Welcome to Claydon

Claydon is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Ipswich and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Claydon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break.

One of the main attractions in Claydon is the National Trust property, Claydon House. This stunning 18th-century mansion is set in beautiful parkland and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can explore the grand rooms, admire the impressive collection of art and furniture, and learn about the fascinating history of the house and its former occupants. The gardens at Claydon House are also worth a visit, with their beautiful flower beds, ornamental ponds, and ancient trees.

Another popular attraction in Claydon is the village church, St. Peter's. This beautiful medieval church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its impressive tower and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events. Visitors can also attend regular services and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this historic building. Overall, Claydon is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable break in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.3°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Claydon High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Maeve Taylor	Church Lane Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0EG 1473836110 School Website
Claydon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Louis Collins	Lancaster Way Claydon Ipswich IP6 0DX 1473830439 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
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
Henley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Hawes	Ashbocking Road Henley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0QX 1473831556 School Website
Westbourne Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Bouckley	Marlow Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JN 01473742315 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 2.83 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 4.04 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 4.07 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 4.90 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 7.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 0.76 Miles
Airport Taxis 01473 747980 35 Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF 1.98 Miles
Jet Cabs 01473 214837 The Poppies/Westerfield Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9AG 2.88 Miles
A14 Limousines 01473 784905 4 Cardigan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PF 3.29 Miles
I-Central Travel 07921 670279 304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL 3.50 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd 01473 888888 16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB 3.69 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 3.87 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 3.95 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 4.06 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 4.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Claydon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip6 Phillips Road Barham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Gipping Road Claydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 The Chequers 36 Stowmarket Road Gt. Blakenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Sandy Lane Barham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 The Common Little Blakenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Paper Mill Lane (Nr Scotts) Bramford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Blueleighs Park Gt. Blakenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip1 Asda Whitehouse Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip6 The Croft The Green Barham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip6 Stowmarket Road Gt Blakenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip1 Old Norwich Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip1 Goddard Road East Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip1 Goddard Road East Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip1 Defoe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Ivry Street Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	5 Ivry Street Ipswich IP1 3QW
Ivry Street Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	5 Ivry Street Ipswich IP1 3QW

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Barn Veterinary Practice
Ashcroft Road Surgery 2A Ashcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AA 01473 743460 barn.ashcroft@zen.co.uk 2.46 miles

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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 3.42 miles

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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 3.48 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 3.61 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8NU 01449 722198 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 3.77 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2DF 01473 255789 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk Website 3.81 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 4.96 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 5.75 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 6.69 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 9.72 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 9.82 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 11.27 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Weather Forecast

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