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

Mist

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 3.8 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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co11 70D - The Street Brantham
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Co11 40D - Church Lane Brantham
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Co11 35 - Brantham Spso Birch Drive Brantham
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Co11 41D - Palfrey Heights Grove Road Brantham
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Ip9 Crofton Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich
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Co7 316D - Brantham Road East Bergholt
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Ip9 Hazel Shrub Bentley Ipswich
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Ip9 Bentley Station House Station Road Bentley
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Co11 55D - The Street Cattawade
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Co7 124D - East End East Bergholt
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Ip9 Wheatsheaf Ph Church Road Tattingstone
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Ip9 Bentley Stores Capel Road Bentley
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co11 31 - Mistley Spso High Street Mistley
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ip9 Post Office Church Road Stutton Ipswich
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Co11 45D - Harwich Road Mistley
Collection Today available until:09:00
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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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Dogs

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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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Dogs

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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
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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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.
Location
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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
Location
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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

Location
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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

Location
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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.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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