03 Miles
Oland Taxis 01353 723036 86 Mere Side, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XE 5.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip28(D) The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badlingham Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Mildenhall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ip28(D) The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Isleham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
The Causeway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Turnpike Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Bargate House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Isleham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip28(D) West Row Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Boundary Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Reynard Surgery 01638 552211	Turnpike Road Red Lodge Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8JZ
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
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Brewhouse Lane Soham Ely CB7 5JD
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brewhouse Lane Soham Ely CB7 5JD

Local Stores

Isleham
2 West Street
Isleham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5SB
01638 780216
Store Website
2.15 miles

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SPAR - Newmarket
Seahorse
Vicarage Road
Newmarket
CB8 8HP
01638 663498
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eastgate Veterinary Group
Police Station Square Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7ER 01638 713980 mildenhall@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 3.24 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 3.30 miles

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Aquarius Veterinary Centre
Field Road Mildenhall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7AL 01638 717871 Website 3.72 miles
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Ash Tree Veterinary Centre
6 Pilgrim Court Kennett Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8FA 01638 554 477 enquiries@ashtreevets.com Website 3.90 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 3.95 miles
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Pet Doctors Soham
48 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH 01353 720422 soham@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.57 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 7.64 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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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 7.71 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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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 9.17 miles West Stow

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Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Is A Country House In The Village Of Lode, North-East Of Cambridge. The House And Grounds Are Owned By The National Trust, And You And Your Dog Can Enjoy The Trails Surrounding The Property, But Unfortunately Not The House And Gardens Themselves. This Walks Takes You Past Lode Mill And Through The Cambridgeshire Countryside. CB25 9EJ 10.44 miles 6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.

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 11.01 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.4°C	13°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	12°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	20.9°C	20.7°C	18.5°C	14.1°C	13.3°C
Feels Like	12.8°C	11.1°C	9.5°C	8°C	10.1°C	13.8°C	18.2°C	20.8°C	20.7°C	18.5°C	13.3°C	11.9°C

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