Welcome to Mendlesham

Mendlesham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the town of Stowmarket and 15 miles south of the city of Norwich. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Mendlesham is the parish church of St. Mary. This beautiful medieval church dates back to the 14th century and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a unique octagonal tower. The church is still in use today and hosts regular services, as well as community events and concerts.

In addition to its rich history and architecture, Mendlesham is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a village shop, post office, pub, and primary school. The village also has a thriving community center, which hosts a range of activities and events throughout the year, including fitness classes, art exhibitions, and social gatherings. Overall, Mendlesham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mendlesham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Sait	Old Station Road Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5RT 1449766224 School Website
Wetheringsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Church Street Wetheringsett Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PJ 1449766215 School Website
Wetheringsett Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Jeffries	Church Street Wetheringsett – Cum- Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5QX 1449703935 School Website
Thorndon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Jones	The Street Thorndon Eye Suffolk IP23 7JR 1379678392 School Website
Bacton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Sait	Taylors Green Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LL 1449781367 School Website
Old Newton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Lockyear	School Road Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4PJ 1449673257 School Website
Gislingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Benstock	Broadfields Road Gislingham Eye Suffolk IP23 8HX 1379783283 School Website
Stowupland High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Brewster	Church Road Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4BQ 1449674827 School Website
Freeman Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pettitt	Church Road Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4BQ 1449612067 School Website
Debenham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Simon Martin	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6BL 01728860213 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 5.44 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 6.84 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 7.21 Miles

Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 8.74 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 11.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 5.16 Miles
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 5.32 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 5.40 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 5.47 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 5.72 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 5.94 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 6.87 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 6.89 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 8.31 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 8.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Market Street Mendlesham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip14 Brockford St Brockford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Norwich Road Brockford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Wetheringsett No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip14 Park Street Green Brockford Stowmatket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Waltham Hall Stonham Prava No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Church Road Cotton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Wickham Skeith No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip14 Old Forge Wetheringsett Stowmarket No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Ash Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mendlesham Medical Group 01449 767722	The Health Centre Chapel Road, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SQ
Manor Farm Surgery 1449781777	Manor Farm Surgery Church Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LJ
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Debenham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Debenham - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6QU

Local Stores

Petrol Stowupland
Thorney Green
Stowupland
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 4BT
01449 612326
Store Website
4.47 miles

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SPAR - Bury Road
Tothill Services Ltd
Bury Road
Stowmarket
IP14 3QQ
01449 677 172
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 4.70 miles
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 5.27 miles
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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 5.37 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 6.08 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 6.94 miles
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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
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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 7.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 8.47 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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Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.98 miles

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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 13.37 miles

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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 15.02 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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

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

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