Welcome to Santon Downham

Santon Downham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Little Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful forests and woodlands. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Santon Downham is the Thetford Forest, which is located just a few miles from the village. The forest covers an area of over 18,000 hectares and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Visitors can explore the forest on foot or by bike, and there are several trails and paths that lead through the woods.

Another popular attraction in Santon Downham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and features a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the area.

Local Weather

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Temp: 4.5°C

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Wind: 5.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Glade Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracey Mccarthy	Knappers Way Brandon Suffolk IP27 0DA 1842811580 School Website
Forest Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs April Grimes	Bury Road Brandon Suffolk IP27 0FP 01842810309 School Website
Weeting Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Brown - Interim Head Teacher	Main Road Weeting Brandon Norfolk IP27 0QQ 01842810587 School Website
Ies Breckland Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Froy	Crown Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0NJ 01842819501 School Website
Mundford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Godbold	St Leonard's Street Mundford Thetford Norfolk IP26 5ED 01842878278 School Website
The Bishop's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe	Canterbury Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 1EB 1842754902 School Website
The Thetford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fordham	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1LH 01842754875 School Website
Redcastle Family School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Doctor James Julian	St Martin's Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 3PU 01842752239 School Website
Drake Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcleod	Fairfields Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JW 01842762055 School Website
The Damara School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Govender	30 Bridge Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AG 1842773673 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 1.97 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 4.19 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 5.86 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 10.12 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 11.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 2.12 Miles
Carter M R 01842 811430 79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 2.39 Miles
Carters Brandon Cars 01842 811430 79 Rowan Drive, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 2.39 Miles
Border Cars 01842 814488 73 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 2.39 Miles
Weeting Cars 01842 810436 16 Coronation Pl, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EP 2.53 Miles
K And A Cars 01842 819888 8 Beaumont Court, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PD 2.89 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 3.63 Miles
Goddard's Taxis 01842 754000 115 The Lammas, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DS 4.09 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 4.25 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 4.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip27 Mark Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ip27(D) Downham Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) Kestrel Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) Peldon Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip279(D) Martin Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) Thetford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) Bridge End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27 Brandon Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip27(D) Rought Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27 Pinewood Drive/Rattlers Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip27(D) London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) Park View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27(D) West End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip27 Weeting Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip27(D) Weeting Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brandon Medical Practice 01842 810388	Brandon Medical Practice Elbourne Surg, 31 High St Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AQ
Forest Surgery 01842 810206	Forest Surgery Bury Road Brandon Suffolk IP27 0BU
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Surgery Bury Road Brandon IP27 0BU
Village Community Centre 01842 810206	Mundford Village Hll St Leonards Sreet Mundford Thetford Norfolk IP26 5DP
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD

Local Stores

Lakenheath
46-50 High Street
Lakenheath
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 9DS
01842 862916
Store Website
7.01 miles

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SPAR - Thetford
Nun's Bridges Filling Station
Thetford
IP24 3ED
01842 752496
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse 71 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AU 01842 814043 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 2.05 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 3.75 miles
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Integra Veterinary Services
Garth Pig Practice Ltd 32 St. Leonards Street Mundford Thetford Norfolk IP26 5HG 01842 879379 office@integravet.co.uk 3.95 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 4.50 miles

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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 5.16 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 2.40 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 2.44 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 6.27 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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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 9.78 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 10.07 miles West Stow

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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 10.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

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