Welcome to St Michael South Elmham

St Michael 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 Michael's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the region.

The village of St Michael 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 popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The post office provides essential services to the community, while the village hall is used for a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

St Michael South Elmham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to 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 and endangered species. Overall, St Michael South Elmham is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Castle East School Free Schools Special Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Mears	Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1JS 1986808651 School Website
Bungay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Chambers	Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HA 1986892209 School Website
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	St Mary's Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AY 01986892502 School Website
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 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
Ditchingham Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Brand	Rider Haggard Way Ditchingham Bungay Norfolk NR35 2RE 01986893277 School Website
Ringsfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	School Road Ringsfield Beccles Suffolk NR34 8NZ 1502713030 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 4.52 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 4.95 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 6.63 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 9.74 Miles

Haddiscoe Station Road, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR31 9JA 11.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 2.88 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 4.44 Miles
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 4.95 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 5.42 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 6.57 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 6.81 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 6.91 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 6.94 Miles
P J Taxis 01502 719718 Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD 7.16 Miles
Esp Private Hire Taxis 01508 558256 25 Mill Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DH 8.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St. Peters 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
Low Street 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 St. Nocholas South Elmham Harleston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Horse Farm 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 The Street Rumburgh Halesworth 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
Royal Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 St. James South Elmham Halesworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road 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
Buck P.H. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halesworth Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bungay Medical Centre 01986 892055	Bungay Medical Centre 28 St Johns Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1LP
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

Bungay
Hillside Road East
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1RX
01986 895738
Store Website
3.26 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 3.16 miles
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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.75 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 5.80 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

Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.89 miles

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Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 6.69 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 1.93 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 3.59 miles

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 10.77 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 11.47 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 11.65 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 13.19 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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