Welcome to Kirkley

Kirkley is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Lowestoft and is known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors. Kirkley is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

Despite its small size, Kirkley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub, as well as a number of sports clubs and community groups. The village also has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Kirkley is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, thanks to its picturesque setting and range of attractions. The village is located close to the coast, with a number of beautiful beaches and coastal walks within easy reach. It is also home to a number of nature reserves and wildlife parks, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife spotting. Overall, Kirkley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ewa Parker	Kirkley Cliff Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0DG 01502565384 School Website
The Attic Pupil Referral Unit Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Joanna Lawrence	The Attic Learning Centre Lovewell Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0RQ 01986897107 School Website
Meadow Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Matthew Jordan	Enstone Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0NE 01502574586 School Website
Red Oak Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Madsen	Southwell Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0RZ 01502573509 School Website
Westwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rae Aldous	Westwood Avenue Westwood Primary School Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9RR 01502565673 School Website
East Point Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Austin	Kirkley Run Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0UQ 01502525300 School Website
Pakefield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Payne	London Road Pakefield Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AQ 01502574032 School Website
Pakefield High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Bagshaw	London Road Pakefield Pakefield Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AQ 1502530750 School Website
Elm Tree Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Halliday	Ranworth Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9HN 01502562930 School Website
Dell Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Sinclair	Dell Road Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9NU 01502565956 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lowestoft Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG 1.14 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 1.44 Miles

Oulton Broad North Bridge Street, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR32 3LJ 1.57 Miles

Somerleyton Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN 5.04 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 6.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solebay Travel Airport Transfers 01502 589403 6 Wilson Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JA 0.20 Miles
Lowestoft Suffolk Airport Taxis 01502 589403 Lantern House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JA 0.20 Miles
Greyhound Taxis 01502 583669 35 Britten Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9BW 0.57 Miles
Lowestoft Wheelchair Taxis 07960 011080 56 Greenfield Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9EF 0.74 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01502 500000 2 Pier Ter, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AB 0.94 Miles
Eazy Travel 01502 560091 6 The Staithe, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AF 1.01 Miles
Jay's Travel 01502 537637 2 Harvest Dr, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NJ 1.15 Miles
S And J Cars 01502 513100 17 Barley Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NH 1.16 Miles
Wherry Cabs 01502 500200 63 Pinbush Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NL 1.32 Miles
Ace Global Taxis Ltd 01502 566690 59 Pinbush Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NL 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pakefield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kendal Road/London Rd South Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Saints Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirkley Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Towers London Rd South Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pakefield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaconsfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homefield Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterloo Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grand Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
86 Stradbroke Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Road Opp Carnoustie Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkley Mill Health Centre 01502 532599	Kirkley Mill Surgery Kirkley Rise, Clifton Rd Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0HF
Kirkley Mill - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Kirkley Mill Surgery Clifton Road Lowestoft NR33 0HJ
Kirkley Mill - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Kirkley Mill Surgery Clifton Road Lowestoft NR33 0HJ
Andaman Surgery 01502 517346	Andaman Surgery 303 Long Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9DF
Victoria Road Surgery 01502 572369	82 Victoria Road Oulton Broad Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9LU

Local Stores

Pakefield
London Road
Pakefield
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 7AF
01502 574606
Store Website
0.51 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

London Road Vet Lowestoft Ltd
55 London Road South Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0AS 01502 572107 office@londonroadvetlowestoft.co.uk Website 0.87 miles
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Pakefield Veterinary Clinic
London Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7PG 01502 564656 pakefield2@aol.com 1.50 miles
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The Veterinary Surgery
Alexandra Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PL 01502 572141 enquiries@veterinary-hospital.co.uk Website 1.56 miles

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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8JD 01502 531 999 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Village Rise
1 Village Rise Weston Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PT 01502 573982 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 2.47 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
81 High Street Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7QQ 01502 741988 reception.kessingland@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.01 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 9.05 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 12.71 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

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 13.51 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 14.07 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 14.34 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 15.06 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	20.2°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	16.4°C	10.4°C	5.7°C	3.6°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	5.6°C	3.5°C	4°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	16.4°C	8°C	1.3°C	-1.6°C	0°C	1.5°C	1.7°C	0°C	1.5°C

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Temp	1.4°C	0.5°C	-0.1°C	-0.9°C	1.9°C	5.6°C	8.9°C	11.1°C	11°C	9.1°C	7.9°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-1.1°C	-2.3°C	-3.2°C	-4.1°C	-0.6°C	3.6°C	7.3°C	9.3°C	8.9°C	6.7°C	4.9°C	1.2°C

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Temp	5.8°C	8.9°C	10.2°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	12.2°C	13.2°C	14.1°C	14°C	12°C	9.4°C	7.7°C
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