Welcome to Ringshall Stocks

Ringshall Stocks is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who love the outdoors. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Ringshall Stocks, which is a popular tourist attraction.

The Ringshall Stocks is a set of medieval stocks that were used to punish criminals in the village. The stocks were made of wood and consisted of two upright posts with a horizontal beam that had holes for the offender's hands and feet. The offender would be locked in the stocks for a period of time as a form of public humiliation. The stocks were last used in the early 19th century and have since become a popular tourist attraction in the village.

Today, Ringshall Stocks is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a number of quaint cottages and traditional pubs, where visitors can enjoy a pint of local ale and a hearty meal. The village is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of scenic trails and footpaths that wind through the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an outdoor adventure, Ringshall Stocks has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: 0.3°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Ringshall School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Gough	Offton Road Ringshall Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2JD 1473658307 School Website
Elmsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Leigh Hilton	The Street Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6PA 1473658303 School Website
Bosmere Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Green	Quinton Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8BP 1449721750 School Website
Acorn Cottage The Lodge Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Karen Randall	Ipswich Road Elmsett Suffolk Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6NY 1473657030
Somersham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Burgess	Church Lane Lower Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PN 01473831251 School Website
Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Linda Curran-Spain	Lavenham Way Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2BZ 01449770462 School Website
Whatfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Shaw	Rectory Road Whatfield Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6QU 01473823309 School Website
Gable End Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Karen Randall	Fen Lane Hitcham Suffolk IP7 7NL 1449744928
Combs Ford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Day	Glemsford Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2PN 1449613112 School Website
Bildeston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Shaw	Newberry Road Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7ES 01449740269 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.30 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 4.57 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 7.90 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 8.17 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 8.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 3.09 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.24 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 4.47 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 4.56 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 4.74 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 4.91 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 5.05 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 5.05 Miles
Beaumont Cars 01473 827096 74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU 5.58 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh 01787 881212 High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL 5.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip14 Village Hall Ringshall Stowmarket Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Great Bricett (Nr Old Vicarage) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Spar Shop Wattisham Married Quarters Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 The Tye Barking Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Fiske Pightle Willisham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 The Glebe Ringshall Stowmarket Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Tollemache Hall Offton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Main Square Raf Wattisham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Fox Meadow Barking Tye Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Officers Quarters Raf Wattisham Gt Bricett Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 St. Marys Close Offton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 School Battisford Stowmarket Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Radar Station Battisford Stowmarket Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Battisford Hall Battisford Stowmarket Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Wallow Lane Great Bricett Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wattisham Medical Centre	Wattisham Medical Centre Building 154 Wattisham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7RA
Needham Market Country Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barking Road Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ
Needham Market Country Practice 01449 720666	Needham Market Country Pr Barking Rd,Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ
Bildeston Health Centre 01449 740254	The Health Centre High Street, Bildeston Ipswich IP7 7EX
Combs Ford Surgery 01449 678333	Combs Ford Surgery Combs Lane Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2SY

Local Stores

Barking Road
16-30 Barking Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8ET
01449 721265
Store Website
3.14 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8NU 01449 722198 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
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Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AH 01449 676966 office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 4.91 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 5.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 6.80 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Barn Veterinary Practice
Ashcroft Road Surgery 2A Ashcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AA 01473 743460 barn.ashcroft@zen.co.uk 6.94 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.70 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 10.00 miles

Location what3words elbowing.rentals.rival

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 10.87 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 12.40 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Nowton Park
A Lovely Mixed Walk. Great For Kids And Dogs To Explore. Off Leash Areas Deeper In. Forest Trails, Maze, Football Pitches, Play Park, Cafe, Paid Parking. Nowton 13.12 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 14.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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