Welcome to Stanstead

Stanstead Suffolk is a small village located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the River Brett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St James' Church.

One of the main attractions of Stanstead Suffolk is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The River Brett runs through the village, providing a peaceful and serene setting for visitors to enjoy. The village is also home to several walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the stunning countryside and take in the beautiful scenery.

Another attraction of Stanstead Suffolk is its rich history. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St James' Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including several old farmhouses and cottages, which give visitors a glimpse into the village's past.

Local Schools

School	Details
Glemsford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicolas George	Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF 01787283200 School Website
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
Long Melford Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Woolmer	Cordell Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9ED 1787379929 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
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
Acton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jonathan Gray	Lambert Drive Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0US 01787377089 School Website
Woodhall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Tweed	Mayflower Way Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1ST 1787373661 School Website
Lavenham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rory Michael	Barn Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9RB 01787247350 School Website
Hillside Special School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lizzi Murphy	Hitchcock Place Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NN 01787372808 School Website
Ormiston Sudbury Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Wilson	Tudor Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NW 01787375131 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 5.43 Miles

Dullingham Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP 7.06 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 8.88 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 9.86 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 10.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colins Private Hire 01787 280604 Mirrorvilla/Flax La, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RS 1.40 Miles
Sjb Cars 01787 282888 Slaters Bldg, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7SG 1.59 Miles
Manor Cars 01787 880880 Lower Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7QU 2.15 Miles
Excel Cars 01787 464544 44 Richard Burn Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1SY 4.39 Miles
Suffolk Chauffeur Service 07706 997044 4 Rimmer Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PX 4.68 Miles
Maeday Executive Cars 01787 278600 Sweet Briar Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8RA 4.71 Miles
Select Cars 01787 319700 38 Drake Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PN 4.79 Miles
Sudbury Town Taxis 01787 377366 6 Addison Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2YW 5.17 Miles
Steve's Travel 01787 377277 54 Gaol Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1JL 5.20 Miles
Sudbury Cab Co 01787 373222 12B King Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EB 5.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co10 1098D - Upper Street Stanstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1030D - Lower Street Stanstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1120D - Kings Road Glemsford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1092 - Glemsford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co10 1133D - Glemsford Primary School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1027D - Hunts Hill Glemsford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co10 1009D - Egremont Street Glemsford 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
Co10 1061D - Windmill Hill Long Melford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Stanstead Road 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 1007D - Skates Hill Glemsford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1038D - High Street Long Melford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1010D - Long Melford Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1024D - Bridge Street Alpheton 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
The Long Melford Practice 01787 378226	The Long Melford Practice Cordell Rd, Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9EP
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Church Street, Lavenham 01787 242250	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9SA

Local Stores

Long Melford
Hall Street
Long Melford
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9JR
01787 379821
Store Website
2.51 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ben Payne T/A Essex And Suffolk Equine
Rose Cottage Lower Street Stanstead Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AL 01787703800 reception@esequinevets.co.uk Website 0.31 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 2.71 miles
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Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Hawkedon Veterinary Surgery Rede Road Hawkedon Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NP 01284 789428 Website 3.83 miles

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Mulberry Court Veterinary Surgery
171-173 Melford Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1JU 01787 881888 surgery@mulberryvets.co.uk Website 4.67 miles

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Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd
57 Cornard Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2XB 01787 372588 ardmore@ardmorevets.co.uk Website 5.52 miles
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Mulberry Vets, Henny
Gentrys Watery Lane Little Henny Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NG 01787 269530 surgery@hennyvets.co.uk Website 7.15 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 7.87 miles

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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 8.49 miles

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 13.93 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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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 13.96 miles West Stow

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Marks Hall Estate Heli Hounds
Get Your Four-Legged Friends Ready As You Join Over 300 Other Dog Walkers For A Scenic Stroll Through The Marks Hall Estate In Essex. 1 Marks Hall Rd Colchester Lancashire CO6 1TG 14.87 miles

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