Welcome to Wherstead

Wherstead is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Orwell, just a few miles south of the town of Ipswich. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and scenic walks. Wherstead is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wherstead is the St. Mary's Church. This historic church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the village. Another popular attraction in Wherstead is the Wherstead Park. This beautiful park is home to a variety of wildlife and is a great place to go for a walk or a picnic.

Wherstead is also known for its local businesses and restaurants. The village is home to a number of small shops and cafes, as well as several pubs and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer while taking in the beautiful scenery of the village. Overall, Wherstead is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Willows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Arch	Downing Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ER 1473683178 School Website
Gusford Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Pippa Wake	Sheldrake Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9LQ 01473682148 School Website
Halifax Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Krishna	Prince Of Wales Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8PY 1473683932 School Website
Stoke High School Ormiston Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Baldwin	Maidenhall Approach Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8PL 01473601252 School Website
St Joseph's College Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Clarke	Blestead Road Ipswich Suffolk Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DR 1473690281 School Website
Chantry Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Craig D'cunha	Mallard Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9LR 01473687181 School Website
Stone Lodge Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Executive Headteacher Scott Gaskins Head Of School Claire Brickley	Stone Lodge Lane West Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9HW 01473601175 School Website
Hillside Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracy Mckenzie	Belstead Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8NU 01473601402 School Website
Belstead House Adult Education Centre Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Sprites Lane Belstead Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NA
St Marks Catholic Primary School Ipswich Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michal Keller	Stone Lodge Lane West Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9HN 01473601748 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 1.95 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 2.58 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 4.21 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 5.95 Miles

Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 5.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 1.02 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 07794 536867 19 Forester Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TF 1.06 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 1.10 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 1.40 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 1.41 Miles
Ipswich Cabs 289 01473 289289 Garden Cottage/Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AY 1.98 Miles
P And F Executive Minibus Ltd 01473 272233 10 Coniston Square West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9HB 2.38 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 01473 448448 19 Fitzmaurice Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9AX 2.47 Miles
Only Airports 07852 352825 14 Lindbergh Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QU 2.49 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 2.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip9 Blacksmith's Cottage The Street Wherstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Winchester Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Alderlee Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Oyster Reach Ph Bourne Hill Wherstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Fountains Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Wherstead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Asda Stoke Park Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip2 Montgomery Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Belstead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Park Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip2 Bourne End Wherstead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip2 Janebrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenhall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip9 The Street Freston Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Grove Hill Belstead Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stoke Park Medical Centre 01473 686439	Stoke Park Medical Centre 76 Lanercost Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DP
Hawthorn Drive Surgery 01473 556767	Hawthorn Drive Surgery 206 Hawthorn Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0QQ
Pinewood - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pinewood Site Ipswich IP8 3SL
Pinewood Surgery, Ipswich 01473 682614	Pinewood Surgery Shepherd Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3SL
Suffolk Gp+ 01473 344930	Riverside Clinic 2 Landseer Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AZ

Local Stores

Prince Of Wales Drv
Prince Of Wales Drive
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 8RH
01473 682769
Store Website
1.30 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane
93 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ 01473 216 042 clifflane@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 2.08 miles
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Ipswich Veterinary Centre
1 Donald Mackintosh Way Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LQ 01473 555000 kathryn.smith@ipswichvetcentre.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 2.46 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2DF 01473 255789 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles

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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 0.92 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 1.68 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 1.99 miles

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 6.42 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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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 6.47 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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