Welcome to The Brook

The Brook Suffolk is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The brook itself is a small stream that runs through the area, providing a peaceful and calming atmosphere for visitors. The surrounding landscape is dotted with trees and fields, making it the perfect place for a relaxing walk or picnic.

One of the main attractions of The Brook Suffolk is its wildlife. The area is home to a variety of birds, including kingfishers, herons, and swans. Visitors can also spot otters and other small mammals along the banks of the brook. The peaceful surroundings make it an ideal location for birdwatching and nature photography.

The Brook Suffolk is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The brook is stocked with a variety of fish, including trout and carp, making it a great place to spend a day fishing. The tranquil surroundings and abundance of wildlife make it a perfect location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy some peace and quiet in the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 11.3°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Brooklands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Davy	Palfrey Heights Brantham Nr Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1RX 1206392291 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2BT 01473310253 School Website
Mistley Norman Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Carter-Tufnell	Remercie Road Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1LS 01206392675 School Website
Tattingstone Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Derrett	Church Road Tattingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2NA 01473328488 School Website
Stutton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Crystelle Edwards	Holbrook Road Stutton Ipswich IP9 2RY 1473328531 School Website
Highfields Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Cook	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BN 01206392223 School Website
Manningtree High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Morris	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BW 01206392852 School Website
Royal Hospital School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lockyer	Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RX 1473326200 School Website
Lawford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Fairbairn	Long Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2EF 01206393585 School Website
East Bergholt High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Woodcock	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RJ 01206298200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 1.74 Miles

Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 2.14 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 4.06 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 6.16 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 6.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Trouble Free Transfers 07894 084550 87 Harwich Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1NA 1.93 Miles
Riverside Taxis Ltd 01206 397563 Henley Court, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1EQ 2.04 Miles
Stour Cabs 01206 393935 17 Railway St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1DS 2.11 Miles
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 3.02 Miles
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 4.08 Miles
Topmarx Taxis 01206 395449 Freshfields/Shop Rd, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PY 4.11 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 4.14 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 07794 536867 19 Forester Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TF 4.54 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 5.19 Miles
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 5.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co11 70D - The Street Brantham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 40D - Church Lane Brantham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 35 - Brantham Spso Birch Drive Brantham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co11 41D - Palfrey Heights Grove Road Brantham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Crofton Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 316D - Brantham Road East Bergholt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Hazel Shrub Bentley Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Bentley Station House Station Road Bentley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 55D - The Street Cattawade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 124D - East End East Bergholt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Wheatsheaf Ph Church Road Tattingstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Bentley Stores Capel Road Bentley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 31 - Mistley Spso High Street Mistley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip9 Post Office Church Road Stutton Ipswich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 45D - Harwich Road Mistley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Riverside Health Ctr 01206 397070	The Riverside Health Ctr Station Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1AA
The Infirmary	Royal Hospital School Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RU
Lawford Surgery 01206 392617	The Surgery 2 Edgefield Ave,Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2HD
Constable Country Rural Medical Practice 01206 298272	Constable Country Mp Heath Road, East Bergholt Colchester Essex CO7 6RT
Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RT

Local Stores

Brantham
Blenhiem Close
Brantham
Manningtree
Suffolk
CO11 1TR
01449 740214
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR - Ardleigh Village Service Station
Colchester Road
Ardleigh
Colchester
CO7 7PA
01206 231174
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
Factory Lane Cattawade Brantham Manningtree Essex CO11 1QL 01206 391511 brantham@highcliffvets.com Website 1.55 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 1.65 miles

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The Barn Veterinary Practice
The Barn Veterinary Surgery Wenham Road Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EY 01473 730213 info@barnvets.com Website 4.35 miles

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Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
Peeler'S End Upper Street Stratford St. Mary Colchester Essex CO7 6LW 01206 323414 ssm-penrosevets@lineone.net Website 4.67 miles
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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 5.02 miles
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Ipswich Veterinary Centre
1 Donald Mackintosh Way Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LQ 01473 555000 kathryn.smith@ipswichvetcentre.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 2.24 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 4.74 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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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 5.16 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 5.44 miles

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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 5.73 miles

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 9.13 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	11.2°C	5.7°C	3.7°C	6.3°C	12°C	16.2°C	18.9°C	20.4°C	19.8°C	16.1°C	14°C
Feels Like	12°C	11.6°C	4.8°C	2.4°C	4.7°C	11.2°C	16°C	18.9°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	15.4°C	12.4°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.3°C	11.4°C	11°C	10.9°C	12.8°C	17.9°C	23.7°C	27.1°C	28.1°C	27.7°C	24.5°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	10.3°C	9.3°C	8.7°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	17.3°C	24.5°C	27.5°C	28.5°C	28.7°C	26.6°C	21.2°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	18.2°C	15.6°C	13.4°C	13°C	13.5°C	14.4°C	15.2°C	15.2°C	14.4°C	12.1°C	15.9°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	18.2°C	15.2°C	12.2°C	11.3°C	11.6°C	12.5°C	14.3°C	14.6°C	13°C	10.1°C	14.9°C

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