Welcome to Mendham

Mendham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the River Waveney, which forms the border between Suffolk and Norfolk. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. Mendham is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Mendham is the parish church of St. Mary. This beautiful building dates back to the 14th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or architecture. Another popular attraction in Mendham is the local pub, The Sir Alfred Munnings. This traditional English pub serves a range of local ales and delicious food, making it a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

Mendham is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Waveney is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several local companies that offer boat trips along the river. The village is also close to several other attractions, including the historic town of Bungay and the seaside town of Southwold. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed holiday, Mendham has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (A 3-16 Church Of England School) Academy Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Rob Connelly	Wilderness Lane Harleston Norfolk IP20 9DD 1379852561 School Website
Alburgh With Denton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leigh Goodhew	School Road Alburgh Harleston Norfolk IP20 0BW 1986788678 School Website
Fressingfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	School Lane, Stradbroke Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5RU 1379586393 School Website
Pulham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Beckett	Harleston Road Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4SZ 01379676313 School Website
Earsham C E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Brand	School Road Earsham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2TF 01986892557 School Website
Bungay High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chanel Oswick	Queen's Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RW 01986892140 School Website
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	St Mary's Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AY 01986892502 School Website
Bungay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Chambers	Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HA 1986892209 School Website
Stradbroke Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Hunt	Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH 1379384415 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 7.94 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 8.71 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 9.19 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 10.60 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 11.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 5.13 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 5.51 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 5.55 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01508 532452 Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH 7.72 Miles
Alm Taxis 01508 536825 10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD 7.82 Miles
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 7.86 Miles
Alm Taxis 01379 608602 32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH 7.87 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 8.45 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 8.57 Miles
Stratton Cabs 01379 674791 New House/Church Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH 8.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip20 Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel Mendham Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Marsh Mendham Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Low Road Wortwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Wortwell Road Redenhall Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 High Road Wortwell Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Street Withersdale Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Fuller Road Harleston Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip20 Jays Green Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Mendham Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Maltings Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harleston Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip20 London Road Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Heath House Weybread Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Weavers Croft Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Green Homersfield Harleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR
Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 586456	Fressingfield Medical Ctr New Street, Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PJ
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX
Bungay Medical Centre 01986 892055	Bungay Medical Centre 28 St Johns Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1LP

Local Stores

Harleston New
Bullock Fair Close
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AT
01379 262150
Store Website
1.64 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 5.91 miles
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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Broaden Lane Hempnall Norwich Norfolk NR15 2LU 01508 498718 info@pawsindoors.co.uk Website 7.71 miles
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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Wellesley Road Tharston Industrial Estate Long Stratton Norfolk NR15 2PD 01508 530686 longstratton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Website 7.84 miles
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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 7.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.62 miles

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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 5.84 miles

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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 11.40 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

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Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 13.63 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 14.30 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 14.33 miles

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