Welcome to Hitcham

Hitcham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Stowmarket and 10 miles north of the town of Sudbury. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable buildings in Hitcham is the Church of St. Mary. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Hitcham is the village pub, The Red Lion. This traditional English pub serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and soak up the village atmosphere. Overall, Hitcham is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty of rural England.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 16°C

Feels Like: 16°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Gable End Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Karen Randall	Fen Lane Hitcham Suffolk IP7 7NL 1449744928
Bildeston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Shaw	Newberry Road Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7ES 01449740269 School Website
Old Buckenham Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Griffiths	Brettenham Park Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7PH 1449740252 School Website
Centre Academy East Anglia Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Gilbert	Church Road Brettenham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QR 1449736404 School Website
Whatfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Shaw	Rectory Road Whatfield Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6QU 01473823309 School Website
Ringshall School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Gough	Offton Road Ringshall Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2JD 1473658307 School Website
Lavenham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rory Michael	Barn Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9RB 01787247350 School Website
Great Finborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Dodd	High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AQ 01449613208 School Website
Kersey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jess Damant And Mrs Claire Dunnell Paley (Co-Heads)	Cherry Hill Kersey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6EG 1473823397 School Website
Finborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clark	The Hall Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3EF 1449773600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 6.41 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 7.05 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 8.04 Miles

Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 9.15 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 9.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 5.61 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 5.61 Miles
Beaumont Cars 01473 827096 74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU 5.93 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh 01787 881212 High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL 5.95 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 6.18 Miles
Hadleigh Executive Travel 01473 828222 23 Cottesford Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JA 6.35 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 6.38 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 6.45 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 6.78 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 7.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hitcham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip7 Wattisham Road Bildeston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bildeston Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip7 B1123 Near Church Kettlebaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Cross Green Hitcham Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Manor Road Bildeston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Pepper Tree Cross Roads Hitcham Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Wattisham Stone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Brett Cottage The Street Chelsworth Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Nedging Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Luckey's Corner Hitcham Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 Brettenham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1121D - Rushbrook Farm Preston St Mary No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip7 The Street / Mill Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1082D - Whelp Street Preston St Mary No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bildeston Health Centre 01449 740254	The Health Centre High Street, Bildeston Ipswich IP7 7EX
Wattisham Medical Centre	Wattisham Medical Centre Building 154 Wattisham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7RA
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Church Street, Lavenham 01787 242250	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9SA

Local Stores

Lavenham
80a High Street
Lavenham
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9PT
01787 247242
Store Website
4.40 miles

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SPAR - Hadleigh
1 - 3 Long Bessels
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 5DB
01473 824888
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
96 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EN 01473 822704 hadleigh@highcliffvets.com Website 5.81 miles
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Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AH 01449 676966 office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.15 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 6.49 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8NU 01449 722198 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 7.30 miles
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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 7.45 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 8.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 11.07 miles

Location what3words departure.chambers.truth

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 11.94 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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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 12.31 miles

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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 13.39 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 13.68 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.4°C	11°C	10.6°C	10.1°C	11.1°C	13.8°C	16°C	19°C	19.9°C	19.5°C	16.2°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	11.5°C	11.3°C	10.9°C	9.7°C	10.2°C	13.4°C	15.9°C	19°C	19.9°C	19.5°C	15.6°C	12.8°C

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Temp	12.8°C	11.8°C	11.2°C	11°C	13.9°C	18°C	22.5°C	25.3°C	26°C	25.4°C	23.3°C	21.1°C
Feels Like	11.1°C	9.8°C	9°C	8.5°C	12.6°C	17.7°C	23.3°C	25.8°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	25.4°C	21.1°C

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Temp	19.7°C	17.2°C	14.7°C	12.7°C	11.8°C	11.8°C	12.2°C	14.2°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	14.1°C	16.4°C
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