Welcome to Cretingham

Cretingham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Deben and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the main attractions of Cretingham is its beautiful church, St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Cretingham is the Cretingham Golf Club. The golf club is located on the outskirts of the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The golf course is known for its challenging layout and is a popular destination for golfers of all skill levels. The golf club also has a clubhouse that serves food and drinks, making it a great place to relax after a round of golf.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Helmingham Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Hawes	School Road Helmingham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EX 1473890267 School Website
Charsfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	Church Road Charsfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7QB 1473737347 School Website
Otley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Harris	Chapel Road Otley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9NT 01473890302 School Website
Easton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Ratcliffe	Easton Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0ED 01728746387 School Website
Bedfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Bedfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7EA 1728628306 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
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
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
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 6.77 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 7.17 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 7.71 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 8.85 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 9.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Cars 01728 638558 Corner Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7JX 2.19 Miles
Warnes Cars 01728 724160 2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG 3.94 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 3.97 Miles
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 4.44 Miles
Millers Taxi 01728 745070 Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS 5.21 Miles
A A A Airport Taxis 01394 387756 16 Tennyson Cl, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LB 6.85 Miles
Airport Cars Of Woodbridge 01394 386428 18A Saint Andrew's Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QA 7.04 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 7.44 Miles
M And R Cars Woodbridge 01394 386661 30 Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 7.65 Miles
Base Cars 01394 420716 21 Sparrows Croft Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TG 8.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip13 Post Office Cretingham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Stores Corner Cretingham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Mill Lane Brandeston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Brandeston Road Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ip13 Rookery Road Monewden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Low Street Brandeston Woodbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip14 Swan Inn Ashfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Post Office Earl Soham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Ashfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 The Street Bakery Earl Soham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Tollgate Corner Helmingham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Hoo Green 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
Ip13 Post Office The Street Kettleburgh 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
The Surgery Otley 01473 890341	Chapel Road Otley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9NT
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
Framlingham Surgery 01728 723627	Framlingham Surgery Pembroke Rd,Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HA

Local Stores

Framlingham Station
Station Road
Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9EE
Store Website
3.87 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge
Melton Road
Woodbridge
IP12 1NH
01394 380664
Store Website
7.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Deben Valley Equine Limited
Birds Lane Framsden Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6HR 01728 685123 admin@debenvalleyvet.co.uk Website 1.09 miles
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Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 3.71 miles
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Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.76 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 3.87 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Saxon Vets
22 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HE 01728 747427 contact@saxonvets.com Website 5.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.83 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 7.89 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

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

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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 11.87 miles

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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 12.14 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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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 12.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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