Welcome to Syleham

Syleham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Waveney, which forms the border between Suffolk and Norfolk. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Syleham is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sylf" and "ham", meaning "elf home" or "elf village".

One of the most notable landmarks in Syleham is the St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is built in the Perpendicular style and features a beautiful tower with eight bells. The interior of the church is adorned with intricate carvings and stained glass windows, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including the Syleham Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence.

Despite its small size, Syleham has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English cuisine and locally brewed ales. Syleham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists looking to explore the scenic landscape of Suffolk.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Edmund's Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Heckfield Green Hoxne Eye Suffolk IP21 5AD 1379668283 School Website
Stradbroke Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Hunt	Queen Street Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5HH 1379384415 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
Stradbroke High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Karen Millar	Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN 01379384387 School Website
Dickleburgh Church Of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Harvey Lane Dickleburgh Diss Norfolk IP21 4NL 1379740080 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
Scole Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Cerullo	Norwich Road Scole Diss Norfolk IP21 4ED 1379740654 School Website
Wilby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roisin Wiseman	Wilby Eye Suffolk IP21 5LR 01379384708 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Primary School, Eye Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Watts	Church Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7BD 1379870497 School Website
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 5.27 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 11.03 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 12.88 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 13.11 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 13.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pj's Cabs 07789 847234 The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU 1.47 Miles
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 4.75 Miles
A L M Taxis 01379 608602 2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG 5.12 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 5.29 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 5.30 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 5.44 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 5.44 Miles
A2b Cars 01379 652339 112 Willbye Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NP 5.53 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 5.57 Miles
Diamond Taxis 07765 666444 20 Heywood Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DJ 5.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip21 Village Hall Syleham Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Church Lane Brockdish Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Brockdish Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Chickering Corner Hoxne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Wingfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Mill Road Thorpe Abbotts Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Earsham Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Upper Weybread Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Heckfield Green Hoxne Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoxne Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip21 Top Road Wingfield Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Cross Street Pump. Hoxne Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Rattlerow Hill Stradbroke Eye Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Grove Billingford Diss 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
Stradbroke Surgery	Stradbroke Medical Centre Wilby Road Stradbroke Eye Suffolk IP21 5JN
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR
Harleston Medical Practice 01379 853217	Harleston Medical Pract. Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX

Local Stores

Harleston New
Bullock Fair Close
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AT
01379 262150
Store Website
3.93 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
2.9 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 3.73 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 3.93 miles
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Animals Treated
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Sat	15:00	18:00
Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
Sun	closed	closed
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 5.11 miles
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Animals Treated
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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
Cherry Tree Stables Roydon Road Diss Suffolk IP22 4LN 01379 870999 info@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 6.12 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Fri	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sat	10:00	13:00
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service 01379870999

Vet3 Equine Care Ltd
Carmel Works Denmark Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4AS 01379 831456 info@vet3equinecare.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Fri	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Sat	closed	closed
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times

Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 8.13 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 7.45 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

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 8.41 miles

Location what3words photo.interest.difficult

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 10.60 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 15.37 miles

Location what3words inspector.buying.gone

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.89 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 16.30 miles Westleton/Dunwich

Location what3words powder.difficult.sheds

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
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