Welcome to Gainsborough

Gainsborough is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Brett 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 the village is the Gainsborough Old Hall, which is a medieval manor house that dates back to the 15th century.

The village of Gainsborough is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Suffolk. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. There are also many local pubs and restaurants in the village, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample some of the local beers and ales.

Despite its small size, Gainsborough is a vibrant and thriving community. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, and there are many local events and festivals that take place throughout the year. These events include the Gainsborough Festival, which is a celebration of the village's history and culture, and the Gainsborough Christmas Market, which is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the region. Overall, Gainsborough is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Suffolk.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -0.2°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Willis	Nacton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9JL 1473728564 School Website
Alderwood Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:8-14 Head Teacher Mr Tom Baker	Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW 1473725860 School Website
First Base Ipswich Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Laws	Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW 1473719553 School Website
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kimberly Morton	Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW 1473320413 School Website
Sir Bobby Robson School Free Schools Special Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Adam Dabin	Lindbergh Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9FA 1473556210 School Website
Ipswich Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Abbie Thorrington	Braziers Wood Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0SP 01473550040 School Website
Morland Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Crane	Morland Road Ipswich IP3 0LH 1473727646 School Website
New Skill Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Winston	Wolsey House 2-5 The Drift Nacton Road Ipswich IP3 9QR 1473290276 School Website
Rose Hill Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Georgina Bright	Derby Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8DL 1473727552 School Website
Cliff Lane Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Principal Carrie Broom	Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PJ 01473251604 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 0.78 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 1.88 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 3.09 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 6.79 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 6.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P And F Executive Minibus Ltd 01473 272233 10 Coniston Square West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9HB 0.22 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 01473 448448 19 Fitzmaurice Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9AX 0.39 Miles
Only Airports 07852 352825 14 Lindbergh Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QU 0.45 Miles
Ipswich Cabs 289 01473 289289 Garden Cottage/Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AY 0.99 Miles
National Car Rental 01473 589803 538 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PN 1.55 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 1.63 Miles
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 1.69 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 1.72 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd 01473 888888 16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB 1.90 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 2.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip3 Benacre Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Reynolds Road Post Office (One Stop) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ip3 Frampton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Felix Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Lindbergh Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Robeck Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Braziers Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Cliff Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip3 Warren Heath 478 Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Felixstowe Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip3 Ravenswood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Bixley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice 01473 719112	Felixstowe Rd Med Prac 235 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BN
The Derby Road Practice 01473 728121	Derby Road Surgery 52 Derby Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8DN
Ravenswood Medical Practice 01473 271122	Ravenswood Health Centre 24 Hening Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9QJ
Ravenswood Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	24 Hening Avenue Ipswich IP3 9QJ
Suffolk Gp+ 01473 344930	Riverside Clinic 2 Landseer Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AZ

Local Stores

Gainsborough
219 Clapgate Lane
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 0RF
01473 727626
Store Website
0.13 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane
93 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ 01473 216 042 clifflane@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Trinity Veterinary Surgery
476 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8SU 01473 729369 enquiries@trinityvets.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
412 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EJ 01473 274040 Ipswich@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2DF 01473 255789 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles

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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 2.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.53 miles

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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 1.25 miles

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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 1.84 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 7.16 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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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 7.69 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

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 7.84 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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Weather Forecast

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