Welcome to Shadingfield

Shadingfield is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Beccles and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Shadingfield has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known for its agricultural activities. Today, the village is still predominantly rural and is home to a number of farms and small businesses. The village also has a church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 14th century and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

Despite its small size, Shadingfield has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular events such as coffee mornings, quiz nights, and craft fairs, which are well attended by both locals and visitors. The village also has a popular pub, The Plough Inn, which serves traditional pub food and is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. Overall, Shadingfield is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brampton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Southwold Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 8DW 1502575287
Ringsfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	School Road Ringsfield Beccles Suffolk NR34 8NZ 1502713030 School Website
Ilketshall St Lawrence School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Orves	Hogg Lane Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ND 1986781315 School Website
Beccles Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Thorne	Ellough Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 7AB 01502713281 School Website
Worlingham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Marchand	Garden Lane Worlingham Beccles Suffolk NR34 7SB 01502712375 School Website
Beccles Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Ketteringham	Castle Hill Beccles Suffolk NR34 7BQ 01502718850 School Website
Sir John Leman High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Taylor	Ringsfield Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PG 01502713223 School Website
The Albert Pye Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Viner	Frederick's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9UL 1502713420 School Website
St Benets Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	Ringsfield Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PQ 01502712012 School Website
Holton St Peter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Starkl	Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL 1986872297 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 1.45 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 4.32 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 4.60 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 7.43 Miles

Oulton Broad North Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ 8.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 2.05 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 2.33 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 2.97 Miles
P J Taxis 01502 719718 Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD 3.08 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 3.50 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 3.57 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 4.27 Miles
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 4.79 Miles
Southwold Taxis 01502 723400 26 Old School Drive, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6JZ 5.00 Miles
Southwold Taxis 07737 139853 49 Kingfisher Crescent, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6XL 5.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
London Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chartres Piece Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Southwold Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Molls Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Station Brampton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Church Stoven Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silver Leys Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wangford Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Church Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fourways Church Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wangford Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Common Sotterly Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Moat Farm Westhall Halesworth Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay Common Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, Wangford 01502 578257	The Surgery Church Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RN
Beccles Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beccles Medical Centre St. Marys Road Beccles NR34 9NX
Beccles Medical Centre 01502 712662	Beccles Medical Centre St.Mary's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NX
Wrentham 01502 675203	58 Southwold Road Wrentham Beccles Suffolk NR34 7JF
C1 Esterase 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HP

Local Stores

Swines Green
Rigbourne Hill
Swines Green
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9JD
01502 711156
Store Website
3.71 miles

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SPAR - Wangford
16 High Street
Wangford
NR34 8RA
01502 578207
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 1.21 miles

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Suffolk Exotic Vets
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 447 501 reception@exoticvetsuffolk.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 578 999 enquiries@wangfordvetclinic.com 3.31 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.38 miles

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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House Caxton Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DP 01502 470300 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 4.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 5.58 miles Park At Southwold Common

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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 7.29 miles

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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 7.43 miles

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 8.22 miles

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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 8.80 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 10.11 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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