Welcome to Higham

Higham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Brett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Higham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Higham is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities that take place throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Higham Summer Fete, which is held every year in July. The fete features live music, food and drink stalls, and a variety of games and activities for all ages.

In addition to its rich history and strong sense of community, Higham is also known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque countryside. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, and the River Brett is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Higham is a charming and welcoming village that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Barrow Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ashe	Colethorpe Lane Barrow Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5AU 01284810223 School Website
Moulton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Shipp	School Road Moulton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8PR 01638750236 School Website
Risby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Soo Miller	Aylmer Close Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6RT 01284810367 School Website
Brookes Uk Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Taylor	Flempton Road Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6QJ 1284760531 School Website
Kennett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Horsley	98 Station Road Kennett Newmarket Cambridgeshire CB8 7QQ 01638750386 School Website
St Christopher's Cevcp School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline James	St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent Red Lodge Bellflower Crescent Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8XQ 1638750342
Cheveley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Kendall	Park Road Cheveley Newmarket Cambridgeshire CB8 9DF 01638730273 School Website
Westley Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Ben Jeffery	Oliver Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3JB 01284755144 School Website
Ickworth Park Primary School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Mr Kirsten Steele	Meadow Drive Horringer Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5SB 01284735337 School Website
Sextons Manor Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Knight	Greene Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3HG 01284754371 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 3.04 Miles

Dullingham Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP 5.82 Miles

Newmarket Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB 6.41 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 6.71 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 10.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
David Jarvis Cars 01638 750967 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7PZ 2.24 Miles
Cabline Taxis 01638 751999 2 The Close, Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7RA 3.66 Miles
Hiros Cars 01638 614660 51 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BY 5.72 Miles
Community Cars 01638 608049 147 All Saints Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8HH 6.10 Miles
Go Bats Taxis 01638 552552 4 New Cut, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0HR 6.46 Miles
A 2 B Taxi Services 01638 669966 21 Elliott Close, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7SE 6.53 Miles
A2btaxi Services Newmarket Ltd 01638 724000 21 Elliot Close, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7SE 6.53 Miles
Apple Chauffeurs 01638 661317 13 Croft Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AQ 6.84 Miles
Michael Taxi 07778 655044 9 Queensway, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7EU 8.10 Miles
Wags Cabs 01638 611145 26 Mill La, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HJ 9.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip28(D) Middle Green Higham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Higham Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Bury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Shop Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Ley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Needham Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ip29(D) Burthorpe Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Priory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookside. Dalham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Bury Road Kentford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Twites Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstall Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barrow Surgery	Barrow Hill Barrow Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5DX
The Reynard Surgery 01638 552211	Turnpike Road Red Lodge Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8JZ
Wickhambrook Surgery 01440 820140	The Surgery, Boyden Close Nunnery Green Wickhambrook Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8XU
Oakfield Surgery 01638 662018	Oakfield Surgery Vicarage Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8HP
Victoria Surgery 01284 725550	Victoria Surgery Victoria Street Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3BB

Local Stores

Risbygate
8 Out Risbygate
Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3RJ
01692 80213
Store Website
6.27 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ash Tree Veterinary Centre
6 Pilgrim Court Kennett Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8FA 01638 554 477 enquiries@ashtreevets.com Website 3.02 miles
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Animal Health Trust Diagnostic Laboratory Services
Animal Health Trust Lanwades Park Kentford Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7UU 08700 502426 diagnostics@aht.org.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Vetvisit
81 Centre Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AW 5.46 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 5.76 miles
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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
The Maltings Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7AA 01638 662253 swaynesnkt@yahoo.co.uk Website 6.27 miles
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Rossdales Newmarket
Beaufort Cottage Stables High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8JS 01638 663150 practice@rossdales.com Website 6.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 4.11 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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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 4.84 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 6.04 miles West Stow

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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 6.66 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 7.68 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 11.28 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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Weather Forecast

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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

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	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

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