Welcome to Barham

Barham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Ipswich and is home to around 500 residents. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Barham has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

Despite its small size, Barham has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub. The Barley Mow is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub fare and a range of local ales. The village also has a number of community groups and events, including a gardening club and an annual village fete.

Barham is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a number of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby River Gipping is a popular spot for fishing, and there are a number of golf courses within easy reach. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the village is just a short drive from the Suffolk coast, with its picturesque beaches and charming seaside towns.

Local Schools

School	Details
Claydon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Louis Collins	Lancaster Way Claydon Ipswich IP6 0DX 1473830439 School Website
Claydon High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Maeve Taylor	Church Lane Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0EG 1473836110 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
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
Whitton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Capper	Shakespeare Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6ET 01473741225 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
St Pancras Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Lucille Martin (Head Of School)	Stratford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6EF 1473742074 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
Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.22 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 3.62 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 4.95 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 5.77 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 6.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 0.97 Miles
Airport Taxis 01473 747980 35 Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF 2.89 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.21 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 3.44 Miles
Jet Cabs 01473 214837 The Poppies/Westerfield Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9AG 3.63 Miles
A14 Limousines 01473 784905 4 Cardigan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PF 4.19 Miles
I-Central Travel 07921 670279 304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL 4.30 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd 01473 888888 16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB 4.59 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 4.76 Miles
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 4.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip6 Sandy Lane Barham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Phillips Road Barham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 The Chequers 36 Stowmarket Road Gt. Blakenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Gipping Road Claydon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Claydon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip6 Blueleighs Park Gt. Blakenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 The Croft The Green Barham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 The Garage Lower Street Baylam Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Upper Street Baylham Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 The Common Little Blakenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip6 Rectory Cottages Rectory Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Main Road Ashbocking Road Henley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Coddenham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Needham Market Country Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barking Road Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ
Needham Market Country Practice 01449 720666	Needham Market Country Pr Barking Rd,Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ
Chesterfield Drive Surgery	29 Chesterfield Drive Ipswich IP1 6DW
Cardinal Medical Practice 01473 741152	2 Deben Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5EN
Norwich Road Surgery	199 Norwich Road Ipswich IP1 4BX

Local Stores

Barham
53 Norwich Road
Barham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 0DH
01473 830237
Store Website
0.67 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8NU 01449 722198 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 2.90 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 3.37 miles

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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles

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Christchurch Veterinary Referrals
Tuddenham Road Business Centre Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3QN 01473 230 999 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk 4.34 miles
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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 4.39 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 4.47 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 5.86 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 6.65 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 7.59 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 10.12 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 10.21 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 12.04 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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