Welcome to Ditchingham

Ditchingham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the River Waveney and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Ditchingham is the Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 14th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture.

Despite its small size, Ditchingham has a thriving community with a range of local amenities. There is a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a football club, and a gardening club. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside, including walking, cycling, and fishing.

Ditchingham is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents. It is well-connected to the nearby towns of Bungay and Beccles, and is within easy reach of the city of Norwich. Whether you are looking for a quiet rural retreat or a vibrant community with plenty of activities and events, Ditchingham has something to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Dawn Read	Norwich Road Woodton Bungay Norfolk NR35 2LL 01508482294 School Website
Earsham C E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Brand	School Road Earsham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2TF 01986892557 School Website
Ditchingham Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Brand	Rider Haggard Way Ditchingham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2RE 01986893277 School Website
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	St Mary's Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AY 01986892502 School Website
Bungay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Chambers	Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HA 1986892209 School Website
Bungay High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chanel Oswick	Queen's Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RW 01986892140 School Website
Castle East School Free Schools Special Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Mears	Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1JS 1986808651 School Website
Seething And Mundham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Mackenzie	Brooke Road Seething Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DJ 1508550256 School Website
Ellingham Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Read	Church Road Ellingham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2PZ 01508518250 School Website
Alburgh With Denton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leigh Goodhew	School Road Alburgh Harleston Norfolk IP20 0BW 1986788678 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 7.64 Miles

Cantley Station Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3SQ 8.67 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 8.70 Miles

Buckenham Station Road, Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW 8.84 Miles

Reedham (Norfolk) Station Drive, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3JF 9.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 3.13 Miles
Esp Private Hire Taxis 01508 558256 25 Mill Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DH 3.88 Miles
East Anglian Airport Transfers 01508 520257 9 Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6JU 5.25 Miles
Chet Taxis And Mini Bus Service 01508 520705 19 Hardley Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NF 5.75 Miles
Norwich City Taxis 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 6.47 Miles
City Cabs 01603 446666 3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY 6.47 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01508 532452 Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH 6.61 Miles
Alm Taxis 01379 608602 32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH 6.63 Miles
Alm Taxis 01508 536825 10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD 7.22 Miles
Eastern Chauffeur Ltd 01508 495660 16 Manor Farm Barns, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7PZ 7.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Smiths Knoll Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Bedingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hempnall Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Woodton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Forge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Hallows Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Green Denton Diss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dukes Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Earsham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Of York Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Topcroft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallow Hill Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royal Mail 42 Earsham Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bungay Medical Centre 01986 892055	Bungay Medical Centre 28 St Johns Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1LP
Dr Fox & Partners 01508 499333	Millgates Surgery Mill Road Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LP
Chet Valley Medical Practice 01508 520222	George House 40-48 George Lane, Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6QH
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR

Local Stores

Bungay
Hillside Road East
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1RX
01986 895738
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR - Mulbarton
45 Birchfield Ln
Mulbarton
Norwich
NR14 8AA
01508486861
Store Website
8.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 3.20 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic Bungay Road Brooke Norwich Norfolk NR15 1DX 01508 558 228 brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Broaden Lane Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LU 01508 498718 info@pawsindoors.co.uk Website 4.43 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
19 Beccles Road Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JQ 01508 520247 reception.loddon@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.37 miles

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Three Rivers Vets
113 The Street Poringland Norwich Norfolk NR14 7RP 01508 492834 reception.poringland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.29 miles

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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 6.53 miles
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Local Dog Walks

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 2.51 miles

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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 3.77 miles

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Whitlingham Lake
Beautiful Part Of Norfolk Countryside That Has The Scenery Of A Coastal Area, But Handy Location Of Being Inner City. On A Day With Good Weather The Atmosphere Is Buzzing With Families, Dog Walkers And Naturists. Perfect For A Change Of Scenery And Lovely Views. Whitlingham Ln Lancashire 10.04 miles

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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 10.27 miles

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Mousehold Heath Norwich
A Truly Beautiful Place For A Dog Walk. There Are A Few Opened (Heath) Areas And A Lot Of Woods. There Are Easy Walks With Plenty Of Benches And There Are Steep Parts For The More Adventurous Pups And People. I Highly Recommend A Very Good, Detailed Map Of The Heath On Norwich City Council's Website; Please Type: "Mousehold Heath Earth Heritage Trail" . Plenty Of Car Park Around The Heath, All Free. 149 Mousehold Ave Norwich Lancashire NR3 4RX 11.71 miles Other Car Parks: There Is One (The Biggest Car Park) From Gilman Road (It'S A Quite Short Road) That Leads To The Heath. There Is A Car Park At Zak'S, Opposite Zaks And One Near &Quot;Pitch And Putt&Quot;.

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Earlham Park
Lovely Park On The Edge Of Uea Campus. Open Fields, The River And Woodlands To Explore. 2 The Gardens Norwich Lancashire NR4 7TQ 12.04 miles

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