Welcome to Fressingfield

Fressingfield is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles south of Norwich and 15 miles north of Ipswich. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Fressingfield has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Fressingfield is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the Fressingfield Witch Trail, which takes them on a journey through the village's dark history of witchcraft and superstition. The trail includes a visit to the infamous "Witch's Grave," where a woman accused of witchcraft was buried in the 17th century.

Fressingfield is also home to several local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The Fox and Goose pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere and delicious food and drink. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a scarecrow festival. Overall, Fressingfield is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fressingfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	School Lane, Stradbroke Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5RU 1379586393 School Website
Stradbroke Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Hunt	Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH 1379384415 School Website
Stradbroke High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Karen Millar	Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN 01379384387 School Website
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website
Wilby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roisin Wiseman	Wilby Eye Suffolk IP21 5LR 01379384708 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Laxfield Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Minns	Framlingham Road Laxfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8HD 1986798344 School Website
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (A 3-16 Church Of England School) Academy Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Rob Connelly	Wilderness Lane Harleston Norfolk IP20 9DD 1379852561 School Website
St Edmund's Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Heckfield Green Hoxne Eye Suffolk IP21 5AD 1379668283 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
Worlingworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil	Worlingworth Shop Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7HX 01728628397 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 7.98 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 8.38 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 10.12 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 10.14 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 11.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 4.53 Miles
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 6.85 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 7.43 Miles
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 7.82 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 8.39 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 8.40 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 8.54 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 8.54 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 8.60 Miles
A2b Cars 01379 652339 112 Willbye Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NP 8.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Laxfield Road/Sandpath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 New Street Fressingfield Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Bridge Fressingfield Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Pixey Green Stradbroke Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Wood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Top Road Wingfield Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 White Post Corner Fressingfield Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Earsham Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Street Weybread Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Halesworth Road Fressingfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Wingfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 One Eye Lane Weybread Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Rattlerow Hill Stradbroke Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Ashfield Green Stradbroke Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Street Withersdale Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 586456	Fressingfield Medical Ctr New Street, Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PJ
Stradbroke Surgery	Stradbroke Medical Centre Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX

Local Stores

Laxfield
High Street
Laxfield
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 8DH
01986 798207
Store Website
3.78 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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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

Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 7.97 miles
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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 8.13 miles
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Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 8.21 miles
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Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 8.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.69 miles

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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 9.07 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 10.55 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 13.25 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 13.50 miles

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 14.67 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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