Welcome to Gunton

Gunton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated near the town of Lowestoft and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Gunton Hall Estate, which dates back to the 18th century. The estate is now used as a conference center and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Gunton is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Gunton Warren and the Gunton Cliff. These reserves are home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds and plants. The Gunton Warren is particularly popular with birdwatchers, who come to see the many species of birds that can be found there. The village is also close to the coast, and there are a number of beaches and coastal walks that can be enjoyed in the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Gunton is also known for its strong community spirit. The village has a number of local groups and organizations, including a community center, a village hall, and a number of sports clubs. There are also a number of local events and festivals that take place throughout the year, including the Gunton Festival of Food and Drink, which celebrates the best of local produce and cuisine. Overall, Gunton is a charming village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gunton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsten Stone	Gainsborough Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4LX 01502584661 School Website
Ormiston Denes Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kate Williams	Yarmouth Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4AH 01502574474 School Website
The Ashley School Academy Trust Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Ms Sally Garrett	Ashley Downs Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4EU 01502565439 School Website
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Owens	St Margaret's Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4HN 01502563528 School Website
Poplars Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Hurren	St Margaret's Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4HN 1502565757 School Website
St Margarets Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zara Lambert	Church Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4JF 01502530130 School Website
Benjamin Britten Academy Of Music And Mathematics Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Mcatear	Blyford Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PZ 01502582312 School Website
East Coast College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Rimmer	St Peter's Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2NB 800854695 School Website
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Miscellaneous Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Marilyn Slater	Adrian House Alexandra Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PL
Roman Hill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Lee	Avondale Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2NX 1502563161 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lowestoft Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG 1.48 Miles

Oulton Broad North Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ 1.90 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 2.61 Miles

Somerleyton Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN 4.24 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 5.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Five Six Taxis 01502 565656 109 Oulton Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4QW 0.88 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01502 565656 109 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4QW 0.88 Miles
Harbor Cabs 07828 213809 15 Crestview Dr, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EL 0.92 Miles
Aby Cars 01502 511771 24 Reeve Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1UF 1.04 Miles
5 7 2 Taxis 01502 572572 24 Dorley Dale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1UF 1.04 Miles
1St Cabs 01502 583838 7 Lawn Grove, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4XG 1.06 Miles
P And P Executive Travel 01502 584327 92 Wollaston Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PF 1.23 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01502 500000 2 Pier Ter, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AB 1.66 Miles
51 Taxis Ltd - Lowestoft Taxis 515151 01502 515151 Unit 8 Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 2.01 Miles
Five One Taxis 01502 566566 Unit 8/Harbour Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LZ 2.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gunton Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunton St. Peters Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corton Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarmouth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunton Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollingworth Rd Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
66 Spashett Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St.Margarets Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerton Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lighthouse Score Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Foxburrow Hill Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St. Margarets Plain Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bently Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
High Street Surgery 01502 589151	The Surgery High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1JE
Crestview, Lowestoft 01502 564366	Crestview Medical Centre 141 Crestview Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4TW
Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries 01502 526062	Alexandra Road Surgery Alexandra Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PL
Bridge Road Surgery 01502 565936	The Surgery 1A Bridge Rd,Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ
Coastal Health South 01502 565936	1A Bridge Road Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LJ

Local Stores

Oulton Road
143 Oulton Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3DG
01502 511580
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR - Lowestoft
96-100 Hall Road
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3NN
01502 587401
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Village Rise
1 Village Rise Weston Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PT 01502 573982 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 0.66 miles
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The Veterinary Surgery
Alexandra Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PL 01502 572141 enquiries@veterinary-hospital.co.uk Website 1.09 miles

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London Road Vet Lowestoft Ltd
55 London Road South Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0AS 01502 572107 office@londonroadvetlowestoft.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8JD 01502 531 999 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 3.67 miles
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Pakefield Veterinary Clinic
London Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7PG 01502 564656 pakefield2@aol.com 4.03 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
81 High Street Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7QQ 01502 741988 reception.kessingland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 11.57 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 13.50 miles

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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 15.17 miles

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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 16.02 miles

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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 16.84 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 17.59 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Weather Forecast

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