Welcome to Stowmarket

Stowmarket is a small market town located in the county of Suffolk, England. The town is situated on the River Gipping and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Stowmarket has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Stowmarket is the parish church of St. Peter and St. Mary, which dates back to the 14th century. The town also has a museum, which showcases the history of the area and its people.

Stowmarket is a vibrant town with a bustling high street and a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town is home to a number of independent retailers, as well as larger chain stores. There are also several supermarkets in the town, making it easy to do your weekly shop. Stowmarket has a lively market, which takes place every Thursday and Saturday, and is a great place to pick up fresh produce and local crafts.

Stowmarket is a great place to live, work, and visit. The town has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities throughout the year that bring people together. These include the Stowmarket Carnival, the Christmas lights switch-on, and the Stowmarket Food and Drink Festival. The town is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 17°C

Feels Like: 17°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Bailey	Danescourt Avenue Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1QF 1449612818 School Website
Chilton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Carr	Violet Hill Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1NN 1449612928 School Website
Stowmarket High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dave Lee-Allan	Onehouse Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1QR 1449613541 School Website
Wood Ley Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Renwick	Lowry Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1UF 01449616038 School Website
Cedars Park Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Aisha Suhail	Pintail Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5FP 1449778230 School Website
Combs Ford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Day	Glemsford Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2PN 1449613112 School Website
Olive Ap Academy - Suffolk Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Burnett	Chilton Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1SZ 1449613931 School Website
Grace Cook Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Dedicoat	Fuller Way Chilton Leys Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1GG 1449833094 School Website
Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Linda Curran-Spain	Lavenham Way Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2BZ 01449770462 School Website
Stowupland High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Brewster	Church Road Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4BQ 1449674827 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 0.27 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.64 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 4.78 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 8.85 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 10.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 0.24 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 0.25 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 0.59 Miles
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 2.31 Miles
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 2.40 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 3.42 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 3.65 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 7.20 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 9.53 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 9.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip14 Fairfield Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Market Place Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip14 Bury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Station Road Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Finborough Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowmarket Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip14 Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Stowupland Road Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Clovers Mill Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wolsey Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip14 Mere Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Lockington Drive Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Charles Industrial Estate Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip14 St. Edmunds Road Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Ipswich Road Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Mix - Covid Local Vaccination Service	127 Ipswich Street Stowmarket IP14 1BB
Stowhealth 01449 776000	Stowhealth, Violet House Violet Hill Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1NL
Combs Ford Surgery 01449 678333	Combs Ford Surgery Combs Lane Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2SY
Needham Market Country Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barking Road Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ
Needham Market Country Practice 01449 720666	Needham Market Country Pr Barking Rd,Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8EZ

Local Stores

Combs Ford
Combs Lane
Combsford
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2DA
01449 770677
Store Website
0.65 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	21:00
Tue	07:00	21:00
Wed	07:00	21:00
Thu	07:00	21:00
Fri	07:00	21:00
Sat	07:00	21:00
Sun	10:00	16:00

SPAR - Bury Road
Tothill Services Ltd
Bury Road
Stowmarket
IP14 3QQ
01449 677 172
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Sun	00:00	00:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:15	18:30
Tue	08:15	18:30
Wed	08:15	18:30
Thu	08:15	18:30
Fri	08:15	18:30
Sat	08:15	17:30
Sun	closed	closed

Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AH 01449 676966 office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	10:30
Sun	closed	closed

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8NU 01449 722198 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 3.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
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Fri	08:30	18:00
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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
Sun	closed	closed

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Old Tea Room Veterinary Surgery The Level Crossing Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9HA 01359 241761 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 8.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

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

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 12.31 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

Location what3words curry.gossiped.cornering

Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 12.46 miles

Location what3words departure.chambers.truth

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 12.82 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 13.09 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 13.35 miles

Location what3words elbowing.rentals.rival

Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	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	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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