Welcome to St James South Elmham

St James South Elmham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated in the Waveney district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the St James Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is a popular tourist attraction in the area.

The village of St James South Elmham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The pub, called The Rumburgh Buck, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drinks. The post office is located in the village hall and provides a range of services to the local community. The village hall is also used for a variety of events, including weddings, parties, and community meetings.

St James South Elmham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near the River Waveney, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The area is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Redgrave and Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of rare plants and animals. Overall, St James South Elmham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Suffolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website
Ilketshall St Lawrence School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Orves	Hogg Lane Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ND 1986781315 School Website
Fressingfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Taylor	School Lane, Stradbroke Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5RU 1379586393 School Website
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Milk	Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BU 1986873194 School Website
Alburgh With Denton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leigh Goodhew	School Road Alburgh Harleston Norfolk IP20 0BW 1986788678 School Website
Bungay High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chanel Oswick	Queen's Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RW 01986892140 School Website
Earsham C E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Brand	School Road Earsham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2TF 01986892557 School Website
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (A 3-16 Church Of England School) Academy Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Rob Connelly	Wilderness Lane Harleston Norfolk IP20 9DD 1379852561 School Website
Holton St Peter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Starkl	Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL 1986872297 School Website
Bungay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Chambers	Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HA 1986892209 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 4.71 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 5.86 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 8.72 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 8.76 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 11.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 4.63 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 4.87 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 5.33 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 5.41 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 7.67 Miles
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 8.16 Miles
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 8.37 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 8.57 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 8.78 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 8.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip19 St. James South Elmham Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 St. Nocholas South Elmham Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Malt Office Lane Rumburgh Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 All Saints South Elmham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 St. Margarets South Elmham Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 The Corner Metfield Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Metfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Street Rumburgh Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Bridge Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 St. Cross South Elmham Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St. Peters No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Aldous Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip20 Marsh Mendham Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Village Chediston Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Cratfield Hall Cratfield Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 586456	Fressingfield Medical Ctr New Street, Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PJ
C1 Esterase 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HP
Cutlers Hill Surgery 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Bungay Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SG
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR

Local Stores

Halesworth
Saxons Way
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8LU
01986 872386
Store Website
4.79 miles

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SPAR Halesworth
SPAR
13 The Thoroughfare
Halesworth
IP19 8AH
01986 875479
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 4.56 miles
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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.69 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 5.20 miles
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Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 7.75 miles

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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 7.90 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.29 miles

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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 5.51 miles

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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 11.17 miles

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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 11.19 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 11.35 miles Park At Southwold Common

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 12.72 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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