Welcome to Elmswell

Elmswell is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Bury St Edmunds and 13 miles northwest of Ipswich. The village has a population of around 3,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Elmswell is the St John the Divine Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Another popular attraction in the village is the Elmswell Windmill, which was built in the early 1800s and is one of the few remaining windmills in Suffolk.

Elmswell is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Elmswell Show, which is held annually in August and features a range of agricultural displays, craft stalls, and entertainment for all ages. Overall, Elmswell is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Elmswell Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Ash	Oxer Close Elmswell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9UE 01359240261 School Website
Woolpit Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Clayton	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9RU 01359240625 School Website
Norton Cevc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Sparkes	School Close Norton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3LZ 01359230520 School Website
Crawford's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Francksen	Green Road Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3QZ 1449673253 School Website
Rattlesden Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ballam	School Road Rattlesden Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0SE 01449736335 School Website
Thurston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Bayes	School Lane Thurston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3RY 01359230444 School Website
Finborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clark	The Hall Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3EF 1449773600 School Website
Grace Cook Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Dedicoat	Fuller Way Chilton Leys Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1GG 1449833094 School Website
Olive Ap Academy - Suffolk Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Burnett	Chilton Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1SZ 1449613931 School Website
Thurston Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Mattin	Norton Road Thurston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PB 01359230885 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 0.48 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 4.06 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 5.19 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 8.12 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 8.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 2.90 Miles
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 3.08 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 4.40 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 4.98 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 5.19 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 8.39 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 8.62 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 12.09 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 12.10 Miles
Just Airport Group 01379 658885 11 Lewis Drive, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5SL 12.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip30(D) The Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Elmswell Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip30(D) Wetherden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Ashfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Woolpit Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip30(D) Steeles Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) White Elm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Woolpit Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Woolpit Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Park View Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowmarket Road Wetherden Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip31(D) Ashfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Norton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Upper Town Wetherden Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Old Post Office The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woolpit Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QU
Woolpit Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QU
Woolpit Health Centre 01359 240298	Woolpit Health Centre Heath Road, Woolpit Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QU
Stowhealth 01449 776000	Stowhealth, Violet House Violet Hill Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1NL
Manor Farm Surgery 1449781777	Manor Farm Surgery Church Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LJ

Local Stores

Elmswell
Ashfield Road
Elmswell
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HG
01359 240938
Store Website
0.47 miles

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SPAR - Badwell Ash Village Stores
The Post Office
The Street
Bury St Edmunds
IP31 3DG
01359 259232
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Old Tea Room Veterinary Surgery The Level Crossing Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9HA 01359 241761 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 0.48 miles
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Animals Treated
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
Thurston Veterinary Centre Little Cedars 58 Barton Road, Thurston Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PD 01359 232200 haughleyvets@talkbusiness.net 4.31 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AH 01449 676966 office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre
Easlea Road Moreton Hall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BS 01284 747000 enquiries@moretonhallvets.co.uk Website 6.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nowton Park
A Lovely Mixed Walk. Great For Kids And Dogs To Explore. Off Leash Areas Deeper In. Forest Trails, Maze, Football Pitches, Play Park, Cafe, Paid Parking. Nowton 7.45 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 7.94 miles

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Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 8.24 miles

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Ickworth House
This Is National Trust Owned Property, Fantastic For Dogs With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. There Are Sheep Around At Sometimes Of Year But This For Only A Short Part Of The Walk. Parking Is Free But You Will Have To Pay Entry Fees As Its National Trust. In A Nutshell It’S A Fantastic Walk And I Go At Least Once A Week. Views Are Spectacular And Ickworth House Is Unique. 17 Dairy Cottages 10.45 miles

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Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.65 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 11.50 miles West Stow

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