Welcome to Park Gate

Park Gate is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Ipswich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Park Gate is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the village.

Another popular attraction in Park Gate is the local pub, The Shepherd and Dog. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local beers and ciders and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The pub also serves traditional English food and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Shotley Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newton	Main Road Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1NR 1473787255 School Website
Harwich Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Anderson	Barrack Lane Harwich Essex CO12 3NP 01255245440 School Website
The Mayflower Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Bartholomew	Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4AJ 01255502444 School Website
Spring Meadow Primary School And School House Nursery Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicky Patrick	Pound Farm Drive Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4LB 01255504528 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dovercourt Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Moseley	Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4HT 01255502389 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Maguire	The Drive Dovercourt Essex CO12 3SU 1255503493 School Website
Harwich And Dovercourt High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Finch	Hall Lane Harwich Essex CO12 3TG 1255245460 School Website
Chase Lane Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie O'mara	Chase Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4NB 01255502416 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harwich International Parkeston Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 0.93 Miles

Harwich Town George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA 1.23 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 1.43 Miles

Trimley Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0UE 2.53 Miles

Felixstowe Railway Approach, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9UD 3.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
London Airport Shuttle 07956 224399 Harwich International Port, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 0.96 Miles
Harwich Taxis 01255 551111 Haven House/Albemarle St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HL 1.19 Miles
Harwich Cab Taxis 01255 504304 4 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LY 1.28 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 1.41 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 1.46 Miles
Starlings Taxis 01255 503000 20 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AB 1.50 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01255 240042 21 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AL 1.52 Miles
Station Taxis Of Manningtree 01206 432432 Flat 5/Highfield Court/Highfield Av, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4JG 1.66 Miles
1St 4 Taxis 01394 270078 87 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW 3.21 Miles
Felixstowe Cab Co Ltd 01394 275555 4 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AU 3.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip9 Bristol Hill Shotley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Great Harlings / Tudor Close Shotley Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Netherhall Main Road Shotley Ipswich Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 4D - Parkeston Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harwich International Port Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co12 5 - Town Hall Harwich Quay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 84D - Coller Road Parkeston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotley Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co12 16 - Parkeston Spso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 8D - Ingestre Street Bathside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 83D - Edward Street Parkeston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 2D - Mayflower Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 88D - The Vineway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Sea Mist Church End Old Hall Rd Shotley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 9 - Harwich Delivery Offfice Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shotley Surgery 01473 787435	Kingsland Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1ND
Mayflower Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	419 Main Road Harwich CO12 4EX
Mayflower Medical Centre 01255 201299	419 Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4EX
Fronks Rd Family Surgery 01255 556868	77 Fronks Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3RS
Haven Health 01394 670107	Haven Health Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2XD

Local Stores

Dovercourt
294-296 High Street
Dovercourt
Harwich
Essex
CO12 3PE
01255 506771
Store Website
1.52 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 2.27 miles

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Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd
Station Yard Station Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UB 01394 271 112 whitworthvets@gmail.com Website 2.53 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 3.37 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 6.11 miles

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Trinity Veterinary Surgery
476 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8SU 01473 729369 enquiries@trinityvets.co.uk Website 6.53 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 7.20 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 3.93 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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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 5.58 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 6.50 miles

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The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 6.51 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

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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 7.70 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 9.44 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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Feels Like	3.1°C	3.4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	5.5°C	6.5°C	6.9°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.6°C

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Temp	7.8°C	7.5°C	7.1°C	7°C	7.2°C	7.5°C	8°C	8.6°C	9°C	9.1°C	9.4°C	9°C
Feels Like	5.5°C	5.1°C	4.3°C	3.9°C	4.3°C	5°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	7°C	6.8°C

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