Welcome to Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on a hilltop, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Beacon Hill is the St. Mary's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate 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 Beacon Hill is the local pub, The Woolpack Inn. This traditional English pub is known for its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, and is a great place to relax and enjoy a pint of beer after a long day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Beacon Hill is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Bealings School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Bathgate	Sandy Lane Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LW 01473622376 School Website
Kesgrave High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Julia Upton	Main Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2PB 01473624855 School Website
Martlesham Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Churchman	Black Tiles Lane Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4SS 01473624409 School Website
Gorseland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Darron Jackson	Deben Avenue Martlesham Heath Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3QR 01473623790 School Website
Heath Primary School Kesgrave Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Whatley	Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JG 01473622806 School Website
Birchwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Davies	Valiant Road Martlesham Heath Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3SP 01473610701 School Website
Cedarwood Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tina Shute	Wilkinson Drive Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2ES 01473612981 School Website
Kyson Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tom Gunson	Peterhouse Crescent Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4HX 01394384481 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
St Albans Catholic High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matt Baker	Digby Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3NJ 01473726178 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 2.90 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 3.62 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 3.74 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 4.09 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 5.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mk Motorhome Hire 01473 636946 6 Hartree Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2DY 1.15 Miles
Keen Travel 01473 636882 9 Masterson Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2DT 1.46 Miles
Suffolk Travel Ltd 01473 636998 120 Bell Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JN 1.51 Miles
Woodbridge Cars 01473 333888 Unit A, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RY 1.58 Miles
A A A Airport Taxis 01394 387756 16 Tennyson Cl, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LB 2.59 Miles
M And R Cars Woodbridge 01394 386661 30 Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 2.81 Miles
National Car Rental 01473 589803 538 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PN 3.09 Miles
I-Central Travel 07921 670279 304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL 3.33 Miles
Jet Cabs 01473 214837 The Poppies/Westerfield Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9AG 3.56 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 01473 448448 19 Fitzmaurice Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9AX 3.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip13 Bealings Holt Little Bealings Woodbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Playford Road Lt. Bealing Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Bealings Street Little Bealings Woodbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dobbs Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip5 Fentons Way/ Ropes Drive Grange Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martlesham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Street Great Bealings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip12 Beacon Hill Martlesham Woodbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Brook Lane (Opp Village Hall) Playford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip5 Hartree Way Grange Farm Kesgrave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Boot Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip5 The Walk Bell Lane Kesgrave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip5 Reeve Gardens Grange Farm Kesgrave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Rosary Farm Gt. Bealing Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip5 Manor Road Martlesham Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Birches Medical Centre 01473 624800	The Birches Medical Ctr Twelve Acre Approach Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF
Martlesham Surgery 01473 610028	Martlesham Health Surgery 23 The Square Martlesham Suffolk IP5 3SL
The Surgery Grundisburgh 01473 738121	The Surgery 20 Charles Avenue Grundisburgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6TH
Framfield House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Framfield Medical Centre Ipswich Road Woodbridge IP12 4FD
Framfield House Surgery 01394 615500	Framfield Medical Centre Ipswich Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4FD

Local Stores

Old Barrack Road
24 Old Barrack Road
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4ET
01394 380048
Store Website
2.29 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orwell Veterinary Group
Hartree Way Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01473 333677 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 1.09 miles

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Vets Now Ipswich
1 Tommy Flowers Drive Hartree Way, Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01394 548484 ipswichclinic@vet-now.com Website 1.09 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Vets4pets Martlesham Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Beardmore Park Martlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3RU 01473 636 550 ipswichmartlesham@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
18 Grundisburgh Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4HG 01394 380083 info@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 2.42 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 2.91 miles
Amenities Referrals only

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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
412 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EJ 01473 274040 Ipswich@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.85 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 3.98 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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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 4.57 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 4.92 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 5.60 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.1°C	3.4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	5.5°C	6.5°C	6.9°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.6°C

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Feels Like	5.5°C	5.1°C	4.3°C	3.9°C	4.3°C	5°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	7°C	6.8°C

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