Welcome to Lower Falkenham

Lower Falkenham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Orwell and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is the Grade II listed St. Ethelbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features a stunning Norman doorway.

Despite its small size, Lower Falkenham has a strong sense of community and there are many local events and activities to get involved in. The village hall hosts regular events such as coffee mornings, quiz nights, and craft fairs, while the local pub, The Red Lion, is a popular spot for a pint and a meal. There are also several walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, offering the perfect opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty.

Lower Falkenham is conveniently located just a short drive from the town of Ipswich, which offers a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The village is also within easy reach of the coast, with popular seaside towns such as Felixstowe and Aldeburgh just a short drive away. Whether you're looking for a peaceful rural retreat or a base from which to explore the wider area, Lower Falkenham is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Trimley St Martin Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Ross	Kirton Road Trimley St Martin Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0QL 01394448313 School Website
Trimley St Mary Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Lloyd	High Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0ST 01394284130 School Website
Felixstowe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Emma Wilson-Downes	High Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR 01394288228 School Website
Set Felix Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Thompson	Maidstone Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9ED 1394283374 School Website
Colneis Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	Colneis Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9HH 01394284052 School Website
Fairfield Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	High Road West Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9JB 01394283206 School Website
Kingsfleet Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kyrsty Beattie	Ferry Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9LY 01394277897 School Website
Grange Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Abbott	Grange Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2LA 1394283912 School Website
Felixstowe International College Other Independent School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mainprice	Maybush House Maybush Lane Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7NA 1394282388 School Website
Bucklesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Rudge	Main Road Bucklesham Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0AX 01473659389 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Trimley Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0UE 1.72 Miles

Felixstowe Railway Approach, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9UD 2.44 Miles

Harwich Town George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA 4.38 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 4.84 Miles

Harwich International Parkeston Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 4.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aero Chauffeurs 01394 670666 51 St Georges Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PN 2.57 Miles
Independent Taxis 01394 284000 85 Roman Way, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9NR 2.60 Miles
Helpful Cabs 01394 200127 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AH 2.67 Miles
1St 4 Taxis 01394 270078 87 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW 2.71 Miles
Felixstowe Cab Co Ltd 01394 275555 4 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AU 2.91 Miles
Harwich Taxis 01255 551111 Haven House/Albemarle St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HL 4.39 Miles
Harwich Cab Taxis 01255 504304 4 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LY 4.43 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 4.57 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 4.70 Miles
Woodbridge Cars 01473 333888 Unit A, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RY 4.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip10 The Old Dog Falkenham Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip10 Falkenham Road (Ex Po) Kirton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Trimley School Kirton Rd Trimley St Mart Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip10 White Horse P/H Kirton Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
B1397 Old Kirton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 St Martins Green Trimley Ip11 0Yd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ip10 102 Bucklesham Road Kirton Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 High Road Trimley Ip11 0Rl Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Ip11 Thomas Avenue Trimley St. Mary Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trimley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip11 Grimson Lane Trimley St. Martin Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Faulkeners Way Trimley St. Mary Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
B1347 Langstons Faulkeners Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 St. Mary's Close Trimley St. Mary Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Almshouses Trimley St. Martin Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grove Road Felixstowe IP11 9GA
Grove Medical Centre 01394 283197	Grove Medical Centre Grove Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9GA
Haven Health 01394 670107	Haven Health Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2XD
Minor Injuries Clinic 01473 350818	Felixstowe Community Hosp Constable Rd Felixtowe Suffolk IP11 7HJ
Howard House Surgery 01394 282706	Howard House Surgery 31 Orwell Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7DD

Local Stores

King Street
279-281 High Street
Walton
Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 9DZ
01394 283783
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR Felixstowe
SPAR
105 High Road East
Felixstowe
IP11 9PT
01394 284240
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd
Station Yard Station Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UB 01394 271 112 whitworthvets@gmail.com Website 1.74 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
83 Queens Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7PE 01394 284554 felixstowe@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
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Vets4pets Martlesham Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Beardmore Park Martlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3RU 01473 636 550 ipswichmartlesham@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
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Vets Now Ipswich
1 Tommy Flowers Drive Hartree Way, Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01394 548484 ipswichclinic@vet-now.com Website 5.29 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Hartree Way Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01473 333677 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 5.29 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 6.24 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.40 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

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 6.41 miles

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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 6.52 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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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 7.04 miles

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Rendlesham Forest
Easy Walk Across Forest Floor, Grass And Dirt Paths. Dogs Can Go Lead-Free And Plenty Of Sights And Smells. Ponds For A Quick Dip Too :) £3.30 For All Day Parking, Toilets Located In Carpark. Food Available Seasonally. 103 The Folly Tangham Woodbridge IP12 3NF 7.20 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 7.78 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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