Welcome to Gislingham

Gislingham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the town of Stowmarket and 15 miles south of the city of Norwich. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gislingham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful tower, stained glass windows, and intricate carvings. Another historic building in the village is the Gislingham Manor House, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character.

Gislingham is surrounded by rolling hills, fields, and woodland, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. The village has a number of footpaths and bridleways that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also several local pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a long walk. Overall, Gislingham is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gislingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Benstock	Broadfields Road Gislingham Eye Suffolk IP23 8HX 1379783283 School Website
Mellis Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ryle	Yaxley Road Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DP 1379783376 School Website
Bacton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Sait	Taylors Green Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LL 1449781367 School Website
St Botolphs Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Cobbold	Back Hills Botesdale Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 1DW 01379890181 School Website
Wortham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Flatman	Wortham Bury Road Diss Norfolk IP22 1PX 1379898484 School Website
Mendlesham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Sait	Old Station Road Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5RT 1449766224 School Website
Thorndon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Jones	The Street Thorndon Eye Suffolk IP23 7JR 1379678392 School Website
Walsham Le Willows Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maxine Mcgarr	Wattisfield Road Walsham-Le-Willows Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3BD 01359259319 School Website
Wetheringsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Church Street Wetheringsett Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PJ 1449766215 School Website
Hartismere School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sarah / Geoff Gray / Luxton	Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BL 01379870315 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 6.02 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 7.09 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 8.02 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 10.38 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 10.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 4.66 Miles
Diss Town Taxis 07821 739011 16 Ladbrooke Close, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BX 5.59 Miles
Josie's Cab 07919 352580 26 Ladbrooke Cl, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BX 5.59 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 5.62 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 5.65 Miles
Just Airport Group 01379 658885 11 Lewis Drive, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5SL 5.71 Miles
Ajo Travel 07769 900382 11 Lewis Drive, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5SL 5.71 Miles
Able Taxis Ltd 01379 640900 15A Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB 5.80 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 5.97 Miles
Millpond Cars 07802 633142 Snow Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5SB 6.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip23 Post Office High Street Gilslingham Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Mil Street Gislingham Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Street Wickham Skeith Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Robbs Hall Finningham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Red House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Allwood Green Rickinghall Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickham Road Finningham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Street Thornham Magna Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Wickham Skeith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Cotton Stowmarket Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Little Green Burgate Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Common Mellis Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Church Road Westhorpe Stowmarket Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Knoll Wickham Skeith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Earlsfield Road Mellis Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor Farm Surgery 1449781777	Manor Farm Surgery Church Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LJ
Botesdale Health Centre 01379 898295	The Health Centre Back Hills, Botesdale Diss Norfolk IP22 1DW
Mendlesham Medical Group 01449 767722	The Health Centre Chapel Road, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SQ
Eye Health Centre 01379 870689	The Health Centre Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7DD
Lawns Practice 01379 642021	The Lawns Medical Pract. Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG

Local Stores

Rickinghall
The Street
Rickinghall
Diss
Suffolk
IP22 1DX
01379 897270
Store Website
3.18 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vet3 Equine Care Ltd
Carmel Works Denmark Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4AS 01379 831456 info@vet3equinecare.co.uk Website 5.57 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 5.74 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
Cherry Tree Stables Roydon Road Diss Suffolk IP22 4LN 01379 870999 info@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 5.84 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999

Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 5.92 miles
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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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 7.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 4.99 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

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 9.28 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 10.72 miles

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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 14.46 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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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 14.98 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 16.16 miles West Stow

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