Welcome to Cransford

Cransford is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Framlingham and 12 miles east of the city of Ipswich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Cransford is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Cransford is also known for its thriving community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, such as the annual Cransford Village Fete and the Cransford Christmas Market. These events provide an opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate the unique character and charm of their village.

Overall, Cransford is a picturesque and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life. Its rich history, stunning architecture, and strong sense of community make it a truly special place to live or visit. Whether you are interested in exploring the local landmarks or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, Cransford has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

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Local Schools

School Details
Framlingham College
Other Independent School
Ages:3-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise North
College Road
Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9EY
1728723789
School Website
Sir Robert Hitchams Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Picton
College Road
Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9EP
01728723354
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
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
Saxmundham Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Singleton (Acting)
Brook Farm Road
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 1XQ
1728602205
School Website
Saxmundham Free School
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Philpott
Seaman Avenue
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 1DZ
01728633910
School Website
Kelsale Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Mcmeekin
Carlton Road
Kelsale
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 2NP
01728602297
School Website
Benhall St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Parslow-Williams
School Lane
Benhall
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 1HE
01728602407
School Website
Easton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs James Ratcliffe
Easton
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 0ED
01728746387
School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Laxfield
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katharine Minns
Framlingham Road
Laxfield
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 8HD
1986798344
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxmundham
Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW
4.08 Miles
Wickham Market
Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT
5.42 Miles
Darsham
Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN
6.09 Miles
Melton
Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT
9.05 Miles
Halesworth
Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ
9.21 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
P S C Travel
01728 663357
18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX
1.06 Miles
Framlingham Taxis
01728 724799
12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY
2.46 Miles
Warnes Cars
01728 724160
2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG
2.50 Miles
Swift Cars
01728 602986
Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE
3.63 Miles
Hart Cars
01728 602009
High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD
4.12 Miles
Country Cars
01728 638558
Corner Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7JX
4.53 Miles
Millers Taxi
01728 745070
Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS
5.34 Miles
Darsham Cars Taxi Service
01728 668039
Stradbroke House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3PL
6.00 Miles
Base Cars
01394 420716
21 Sparrows Croft Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TG
6.96 Miles
Rendlesham Taxi
07980 386782
Bentwaters Parks, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW
7.06 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip13 Cransford Woodbridge
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Ip13 Red Lodge Cransford Woodbridge
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The Street Bruiseyard
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Ip17 College Farm Bruiseyard Saxmundham
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Ip17 Suffolk Kinsman Sweffling Saxmundham
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Ip17 Main St Sweffling
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Ip13 Bradling Green
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Ip17 Corner Cottage Rendham
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Ip13 Framlingham Road Badingham
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Ip13 Mill Green Parham
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Low Road Great Glenham
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Ip13 White Horse Badingham
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Ip13 Saxmundham Road Framlingham Woodbridge
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Ip17 Rendham Hill Rendham
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Ip13 Double Street Framlingham
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Framlingham Surgery
01728 723627
Framlingham Surgery
Pembroke Rd,Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9HA
Saxmundham Health Centre
01728 602022
Saxmundham Health Centre
Lambsale Mdw, N.Entrance
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 1DY
Saxmundham Health - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Lambsale Meadow
Saxmundham
IP17 1DY
The Surgery, Earl Soham
01728 685325
Earl Soham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 7SF
Park View Yoxford
01728 830526
Park View
Yoxford
Suffolk
IP17 3EU
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Local Stores

Framlingham
8-9 Market Hill
Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9AN
01728 621415
Store Website
2.43 miles
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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
8.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
2.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane
Off Saxtead Road
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9PT
01728 723480
castlevets@cvsvets.com
Website
3.17 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Fromus Veterinary Group
Fromus House
Street Farm Road
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 1DU
01728 602 599
Lab.fromus@cvsvets.com
Website
4.16 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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Saxon Vets
22 High Street
Wickham Market
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 0HE
01728 747427
contact@saxonvets.com
Website
5.69 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
Walnut Tree Avenue
Rendlesham
Suffolk
IP12 2GG
01394 420964
info@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk
Website
6.98 miles
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Disabled public access

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Dogs

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Deben Valley Equine Limited
Birds Lane
Framsden
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6HR
01728 685123
admin@debenvalleyvet.co.uk
Website
7.49 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
9.09 miles

Westleton/Dunwich
Location
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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
9.66 miles

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

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

Location
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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
9.82 miles

Near Westleton, Suffolk
Location
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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
9.82 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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