Welcome to Witnesham

Witnesham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Ipswich and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. It is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions in Witnesham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. It is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Witnesham is the local pub, The Barley Mow. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as traditional pub food. The pub is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the village and surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Witnesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Harris	High Road Witnesham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9EX 01473785252 School Website
Henley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Hawes	Ashbocking Road Henley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0QX 1473831556 School Website
Grundisburgh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Wilson	Alice Driver Road Grundisburgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6XH 01473735281 School Website
Ormiston Endeavour Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Daniels	Defoe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SG 01473464545 School Website
Thomas Wolsey School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Ms Emily Webster	Defoe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SG 01473467600 School Website
St Christopher's Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Kingsford-Bere	St Christopher's Hall Renfrew Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3HG 1473725115 School Website
Rushmere Hall Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fykin	Lanark Road Rushmere Hall Primary School Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3EJ 1473726027 School Website
Northgate High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rowena Mackie	Sidegate Lane West Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3DL 01473210123 School Website
Castle Hill Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Smith	Dryden Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6QD 01473741758 School Website
Castle Hill Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Smith	Dryden Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6QD 01473741758 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 2.48 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 4.52 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 4.78 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 5.78 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 6.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 1.96 Miles
Jet Cabs 01473 214837 The Poppies/Westerfield Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9AG 2.22 Miles
I-Central Travel 07921 670279 304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL 2.90 Miles
Airport Taxis 01473 747980 35 Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF 3.50 Miles
National Car Rental 01473 589803 538 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PN 3.74 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 4.02 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd 01473 888888 16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB 4.05 Miles
A14 Limousines 01473 784905 4 Cardigan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PF 4.06 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 4.13 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 4.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Grundisburgh 01473 738121	The Surgery 20 Charles Avenue Grundisburgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6TH
The Surgery Otley 01473 890341	Chapel Road Otley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9NT
Chesterfield Drive Surgery	29 Chesterfield Drive Ipswich IP1 6DW
Two Rivers Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	30 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich IP4 5PB
Two Rivers Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	30 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich IP4 5PB

Local Stores

Henley Rise
147 Fircroft Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6PT
01473 742508
Store Website
2.83 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Christchurch Veterinary Referrals
Tuddenham Road Business Centre Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3QN 01473 230 999 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk 2.46 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
412 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EJ 01473 274040 Ipswich@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 3.67 miles
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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 3.69 miles

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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2DF 01473 255789 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 3.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.72 miles

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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 5.79 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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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 6.53 miles

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

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

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

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