Welcome to Billingford

Billingford is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the River Waveney, which forms the border between Suffolk and Norfolk. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village has a population of around 200 people and is a close-knit community.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as having a church and a mill. The church, St Leonard's, is still standing today and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The village also has a pub, The Swan, which has been serving locals and visitors for over 200 years.

Billingford is a peaceful and picturesque village, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also close to the market town of Diss, which has a range of shops, restaurants, and amenities. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Scole Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Cerullo	Norwich Road Scole Diss Norfolk IP21 4ED 1379740654 School Website
Diss Infant Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cerullo	Fitzwalter Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4PU 1379642675 School Website
Palgrave Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Waters	Palgrave Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 1AG 1379642507 School Website
Diss Church Of England Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Cerullo	The Entry Diss IP22 4NT 1379642675 School Website
Diss High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Janet Hunt	Walcot Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4DH 01379642424 School Website
Roydon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bradford	Manor Road Roydon Diss Norfolk IP22 5QU 01379642628 School Website
Hartismere School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sarah / Geoff Gray / Luxton	Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BL 01379870315 School Website
Burston Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Ridgeon	Crown Green Burston Diss Norfolk IP22 5TZ 1379741256 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Primary School, Eye Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Watts	Church Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7BD 1379870497 School Website
Dickleburgh Church Of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Harvey Lane Dickleburgh Diss Norfolk IP21 4NL 1379740080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 0.97 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 10.36 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 11.53 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 11.62 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 12.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 0.80 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 0.95 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 1.10 Miles
A2b Cars 01379 652339 112 Willbye Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NP 1.30 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 1.33 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 1.33 Miles
Able Taxis Ltd 01379 640900 15A Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB 1.61 Miles
Diamond Taxis 07765 666444 20 Heywood Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DJ 1.74 Miles
Disstrict Cabs 07951 862101 15 Mount Pleasant, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DT 1.88 Miles
Diss Town Taxis 07821 739011 16 Ladbrooke Close, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BX 1.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip21 Waterloo Lane Scole Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Common Stuston Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Victoria Road Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scole Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Railway Station Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Vinces Road Diss Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip21 Ransomes Avenue Scole Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Victoria Close Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Walcot Rise Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Upper Rose Lane Palgrave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Skelton Road Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Common Brome Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Great Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Forge Close Palgrave Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lawns Practice 01379 642021	The Lawns Medical Pract. Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Parish Fields Practice 01379 642023	Parish Fields Practice The Health Centre Mount Street, Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Eye Health Centre 01379 870689	The Health Centre Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7DD
Botesdale Health Centre 01379 898295	The Health Centre Back Hills, Botesdale Diss Norfolk IP22 1DW
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX

Local Stores

Eye
6 Broad Street
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7AF
01379 871042
Store Website
2.95 miles

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Sun	08:00	20:00

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

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Sun	08:30	19:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 0.72 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Vet3 Equine Care Ltd
Carmel Works Denmark Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4AS 01379 831456 info@vet3equinecare.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
Tue	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Thu	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Fri	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Sat	closed	closed
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Sun	closed	closed
24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
Cherry Tree Stables Roydon Road Diss Suffolk IP22 4LN 01379 870999 info@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 1.75 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Tue	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Wed	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Fri	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sat	10:00	13:00
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service 01379870999

Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 3.70 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 7.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Tue	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Wed	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Thu	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Fri	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Sat	15:00	18:00
Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
Sun	closed	closed
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 7.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 2.93 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.36 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 12.23 miles

Location what3words photo.interest.difficult

Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 14.14 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 14.85 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 15.16 miles

Location what3words inspector.buying.gone

Weather Forecast

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.6°C	-5.6°C	-8.8°C	-9.9°C	-8.8°C	-4.5°C	-0.5°C	2.3°C	3.8°C	2.4°C	0.4°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-12.7°C	-14.1°C	-13°C	-9.2°C	-5.3°C	-2.1°C	-0.3°C	-1.2°C	-4.6°C	-6.5°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-3°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	1.2°C	5.9°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	9.4°C	6.1°C	3°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.3°C	-8.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.9°C	-2.8°C	2.9°C	7.3°C	9.1°C	7.8°C	3.6°C	-0.6°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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.1°C	1.2°C	0.4°C	0°C	0.4°C	2°C	4.7°C	8.4°C	10.1°C	9.4°C	6.6°C	3.9°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.8°C	-4.2°C	-3.9°C	-2.1°C	1°C	5.5°C	7.7°C	7.2°C	3.8°C	0.5°C

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