Welcome to Westleton

Westleton is a charming village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the edge of the Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional pubs, which offer a warm welcome to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Westleton is its proximity to the RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, which is home to a wide variety of bird species, including avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plants and animals, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers. Visitors can take a guided tour of the reserve, or explore the many walking trails that wind through the heathland and woodland areas.

Westleton is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church, which features a Norman tower and a beautiful stained glass window. The village also has a rich history of smuggling, and visitors can learn more about this fascinating aspect of Westleton's past at the local museum. Overall, Westleton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and rich history of Suffolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Middleton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Last	Rectory Road Middleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3NW 1728648251 School Website
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Thomas	High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EU 1728668291 School Website
Bramfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Bridge Street Bramfield Halesworth IP19 9HZ 1986784205 School Website
Summerhill School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Readhead	Westward Ho Leiston Suffolk Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HY 1728830540 School Website
Wenhaston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Stone	Hall Road Wenhaston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EP 1502478328 School Website
Compass Community School Aylward Park Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cliffe	Crown Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AX 7519380154 School Website
Leiston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Geater	King George's Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JQ 01728830745 School Website
Bramfield House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Bailey	Walpole Road Bramfield Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9AB 1986784235 School Website
Alde Valley School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Mayhew	Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BG 01728830570 School Website
Kelsale Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Mcmeekin	Carlton Road Kelsale Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NP 01728602297 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 2.26 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 5.04 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 6.26 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 9.02 Miles

Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 10.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Darsham Cars Taxi Service 01728 668039 Stradbroke House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3PL 2.27 Miles
Henderson Taxis 01728 830101 4 Carr Av, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JA 3.89 Miles
A2b Travel 01728 832202 3-5 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 4.14 Miles
A2b Taxis 01728 633003 1A High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 4.14 Miles
A And N Cars 01728 635042 11 Cross Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4DF 4.20 Miles
Al Cars 01728 830044 2 South Cl, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BD 4.41 Miles
Swift Cars 01728 602986 Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE 4.73 Miles
Hart Cars 01728 602009 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD 5.09 Miles
Oscars 01728 830614 11 The Fitches, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UX 5.32 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 5.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westleton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip17 Blythburgh Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Middleton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Brussels Green Darsham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Darsham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Four Crossways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Hinton Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 Yhr Nursery Middleton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 St. Helena Dunwich Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 High Street Darsham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Rose Cottage Eastbridge Leiston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leiston Road Therbeton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 High Street Dunwich Saxmundham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Flash Corner Theberton Leiston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip17 The Station Darsham Saxmundham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park View Yoxford 01728 830526	Park View Yoxford Suffolk IP17 3EU
Leiston Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Main Street Leiston IP16 4ES
Leiston Surgery 01728 830526	The Surgery Main Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4ES
Saxmundham Health Centre 01728 602022	Saxmundham Health Centre Lambsale Mdw, N.Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DY
Saxmundham Health - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lambsale Meadow Saxmundham IP17 1DY

Local Stores

Leiston
Sizewell Road
Leiston
Suffolk
IP16 4AE
01728 830613
Store Website
4.14 miles

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SPAR Halesworth
SPAR
13 The Thoroughfare
Halesworth
IP19 8AH
01986 875479
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Leiston Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1D Eastlands Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LL 01728 833566 marina@leistonvets.co.uk Website 4.08 miles
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Fromus Veterinary Group
Fromus House Street Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DU 01728 602 599 Lab.fromus@cvsvets.com Website 4.89 miles
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Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 6.52 miles
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Suffolk Exotic Vets
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 447 501 reception@exoticvetsuffolk.co.uk Website 6.61 miles
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Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 578 999 enquiries@wangfordvetclinic.com 6.61 miles
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Aldeburgh Vets
Hall Farm Lane Saxmundmam Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5GY contact@aldeburghvets.co.uk Website 7.57 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.19 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 1.94 miles

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 2.38 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Minsmere Sizewell
This Circular Walk Takes You Along The Shingle Coast, Past The Rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve To The Sizewell Nuclear Power Stations. Here You Can See The Cormorants Resting On The Old Outflows And Hoards Of Gulls Feeding Off The Warm Water Outflow From Sizewell B. The Route Then Cuts Inland Through Woods And Heathland, Through The Village Of Eastbridge With Its Pub. Then Up Through The Western Edge Of Rspb Minsmere And Dunwich Heath. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 2.41 miles As This Is A Circular Route, You Could Start From The Sizewell Beach Car Park (Chargeable In Summer, Free In Winter), Where There Is A Summer Cafe Or From The National Trust Car Park At Coastguard Cottages (Chargeable All Year Unless You Are A National Trust Member), Where There Is A Cafe.

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 6.21 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 13.11 miles

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