Welcome to Fakenham Magna

Fakenham Magna is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of the town of Bury St Edmunds and is home to a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Fakenham Magna has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was once home to a castle, which has since been demolished. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a pub, The Forge, which dates back to the 17th century and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Despite its small size, Fakenham Magna has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local groups and organizations, including a gardening club, a history society, and a village hall committee. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Overall, Fakenham Magna is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Honington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Moore	Malting Row Honington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1RE 01359269324 School Website
Barnham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Arnold	Mill Lane Barnham Nr Thetford Suffolk IP24 2NG 01842890253 School Website
Bardwell Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Boyd	School Lane Bardwell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1AD 1359250854 School Website
The Pinetree School Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Katrina Warren	Staniforth Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3LH 01842752756 School Website
Ixworth Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Mark Barrow	Walsham Road Ixworth Suffolk IP31 2HS 01359234050 School Website
Diamond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Heather Denny	Hillary Road Thetford IP24 3DP
Ixworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Allsopp	Crown Lane Ixworth Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2EL 1359230228
Barningham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephany Hunter	Church Road Barningham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1DD 01359221297 School Website
The Damara School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Govender	30 Bridge Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AG 1842773673 School Website
Thetford Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Brewer	Bridge St Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AF 1842752840 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 4.79 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 7.13 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 7.63 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 8.76 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 9.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 4.08 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 4.09 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 4.13 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 4.24 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 4.43 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 4.94 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 5.15 Miles
Harling Taxis 07950 189260 54 Brewster, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QH 8.63 Miles
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 9.08 Miles
Carter M R 01842 811430 79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 9.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 The Green Thetford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ip24 Park Ride No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ip31(D) Raf Honington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip31(D) The Fox Inn Troston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) The Timbers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) The Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 The Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip24 Rymer Point No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ip24 Euston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip31(D) The Street Troston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Railway Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ip31 Bardwell Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Honington Medical Centre	Honington Medical Centre Honington Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1EE
Rru Honington	Rru Honington Regional Rehabilitation Unit Honington Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1EE
Ixworth Surgery 01359 230252	Ixworth Surgery Peddars Close, Ixworth Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2HD
School Lane Surgery 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG
School Lane Pms Practice 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG

Local Stores

Stanton
Hepworth Road
Stanton
Bury St Edmonds
Suffolk
IP31 2FR
Store Website
4.65 miles

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SPAR - Thetford
Nun's Bridges Filling Station
Thetford
IP24 3ED
01842 752496
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 4.57 miles

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 4.88 miles


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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 4.97 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 6.87 miles
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Bury St Edmunds Veterinary Centre
Unit A Eastgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1YQ 01284 630650 hello@burystedmundsveterinarycentre.co.uk Website 7.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.72 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 4.41 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 6.05 miles West Stow

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 8.89 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 8.94 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 8.97 miles

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