Welcome to Aldham

Aldham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Colchester and 5 miles south of Hadleigh. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Aldham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Aldham is also known for its thriving community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several local businesses in the area, including a pub and a convenience store. The village is home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Overall, Aldham is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and local amenities make it a popular destination for visitors and a great place to call home for its residents. Whether you're interested in exploring the village's history, enjoying the local scenery, or getting involved in the community, Aldham has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Acorn Cottage The Lodge Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Karen Randall	Ipswich Road Elmsett Suffolk Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6NY 1473657030
Elmsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Leigh Hilton	The Street Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6PA 1473658303 School Website
Beaumont Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Mayleen Atima	Durrant Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6GD 01473825120 School Website
Whatfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Shaw	Rectory Road Whatfield Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6QU 01473823309 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hadleigh Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Frolish	Stonehouse Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5BH 01473823268 School Website
Hadleigh High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Shingleton	High Lands Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HU 01473823496 School Website
Hadleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Pilkington	Station Road Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5HQ 01473822161 School Website
Hintlesham And Chattisham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Jackson	George Street Hintlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NH 1473652344 School Website
Somersham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Burgess	Church Lane Lower Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PN 01473831251 School Website
Kersey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jess Damant And Mrs Claire Dunnell Paley (Co-Heads)	Cherry Hill Kersey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6EG 1473823397 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 6.42 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 6.60 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 7.45 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 8.18 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 8.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 1.58 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 1.58 Miles
Beaumont Cars 01473 827096 74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU 2.07 Miles
Hadleigh Executive Travel 01473 828222 23 Cottesford Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JA 2.28 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh 01787 881212 High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL 2.42 Miles
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 5.02 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 5.08 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 5.64 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 5.67 Miles
Airport Taxis 01473 747980 35 Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF 5.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip7 Chapel House The Street Aldham Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Elmsett Post Office & Stores Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip7 Red Hill Aldham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Rookery Farm Manor Road Elmsett Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 1011 Ellen Aldous Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Lady Lane Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ip8 Park Farm Hintlesham Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 New Haven Way Hadleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Whatfield Road Aldham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Aldham Road Hadleigh Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 The Street Whatfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 B1118 Angel Street Hadliegh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 128 Angel Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Oxford Drive Hadleigh Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 George Street Hadleigh Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Hadleigh Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Market Place Hadleigh Ipswich IP7 5DN
Hadleigh Boxford Group Practice 01473 822961	Hadleigh Health Centre Market Place, Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DN
Wattisham Medical Centre	Wattisham Medical Centre Building 154 Wattisham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7RA

Local Stores

Hadleigh
72 High Street
Hadleigh
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 5EF
01473 822123
Store Website
2.30 miles

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SPAR - Hadleigh
1 - 3 Long Bessels
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 5DB
01473 824888
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
96 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EN 01473 822704 hadleigh@highcliffvets.com Website 2.31 miles
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The Barn Veterinary Practice
The Barn Veterinary Surgery Wenham Road Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EY 01473 730213 info@barnvets.com Website 4.23 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 5.01 miles
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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 5.70 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 6.05 miles

Animals Treated
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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 6.32 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 6.69 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

Location what3words curry.gossiped.cornering

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 8.20 miles

Location what3words elbowing.rentals.rival

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 8.69 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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 8.88 miles

Location what3words twitching.building.votes

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 12.39 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

Location what3words hence.petal.thinks

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

Location what3words bottom.tinsel.comb

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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