Welcome to Felsham

Felsham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Bury St Edmunds and 5 miles west of Stowmarket. The village has a population of around 600 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Felsham is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable buildings in Felsham is the Church of St Peter and St Paul. This Grade I listed building dates back to the 14th century and is known for its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Felsham is the Old Rectory, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a pub, The Six Bells, which serves traditional pub food and local ales.

Felsham is a close-knit community with a range of local events and activities throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular events such as quiz nights, film screenings, and craft fairs. There is also a village shop and post office, which provides a range of essential services for residents. Felsham is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links to Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, and Ipswich. Overall, Felsham is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Centre Academy East Anglia Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Gilbert	Church Road Brettenham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QR 1449736404 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
Old Buckenham Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Griffiths	Brettenham Park Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7PH 1449740252 School Website
Cockfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Trudie Harkin	Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0LA 01284828287 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
Rougham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Clark	Church Road Rougham Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9JJ 1359270288 School Website
Great Whelnetham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Flatman	Stanningfield Road Great Whelnetham Bury St. Edmunds IP30 0UA 1284386203 School Website
Great Finborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Dodd	High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AQ 01449613208 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
Gable End Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Karen Randall	Fen Lane Hitcham Suffolk IP7 7NL 1449744928

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 5.13 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 5.24 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 6.74 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 7.52 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 9.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 6.03 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 6.06 Miles
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 6.19 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 6.64 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 6.73 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 8.91 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 9.17 Miles
Colins Private Hire 01787 280604 Mirrorvilla/Flax La, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RS 9.30 Miles
Sjb Cars 01787 282888 Slaters Bldg, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7SG 9.46 Miles
Suffolk Chauffeur Service 07706 997044 4 Rimmer Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PX 9.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip30 Felsham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip30(D) Rookery Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Gedding Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Sparkes Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Mill Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) High Town Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Bush Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Great Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Old Forge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Post Office Bull Inn Bury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Rattlesden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Top Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Brettenham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Rattlesham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip7 The Street / Mill Corner 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
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA

Local Stores

Woolpit
The Street
Woolpit
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9SA
01359 240322
Store Website
3.82 miles

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SPAR - Bury Road
Tothill Services Ltd
Bury Road
Stowmarket
IP14 3QQ
01449 677 172
Store Website
6.2 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 5.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 5.52 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 5.88 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bury St Edmunds Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Moreton Hall Retail Park Bedingfeld Way Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BT 01284 706 012 burystedmunds@vets4pets.com Website 6.08 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 6.09 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 6.53 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 5.69 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 6.83 miles

Location what3words departure.chambers.truth

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 8.43 miles

Location what3words stages.slopes.backpacks

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 10.63 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

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 12.01 miles West Stow

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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 14.62 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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