Welcome to Great Wenham

Great Wenham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and greenery. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Great Wenham is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

The village of Great Wenham has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a taste of the local cuisine.

Great Wenham is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a number of walking and cycling trails that wind through the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors can observe a variety of rare and endangered species. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Great Wenham has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Capel St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sean Cornish	The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EG 01473310386 School Website
East Bergholt High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Woodcock	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RJ 01206298200 School Website
East Bergholt Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Mitchell And Mrs Sarah Baker	School Lane East Bergholt Suffolk CO7 6SW 01206298202 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2BT 01473310253 School Website
Stratford St Mary Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Karen Bilner	Strickmere Stratford St Mary Suffolk CO7 6YG 01206323236 School Website
Hintlesham And Chattisham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Jackson	George Street Hintlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NH 1473652344 School Website
Hadleigh High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Shingleton	High Lands Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HU 01473823496 School Website
Copdock Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	School Hill Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HY 01473730337 School Website
Hadleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Pilkington	Station Road Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5HQ 01473822161 School Website
Dedham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Chester	Parsons Field Dedham Colchester Essex CO7 6BZ 01206322242 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 4.10 Miles

Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 5.02 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 6.28 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 7.65 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 7.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 1.44 Miles
Hadleigh Executive Travel 01473 828222 23 Cottesford Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JA 3.33 Miles
Beaumont Cars 01473 827096 74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU 3.73 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh 01787 881212 High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL 3.82 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 4.00 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 4.00 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 4.09 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 4.11 Miles
Riverside Taxis Ltd 01206 397563 Henley Court, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1EQ 4.51 Miles
Stour Cabs 01206 393935 17 Railway St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1DS 4.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co7 308D - Wenham Road Great Wenham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 179 - Great Wenham Rectory Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Mill Hill / Mill Close Capel St Mary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 106-108 The Street Capel St Mary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 201 - Holton St Mary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Rectory Close Raydon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 109 - Holton Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Church Raydon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Capel Post Office The Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip7 Woodlands Hall Woodlands Road Raydon Ipswich Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 White Horse Ph London Road Capel St Mary Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 107D - Carriers Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 387D - Elm Road East Bergholt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Rookery Farm Wenham Road Washbrook Ipswich Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Sulleys Hill Raydon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, Capel St. Mary 01473 310203	36 The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EE
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT
Constable Country Rural Medical Practice 01206 298272	Constable Country Mp Heath Road, East Bergholt Colchester Essex CO7 6RT

Local Stores

Capel St Mary
The Street
Capel St Mary
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2EB
01473 311279
Store Website
1.40 miles

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SPAR - Hadleigh
1 - 3 Long Bessels
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 5DB
01473 824888
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
Peeler'S End Upper Street Stratford St. Mary Colchester Essex CO7 6LW 01206 323414 ssm-penrosevets@lineone.net Website 2.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Barn Veterinary Practice
The Barn Veterinary Surgery Wenham Road Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EY 01473 730213 info@barnvets.com Website 2.87 miles

Animals Treated
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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
Factory Lane Cattawade Brantham Manningtree Essex CO11 1QL 01206 391511 brantham@highcliffvets.com Website 3.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
96 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EN 01473 822704 hadleigh@highcliffvets.com Website 3.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ipswich Veterinary Centre
1 Donald Mackintosh Way Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LQ 01473 555000 kathryn.smith@ipswichvetcentre.co.uk Website 4.53 miles
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Animals Treated
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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 4.87 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 4.16 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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 5.67 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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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 6.99 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 7.23 miles

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 8.65 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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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 9.98 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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