Welcome to Great Barton

Great Barton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Bury St Edmunds and has a population of around 1,000 people. Great Barton is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable features of Great Barton is its beautiful church, St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and impressive stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Great Barton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The village store is a popular spot for locals to pick up groceries and other essentials, while the pub is a great place to grab a drink and catch up with friends. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded in the local area and has a strong reputation for academic excellence. Overall, Great Barton is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Barton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Ratley	School Road Great Barton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2RJ 01284787353 School Website
Abbots Green Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ang Morrison	Airfield Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7PJ 1284718818 School Website
First Base Bury St Edmunds Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Laws	Airfield Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7PJ 1284762453 School Website
Sir Peter Hall School Free Schools Special Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Pettingale	Airfield Road Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7PJ 1284649006 School Website
Sybil Andrews Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Blakey	Rougham Tower Avenue Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7QB 1284413400 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
Sebert Wood Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Mr James Tottie	Sebert Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7EG 01284755211 School Website
Priory School Academy Special Converter Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Executive Head Graham Alcock; Head Of School Sharron White	Mount Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BH 01284761934 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
Tollgate Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Brookman	Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6DG 01284752742 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 2.11 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 2.72 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 6.41 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 10.31 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 11.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 8.97 Miles
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 9.14 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 9.26 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 9.49 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 9.57 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 9.79 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 9.98 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 10.36 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 10.49 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 10.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip31 Great Barton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip31(D) Livermere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) The Oakaries Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Thurston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip32(D) Mount Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) East Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip32(D) Appledown Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Rougham Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip32(D) Tassel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31 Thurston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip32(D) Barton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip32(D) Drovers Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip32 Bury St Edmunds Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip32(P) Bury St Edmunds Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ip32 Bury St Edmunds Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mount Farm Surgery 01284 769643	Mount Farm Surgery Lawson Place Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7EW
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Northgate Business Park Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1AE
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Northgate Business Park Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1AE
Swan Surgery 01284 770440	The Swan Surgery Northgate Street Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1AE
The Guildhall And Barrow Surgery 01284 701601	Guildhall & Barrow Surg Lower Baxter Street Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1ET

Local Stores

Thurston - Station Hill
Station Hill
Thurston
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 3QU
01359 230803
Store Website
2.11 miles

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SPAR Bury St Edmunds
1
St Olaves Parade
Hunters Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 6SP
01284 765159
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haughley Veterinary Centre
Thurston Veterinary Centre Little Cedars 58 Barton Road, Thurston Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PD 01359 232200 haughleyvets@talkbusiness.net 1.82 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 2.25 miles
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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 2.43 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 2.51 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
Cotton Lane Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XW 01284 753961 bury@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Sidney House Western Wy Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3SP 01284 701 444 enquiries@swayneandpartners.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 3.68 miles

Location what3words departure.chambers.truth

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

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

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 4.19 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 5.47 miles West Stow

Location what3words cabinets.banter.carpentry

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 5.83 miles

Location what3words stages.slopes.backpacks

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 9.30 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

Weather Forecast

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	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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