Welcome to Great Blakenham

Great Blakenham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles northwest of Ipswich and has a population of around 1,500 people. Great Blakenham is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Blakenham is the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another notable landmark in Great Blakenham is the village hall, which is a hub of community activity. The hall hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community meetings.

Great Blakenham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Suffolk, with easy access to the A14 and A12 motorways. Overall, Great Blakenham is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Claydon Primary School
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Head Teacher
Mr Louis Collins
Lancaster Way
Claydon
Ipswich
IP6 0DX
1473830439
School Website
Claydon High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Maeve Taylor
Church Lane
Claydon
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 0EG
1473836110
School Website
Somersham Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Emma Burgess
Church Lane
Lower Somersham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 4PN
01473831251
School Website
Henley Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Stephanie Hawes
Ashbocking Road
Henley
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 0QX
1473831556
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Whitton Community Primary School
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Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephen Capper
Shakespeare Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6ET
01473741225
School Website
Bramford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Emma Burgess
Duckamere
Bramford
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 4AH
01473741598
School Website
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Jamie Daniels
Defoe Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6SG
01473464545
School Website
Thomas Wolsey School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:3-16
Head Teacher
Ms Emily Webster
Defoe Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6SG
01473467600
School Website
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Lucille Martin (Head Of School)
Stratford Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6EF
1473742074
School Website
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Dr Andrea Hall
Marlow Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5JN
1473741249
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Needham Market
Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
3.07 Miles
Westerfield
Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE
3.89 Miles
Ipswich
Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
4.95 Miles
Derby Road
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
5.92 Miles
Stowmarket
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
6.50 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd
01473 833003
Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL
0.62 Miles
Airport Taxis
01473 747980
35 Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF
2.93 Miles
Needham Taxis
01449 722408
Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
3.05 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd
01449 721111
14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH
3.25 Miles
Jet Cabs
01473 214837
The Poppies/Westerfield Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9AG
3.94 Miles
A14 Limousines
01473 784905
4 Cardigan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PF
4.24 Miles
I-Central Travel
07921 670279
304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL
4.56 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd
01473 888888
16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB
4.68 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs
01473 222222
4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS
4.86 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd
01473 252525
1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN
4.94 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip6 The Chequers 36 Stowmarket Road Gt. Blakenham
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Ip6 Blueleighs Park Gt. Blakenham
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Ip6 Stowmarket Road Gt Blakenham
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Ip6 Gipping Road Claydon
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Ip6 Sandy Lane Barham
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Ip6 Phillips Road Barham
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Ip6 Upper Street Baylham Ipswich
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Claydon Post Office
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Ip6 The Garage Lower Street Baylam Ipswich
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Ip8 The Common Little Blakenham
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Ip8 Little Box Meadow Little Blakenham
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Ip6 The Stone Baylham Ipswich
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Ip6 The Croft The Green Barham
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Ip8 Westley Green Farm Lower Somersham Ipswich
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Ip8 Paper Mill Lane (Nr Scotts) Bramford
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Needham Market Country Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Barking Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8EZ
Needham Market Country Practice
01449 720666
Needham Market Country Pr
Barking Rd,Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8EZ
Chesterfield Drive Surgery
29 Chesterfield Drive
Ipswich
IP1 6DW
Cardinal Medical Practice
01473 741152
2 Deben Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5EN
Norwich Road Surgery
199 Norwich Road
Ipswich
IP1 4BX
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Local Stores

Barham
53 Norwich Road
Barham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 0DH
01473 830237
Store Website
0.84 miles
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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
5.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery
Coddenham Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8NU
01449 722198
mail@stowevets.co.uk
Website
2.79 miles
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Open at weekends

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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
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The Barn Veterinary Practice
Ashcroft Road Surgery
2A Ashcroft Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6AA
01473 743460
barn.ashcroft@zen.co.uk
3.41 miles
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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BH
01473 222121
ipswich@vets4pets.com
Website
4.40 miles
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Open at weekends

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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3LU
01473 257557
estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk
Website
4.40 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Referrals
Tuddenham Road Business Centre
Tuddenham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 3QN
01473 230 999
mail@christchurchvets.co.uk
4.66 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 2DF
01473 255789
mail@christchurchvets.co.uk
Website
4.82 miles
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Open at weekends

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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av
32 Neath Dr
Ipswich
Lancashire
IP2 9TA
5.81 miles

Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre
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Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell
59 Morland Rd
Ipswich
Lancashire
IP3 0LQ
6.72 miles

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It.
Orwell Country Park
Lancashire
7.66 miles

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Sutton Hoo
This Is The Sutton Hoo Long Walk Trail. The Walk Covers A Hugely Mixed Landscape, From Grassland To Woodland. The Area Is Part Of The Suffolk Coast And Heaths Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
IP12 3DJ
10.64 miles

On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.
Sutton Hoo River Deben
This 17Km (11 Mile) Walk Starts And Finishes At The Sutton Hoo National Trust Car Park. An Alternative Start Point, Avoiding The National Trust Entry, Is Shown On The Map Above. Although This Still Takes You Through The National Trust Site, It Uses Rights Of Way Which Are Free.
Woodbridge
10.73 miles

Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
11.71 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
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