Welcome to Blythburgh

Blythburgh is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the River Blyth and is known for its beautiful scenery and historic landmarks. The village is home to the famous Blythburgh Church, which is also known as the Cathedral of the Marshes. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the country.

Apart from the church, Blythburgh is also known for its annual Blythburgh Pork Sausage Festival, which is held every year in October. The festival celebrates the local pork sausages, which are made using traditional methods and are known for their unique taste. The festival attracts visitors from all over the country and is a great way to experience the local culture and cuisine.

Blythburgh is also a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and otters. The River Blyth is a great place for fishing and boating, and there are several walking and cycling trails in the area. Overall, Blythburgh is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.1°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Wenhaston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Stone	Hall Road Wenhaston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EP 1502478328 School Website
Saint Felix School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Ms Annie Hardcastle	Halesworth Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SD 1502722175 School Website
Bramfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Bridge Street Bramfield Halesworth IP19 9HZ 1986784205 School Website
Reydon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martyn Payne	Jermyns Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6QB 01502723084 School Website
Holton St Peter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Starkl	Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL 1986872297 School Website
Southwold Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Thomas	Cumberland Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JP 1502723137 School Website
Bramfield House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bailey	Walpole Road Bramfield Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9AB 1986784235 School Website
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Milk	Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BU 1986873194 School Website
Brampton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Southwold Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 8DW 1502575287
Middleton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Last	Rectory Road Middleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3NW 1728648251 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 4.24 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 4.47 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 5.65 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 8.54 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 9.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Southwold Private Hire 01502 726040 8 Lakeside Park Dr, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6YB 2.95 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 2.96 Miles
Southwold Taxis 07737 139853 49 Kingfisher Crescent, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6XL 2.99 Miles
Southwold Taxis 01502 723400 26 Old School Drive, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6JZ 3.19 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 3.62 Miles
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 4.34 Miles
Darsham Cars Taxi Service 01728 668039 Stradbroke House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3PL 4.57 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 4.94 Miles
Henderson Taxis 01728 830101 4 Carr Av, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JA 7.66 Miles
A2b Taxis 01728 633003 1A High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 7.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip19 Highfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Heathside Blythburgh Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Star Corner Wenhaston Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wenhaston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip19 The Station Wenhaston Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Church Thorington Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Hinton Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads The Green Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 St. Helena Dunwich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip18 Palmers Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip18 Manor Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip18 Wangford Road Reydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Wangford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip18 St. Felix School Reydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Orchard End Blyford Halesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, Wangford 01502 578257	The Surgery Church Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RN
Sole Bay Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Teal Close Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY
Sole Bay H/C 01502 722326	Sole Bay H/C Teal Close Reydon Suffolk IP18 6GY
Cutlers Hill Surgery 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Bungay Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SG
C1 Esterase 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HP

Local Stores

Walberswick
The Street
Walberswick
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6UH
01502 723025
Store Website
2.61 miles

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SPAR - Wangford
16 High Street
Wangford
NR34 8RA
01502 578207
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Suffolk Exotic Vets
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 447 501 reception@exoticvetsuffolk.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 578 999 enquiries@wangfordvetclinic.com 2.80 miles
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Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 4.16 miles

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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Leiston Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1D Eastlands Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LL 01728 833566 marina@leistonvets.co.uk Website 7.79 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
81 High Street Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7QQ 01502 741988 reception.kessingland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 8.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 2.95 miles

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 3.19 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 3.51 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 4.84 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Minsmere Sizewell
This Circular Walk Takes You Along The Shingle Coast, Past The Rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve To The Sizewell Nuclear Power Stations. Here You Can See The Cormorants Resting On The Old Outflows And Hoards Of Gulls Feeding Off The Warm Water Outflow From Sizewell B. The Route Then Cuts Inland Through Woods And Heathland, Through The Village Of Eastbridge With Its Pub. Then Up Through The Western Edge Of Rspb Minsmere And Dunwich Heath. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 4.89 miles As This Is A Circular Route, You Could Start From The Sizewell Beach Car Park (Chargeable In Summer, Free In Winter), Where There Is A Summer Cafe Or From The National Trust Car Park At Coastguard Cottages (Chargeable All Year Unless You Are A National Trust Member), Where There Is A Cafe.

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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 10.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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