Welcome to Somerton

Somerton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the eastern coast of England, near the North Sea. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Somerton is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Somerton is the St. Margaret's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its rich history.

Somerton is also home to several nature reserves and parks. The Somerton Nature Reserve is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The reserve is home to a variety of bird species, including the rare bittern. Visitors can also enjoy a peaceful walk through the reserve's woodland and wetland areas. Other popular parks in Somerton include the Somerton Recreation Ground and the Somerton Sports and Social Club. These parks offer a range of activities, including football, cricket, and tennis.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hartest Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Woolmer	The Row Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DL 1284830343 School Website
Glemsford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicolas George	Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF 01787283200 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Ms Clare Pamela Lamb	The Street Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QA 01284828223 School Website
Cavendish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheryl Wass	The Green Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8BA 01787280279 School Website
Wickhambrook Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Tyzack	Wickhambrook Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8XN 1440820309 School Website
Stour Valley Community School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Kelly	Cavendish Road Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PJ 01787279342 School Website
Hundon Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Fitzgerald	North Street Hundon Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8EE 01440786217 School Website
Clare Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Stranger	Erbury Place Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PZ 1787277423 School Website
Ickworth Park Primary School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Mr Kirsten Steele	Meadow Drive Horringer Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5SB 01284735337 School Website
Great Whelnetham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Flatman	Stanningfield Road Great Whelnetham Bury St. Edmunds IP30 0UA 1284386203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dullingham Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP 4.10 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 7.82 Miles

Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 8.53 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 10.03 Miles

Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 10.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colins Private Hire 01787 280604 Mirrorvilla/Flax La, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RS 3.66 Miles
Sjb Cars 01787 282888 Slaters Bldg, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7SG 3.90 Miles
Maeday Executive Cars 01787 278600 Sweet Briar Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8RA 3.98 Miles
Manor Cars 01787 880880 Lower Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7QU 4.17 Miles
C J Cars 01787 277665 31 High Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY 5.52 Miles
Excel Cars 01787 464544 44 Richard Burn Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1SY 7.53 Miles
Suffolk Chauffeur Service 07706 997044 4 Rimmer Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PX 7.86 Miles
Select Cars 01787 319700 38 Drake Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PN 7.97 Miles
Steve's Travel 01787 377277 54 Gaol Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1JL 8.29 Miles
Sudbury Town Taxis 01787 377366 6 Addison Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2YW 8.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip29(D) The Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip29(D) Hawkedon Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip29(D) Mill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Thurston End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Green Hartest No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Street Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Fenstead End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1062D - Plough Hill Stansfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Hartest Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1054D - High Street Stansfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickham House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Dodds Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glemsford Surgery 01787 280484	The Surgery Lion Road, Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF
Wickhambrook Surgery 01440 820140	The Surgery, Boyden Close Nunnery Green Wickhambrook Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8XU
Clare Guildhall Surgery 01787 277523	The Guildhall Surgery High Street Clare, Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8NY
Stonehall Surgery 01787 278999	Stonehall Surgery Nethergate Street Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8NP
The Long Melford Practice 01787 378226	The Long Melford Practice Cordell Rd, Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9EP

Local Stores

Clare
Market Hill
Clare
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 8NY
01787 277276
Store Website
5.46 miles

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SPAR Glemsford
SPAR
Bells Lane
Glemsford
CO10 7QA
01787 280382
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Hawkedon Veterinary Surgery Rede Road Hawkedon Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NP 01284 789428 Website 0.63 miles

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Ben Payne T/A Essex And Suffolk Equine
Rose Cottage Lower Street Stanstead Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AL 01787703800 reception@esequinevets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Little St. Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9HY 01787 370773 swaynevetslm@live.co.uk Website 5.87 miles
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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Sidney House Western Wy Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3SP 01284 701 444 enquiries@swayneandpartners.co.uk Website 7.53 miles
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Bury St Edmunds Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Moreton Hall Retail Park Bedingfeld Way Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BT 01284 706 012 burystedmunds@vets4pets.com Website 7.57 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
Cotton Lane Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XW 01284 753961 bury@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 7.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ickworth House
This Is National Trust Owned Property, Fantastic For Dogs With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. There Are Sheep Around At Sometimes Of Year But This For Only A Short Part Of The Walk. Parking Is Free But You Will Have To Pay Entry Fees As Its National Trust. In A Nutshell It’S A Fantastic Walk And I Go At Least Once A Week. Views Are Spectacular And Ickworth House Is Unique. 17 Dairy Cottages 5.22 miles

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

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Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 6.49 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 11.39 miles West Stow

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 12.12 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 12.96 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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