Welcome to Brandon Bank

Brandon Bank is a nature reserve located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a unique place that offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and mammals. Visitors can take a walk along the trails and observe the different species that call the reserve home. The reserve is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with many rare and endangered species making their home in the area. Overall, Brandon Bank is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most unique features of Brandon Bank is its location. The reserve is situated on the edge of the Fens, a vast area of flat, low-lying land that stretches across eastern England. The Fens are known for their unique landscape, which is characterized by wide-open skies, expansive fields, and winding waterways. Brandon Bank is a perfect example of this landscape, with its rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush vegetation. Visitors to the reserve can take in the stunning views and experience the tranquility of the Fens.

Finally, Brandon Bank is a place of historical significance. The reserve is home to several ancient burial mounds, which date back to the Bronze Age. These mounds are a testament to the long history of human habitation in the area. Visitors can explore the mounds and learn about the people who lived in the area thousands of years ago. The reserve is also home to several other historical sites, including a Roman road and a medieval moat. Overall, Brandon Bank is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in history and archaeology.

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Local Schools

School Details
Southery Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elaine Huntington
Westgate Street
Southery
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0PA
01366377205
School Website
Edmund De Moundeford Vc Primary School Feltwell
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Lillycrop
The Beck
Feltwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4DB
01842828334
School Website
Littleport & East Cambs Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Lauren Phillips
Camel Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1EW
1353223300
School Website
Highfield Littleport Academy
Academy Special Sponsor Led
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Yvonne Skillern
Camel Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1EW
1353223301
School Website
Lakenheath Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Tingey
Mill Road
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DU
01842860256
School Website
Millfield Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Lee
Grange Lane
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1HW
01353861612
School Website
Littleport Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Adam Rivett
Parsons Lane
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JT
01353860235
School Website
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Sarah Turner
Station Road
Ten Mile Bank
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0EP
01366377310
School Website
Duchy Of Lancaster Methwold C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Damon Finney
Hythe Road
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4PP
01366728280
School Website
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Sarah Turner
Church View
Hilgay
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0JL
01366387685
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shippea Hill
Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR
2.75 Miles
Littleport
Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL
4.42 Miles
Lakenheath
Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD
4.83 Miles
Ely
Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
8.33 Miles
Brandon
Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA
8.57 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Fencabs
01353 669966
Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN
4.76 Miles
Ely Taxi Service
01353 882020
181 Wisbech Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1RA
6.14 Miles
Sally's Cars
01366 377618
9 Stevens Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EF
6.20 Miles
Phoenix Taxis
01638 533060
Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PR
7.27 Miles
A10 Taxis
01353 661010
7 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PB
8.10 Miles
K And A Cars
01842 819888
8 Beaumont Court, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PD
8.14 Miles
Weeting Cars
01842 810436
16 Coronation Pl, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EP
8.33 Miles
Border Cars
01842 814488
73 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
8.45 Miles
Carter M R
01842 811430
79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
8.45 Miles
Carters Brandon Cars
01842 811430
79 Rowan Drive, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX
8.45 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Council Houses Little Ouse
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Railway Tavern
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Ip27 Sedge Fen Baptist Church
No More Collections Today
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Black Horse Drive
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Ip26 Raf Feltwell
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Mile End
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Ip26 Long Lane
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Southery Post Office
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Feltwell Road - Southery
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Station Road
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Victoria Road
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Lynn Road - Southery
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Ip26 Wilton Road
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Ip26(D) The Beck
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Feltwell Surgery
01842 828481
The Surgery
Old Brandon Road,Feltwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4AY
St. George's Medical Centre
01353 864100
St George's Medical Ctr
Parsons Lane,Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JU
Lakenheath Surgery
01842 860400
The Surgery
135 High Street
Lakenheath
Suffolk
IP27 9EP
St George's Hall (Feltwell Surgery)
High Street
Methwold
Thetford
Norfolk
IP26 4NT
Cathedral Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Princess Of Wales Hospital
Lynn Road
Ely
CB6 1DN
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Local Stores

Littleport
30 Main Street
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1PJ
01353 860234
Store Website
4.96 miles
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SPAR - Feltwell
25 High Street
Feltwell
IP26 4AF
Store Website
4.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
2 Short Beck
Feltwell
Norfolk
IP26 4AD
01842 828938
pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk
Website
4.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Johnson And Scott Ltd
61 Wisbech Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JJ
01353 634123
reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk
Website
5.41 miles
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Aquarius Vet Centre
Scampers Petcare
Northfield Road
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5UF
01353 722711
mhaquariusvets@gmail.com
7.83 miles
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Companion Care (Ely) Ltd
Cathedral Veterinary Surgery
64 Newnham Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4PE
01353 662 079
ely@companioncare.co.uk
Website
7.98 miles
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Dogs

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Pet Doctors Ely
31 St Mary'S Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4HF
01353 665925
ely@petdoctors.co.uk
Website
8.36 miles
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Open at weekends

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Birds

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Dogs

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St David'S Poultry Team - Cambridge
1A Gregory Road
Mildenhall
Suffolk
IP28 7DF
01392 872932
info@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk
Website
8.39 miles
Animals Treated
Poultry

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Local Dog Walks

Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment.
Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve
Maids Cross Hill
Lakenheath
Brandon
IP27 9EJ
6.01 miles

Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.
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Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail.
Brandon Country Park
Bury Rd
Brandon
IP27 0SU
8.80 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation.
IP27 0SU
8.82 miles

Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.
Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path
Mills Ln
Witchford
Ely
CB6 2JX
10.81 miles

Location
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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls.
Kendall Court
The Green
Tuddenham
11.95 miles

Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park
Location
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Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks.
Upware Rd
Ely
Lancashire
CB7 5YG
12.36 miles

Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.
Location
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