Welcome to Kenton

Kenton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Debenham and 10 miles north-east of the town of Ipswich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Greyhound.

The history of Kenton can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Chentuna". The village has a rich agricultural heritage and was once home to a number of farms and smallholdings. Today, the village is still predominantly rural, with many of its residents working in agriculture or related industries. The village is also popular with tourists, who come to enjoy the peaceful countryside and explore the local area.

Despite its small size, Kenton has a strong sense of community and a number of local events and activities take place throughout the year. These include the annual village fete, which is held in the summer and features a range of stalls, games, and entertainment. The village also has a cricket team, which plays in the local league, and a number of other clubs and societies catering to a range of interests. Overall, Kenton is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sir Robert Hitcham Church Of England Voluntary Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Dumolo	School Corner Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6PL 01728860201 School Website
Bedfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Bedfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7EA 1728628306 School Website
Debenham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Simon Martin	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6BL 01728860213 School Website
Worlingworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil	Worlingworth Shop Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7HX 01728628397 School Website
Earl Soham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Carlyle	Earl Soham The Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SA 01728685359 School Website
Occold Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Paul Parslow-Williams	The Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PL 1379678330 School Website
Wetheringsett Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Jeffries	Church Street Wetheringsett – Cum- Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5QX 1449703935 School Website
Thorndon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Jones	The Street Thorndon Eye Suffolk IP23 7JR 1379678392 School Website
Wetheringsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Church Street Wetheringsett Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PJ 1449766215 School Website
Helmingham Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Hawes	School Road Helmingham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EX 1473890267 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 9.29 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.41 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 9.77 Miles

Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 10.53 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 11.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Cars 01728 638558 Corner Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7JX 5.71 Miles
Warnes Cars 01728 724160 2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG 5.91 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 5.99 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 6.07 Miles
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 7.63 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 8.30 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 8.93 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 9.07 Miles
Millers Taxi 01728 745070 Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS 9.12 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 9.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kenton Forge Kenton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Kenton Junction Kenton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Eye Road Kenton Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Kenton Hall Kenton Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monk Soham Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Bedingfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Monk Soham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Little Green Southolt Eye No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Horse Pond Corner Bedfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Southholt Spdo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 St Marys Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Hennicker Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Debenham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip14 Clowes Corner Ashfield Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Lock Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Debenham - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6QU
Debenham Group Practice 01728 860248	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QU
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL
The Surgery, Earl Soham 01728 685325	Earl Soham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SF

Local Stores

Debenham
1 Chancery Lane
Debenham
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6RN
01728 861997
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 2.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Deben Valley Equine Limited
Birds Lane Framsden Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6HR 01728 685123 admin@debenvalleyvet.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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24 hour emergency service
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Plus out of hours emergency service

Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 5.00 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 6.12 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 6.75 miles
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Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 9.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 10.39 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

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

Location what3words wept.perfumed.flotation

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

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 14.85 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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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 14.95 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 14.96 miles

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Weather Forecast

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