Welcome to Stoke by Nayland

Stoke-by-Nayland is a picturesque village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St Mary, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious local cuisine.

Stoke-by-Nayland is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of golf courses, including the Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club, which is one of the best golf courses in the country. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the historic town of Colchester.

Stoke-by-Nayland is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life. The village is home to a friendly community, who are always happy to welcome visitors. Whether you are looking to explore the beautiful countryside, play a round of golf, or simply relax in one of the village's traditional pubs, Stoke-by-Nayland is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke-By-Nayland Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Mcgrath	School Street Stoke By Nayland Nr Colchester Suffolk CO6 4QY 1206262418 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Colchester Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Tyrrell	Sudbury Road Stoke By Nayland Colchester Essex CO6 4RW 1206264230 School Website
Nayland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Raegan N Delaney	Bear Street Nayland Suffolk CO6 4HZ 01206262348 School Website
Littlegarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Uttley	Horkesley Park Nayland Colchester Essex CO6 4JR 1206262332 School Website
Boxted St Peters Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Jaggs	Carter's Hill Boxted Colchester Essex CO4 5YN 01206272239 School Website
Langham Oaks Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:10-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Dawson	School Road Langham Colchester Essex CO4 5PA 01206271571 School Website
Langham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Macdonald	School Road Langham Colchester Essex CO4 5PB 01206272266 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
Boxford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Lea	Stone Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NP 01787210332 School Website
The Ryes College Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lawrence	Pump Farm Bures Road Assington Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NA 1787228344 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 5.72 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 6.60 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 6.70 Miles

Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 6.85 Miles

Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 7.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Boxted Private Hire 07521 616136 16 Hobbs Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5RZ 2.19 Miles
Airport Express 01206 845745 Stephenson Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QR 4.49 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh 01787 881212 High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL 4.70 Miles
Hadleigh Executive Travel 01473 828222 23 Cottesford Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JA 4.78 Miles
Taxinow 01206 800800 64 Northfield Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS 4.92 Miles
1St Car Colchester 01206 752000 54 Cambie Cr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DW 4.99 Miles
First Executive Travel 07935 169590 54 Cambie Cr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DW 4.99 Miles
Beaumont Cars 01473 827096 74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU 5.01 Miles
Colchester Airport Taxis 01206 247127 Armoury Farm Cottages, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JP 5.04 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 5.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co6 228 - Stoke By Nayland Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co6 336D - Scotland Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 402D - Crossfields Butt Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 360 - Mill Street Polstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 205 - Thorington Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 275D - Stoke Road Nayland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 164 - Withermarsh Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 325 - Nayland Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co6 251D - Bear Street Nayland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 58 - Church Street Boxted Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 440 - Ash Rise Nayland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 371 - Polstead Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Shelly Priory Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 372 - Plough Lane Leavenheath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 370 - Dedham Road Boxted Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nayland Surgery	93 Bear Street Nayland Colchester CO6 4LA
The Surgery, Boxford 01787 210558	The Mill Surgery Church Street Boxford Colchester Suffolk CO10 5DU
Dedham Health Centre	Roman Place Manningtree Road Dedham Colchester Essex CO7 6DU
Hadleigh Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Market Place Hadleigh Ipswich IP7 5DN
Hadleigh Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Market Place Hadleigh Ipswich IP7 5DN

Local Stores

Dedham
High Street
Dedham
Colchester
Essex
CO7 6DE
01206 322125
Store Website
4.31 miles

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SPAR - Hadleigh
1 - 3 Long Bessels
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 5DB
01473 824888
Store Website
5.0 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 3.51 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
70 Brinkley Lane Highwoods Colchester Essex CO4 9XE 01206 842608 bl@penrosevets.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Vets Now (Colchester)
70 Brinkley Lane Highwood Colchester Essex CO4 9XE 01206 842224 colchesterclinic@vets-now.com Website 4.74 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
96 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EN 01473 822704 hadleigh@highcliffvets.com Website 4.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Mayne Veterinary Clinic
81 Bergholt Road Colchester Essex CO4 5AF 01206 851 338 reception@maynevets.co.uk Website 5.56 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Turner Rise Retail Park 2 Petrolea Close Colchester Essex CO4 5TU 01206 710296 colchester@jollyes.co.uk 5.66 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 6.81 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 7.95 miles

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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 8.50 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 9.48 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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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 10.87 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Marks Hall Estate Heli Hounds
Get Your Four-Legged Friends Ready As You Join Over 300 Other Dog Walkers For A Scenic Stroll Through The Marks Hall Estate In Essex. 1 Marks Hall Rd Colchester Lancashire CO6 1TG 11.39 miles

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