Welcome to Bedfield

Bedfield is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the town of Framlingham and 15 miles north-east of the county town of Ipswich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The village also has a pub, The Swan Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

One of the main attractions of Bedfield is its peaceful and rural setting. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it a great place for walking and cycling. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the area, including the popular Sandlings Walk, which passes through the village. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the historic town of Framlingham, which is home to Framlingham Castle, and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Despite its small size, Bedfield has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local groups and organisations, including a gardening club, a history society, and a village hall committee. There are also a number of events and activities held throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a fireworks display. The village is a friendly and welcoming place, and visitors are always made to feel at home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bedfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Bedfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7EA 1728628306 School Website
Worlingworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil	Worlingworth Shop Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7HX 01728628397 School Website
Earl Soham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Carlyle	Earl Soham The Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SA 01728685359 School Website
Wilby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roisin Wiseman	Wilby Eye Suffolk IP21 5LR 01379384708 School Website
Sir Robert Hitcham Church Of England Voluntary Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Dumolo	School Corner Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6PL 01728860201 School Website
Dennington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Paul Parslow-Williams	Laxfield Road Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AE 1728638206 School Website
Thomas Mills High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Philip Hurst	Saxtead Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HE 01728723493 School Website
Debenham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Simon Martin	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6BL 01728860213 School Website
Stradbroke High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Karen Millar	Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN 01379384387 School Website
Framlingham College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Louise North	College Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EY 1728723789 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 9.59 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.81 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 10.62 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 10.88 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 11.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Warnes Cars 01728 724160 2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG 4.52 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 4.60 Miles
Country Cars 01728 638558 Corner Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7JX 4.94 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 6.67 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 7.26 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 7.96 Miles
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 8.23 Miles
Millers Taxi 01728 745070 Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS 8.34 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 9.52 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip13 Horse Pond Corner Bedfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Southholt Spdo Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monk Soham Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Monk Soham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Swann Road Worlingworth Woodbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Dogs Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Post Office Shop Street Worlingworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Mill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 The Rectory Worlingworth Woodbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Eye Road Kenton Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenton Forge Kenton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Town Corner Earl Soham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Fingal Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Kenton Junction Kenton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Clowes Corner Ashfield Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, Earl Soham 01728 685325	Earl Soham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SF
Debenham - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6QU
Debenham Group Practice 01728 860248	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QU
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL

Local Stores

Debenham
1 Chancery Lane
Debenham
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6RN
01728 861997
Store Website
3.56 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.51 miles
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Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 3.69 miles
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Deben Valley Equine Limited
Birds Lane Framsden Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6HR 01728 685123 admin@debenvalleyvet.co.uk Website 4.65 miles
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Earl Soham Veterinary Centre Ltd T/A Framlingham Vets
Unit 1, Potter'S Business Park Station Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9EE 01728 621 666 reception@framlinghamvets.com Website 4.79 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 7.54 miles
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Saxon Vets
22 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HE 01728 747427 contact@saxonvets.com Website 8.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 11.11 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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

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

A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 13.65 miles

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

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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 15.01 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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