Welcome to Saxtead

Saxtead is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Saxtead is the Saxtead Green Post Mill, which is a restored windmill that dates back to the 18th century. The mill is open to the public and visitors can climb to the top to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Saxtead is the Church of St. John the Baptist. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church dates back to the 14th century and is still in use today. Visitors can attend services or simply admire the beauty of the building and its surroundings.

Saxtead is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the Suffolk landscape. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging bike ride, Saxtead has something to offer for everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 15.1°C

Feels Like: 15.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thomas Mills High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Philip Hurst	Saxtead Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HE 01728723493 School Website
Framlingham College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Louise North	College Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EY 1728723789 School Website
Dennington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Paul Parslow-Williams	Laxfield Road Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AE 1728638206 School Website
Sir Robert Hitchams Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Picton	College Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EP 01728723354 School Website
Earl Soham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Carlyle	Earl Soham The Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SA 01728685359 School Website
Bedfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Imogen Wallis	Bedfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7EA 1728628306 School Website
Worlingworth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Victoria Gascoyne-Cecil	Worlingworth Shop Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7HX 01728628397 School Website
Wilby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roisin Wiseman	Wilby Eye Suffolk IP21 5LR 01379384708 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Laxfield Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Minns	Framlingham Road Laxfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8HD 1986798344 School Website
Easton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Ratcliffe	Easton Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0ED 01728746387 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 7.35 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 7.98 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 9.38 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 9.56 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 10.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Warnes Cars 01728 724160 2 Riverside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AG 1.97 Miles
Framlingham Taxis 01728 724799 12 Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DY 2.06 Miles
Country Cars 01728 638558 Corner Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7JX 3.32 Miles
P S C Travel 01728 663357 18 Rendham Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DX 4.69 Miles
Millers Taxi 01728 745070 Parkway, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SS 6.35 Miles
Swift Cars 01728 602986 Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE 7.51 Miles
Hart Cars 01728 602009 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD 8.01 Miles
Classical Touch Executive Chauffeur Services 07885 255395 Stanaway Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NA 8.23 Miles
Base Cars 01394 420716 21 Sparrows Croft Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TG 8.99 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 9.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip13 Chapel Road Saxted Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Saxtead Green Saxtead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Maypole Green Dennington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Pembroke Road Framlingham Woodbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Town Corner Earl Soham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Post Office Dennington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Tannington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 College Road Framlingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Vyces Road Framlingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Dogs Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Brook Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Framlingham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip13 Market Hill Framlingham Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Ip13 The Street Bakery Earl Soham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip13 Double Street Framlingham Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Framlingham Surgery 01728 723627	Framlingham Surgery Pembroke Rd,Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HA
The Surgery, Earl Soham 01728 685325	Earl Soham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7SF
Stradbroke Surgery	Stradbroke Medical Centre Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN
Debenham - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket IP14 6QU
Debenham Group Practice 01728 860248	20 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QU

Local Stores

Framlingham
8-9 Market Hill
Framlingham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9AN
01728 621415
Store Website
1.99 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Group
Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT 01728 723480 castlevets@cvsvets.com Website 0.92 miles
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Animals Treated
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Earl Soham Veterinary Centre Ltd T/A Framlingham Vets
Unit 1, Potter'S Business Park Station Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9EE 01728 621 666 reception@framlinghamvets.com Website 2.31 miles
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Deben Valley Equine Limited
Birds Lane Framsden Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6HR 01728 685123 admin@debenvalleyvet.co.uk Website 4.82 miles
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Plus out of hours emergency service
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24 hour emergency service
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Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 5.55 miles
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Saxon Vets
22 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HE 01728 747427 contact@saxonvets.com Website 6.69 miles
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Nightingale Vets
Ashleigh Farm Helmington Road Ashbocking Suffolk IP6 9JS 01473 598398 hello@nightingalevets.co.uk Website 7.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

Location what3words wept.perfumed.flotation

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

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 12.14 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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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 12.64 miles Westleton/Dunwich

Location what3words powder.difficult.sheds

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 13.29 miles

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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 13.46 miles

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	6.4°C	5°C	4.6°C	3.9°C	5.7°C	11.5°C	15.8°C	18°C	18.4°C	15.5°C	12.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	1.5°C	3.2°C	9.7°C	15.3°C	17.9°C	18.3°C	15.1°C	10.8°C	8.4°C

Friday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.9°C	7.7°C	6.8°C	6.3°C	9.4°C	13.5°C	17.4°C	19.4°C	19.2°C	17.3°C	14.6°C	12.1°C
Feels Like	6.7°C	5.4°C	4.5°C	4°C	7.5°C	12.3°C	17°C	19.3°C	19.2°C	17.3°C	14.2°C	10.9°C

Saturday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	10.7°C	9.2°C	7.9°C	6.9°C	10.3°C	14.8°C	18.9°C	21°C	20.6°C	18.3°C	15.1°C	12.5°C
Feels Like	9.7°C	8.1°C	6.7°C	5.6°C	9.6°C	14.6°C	18.8°C	21°C	20.6°C	18.3°C	14.9°C	11.9°C

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