Welcome to Weston Ditch

Weston Ditch is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Beccles and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Weston Ditch is the River Waveney, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several boat hire companies in the area. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. There are several walking trails along the riverbank, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Weston Ditch is also home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. The village also has several traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve locally sourced food and drink. Overall, Weston Ditch is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beccles Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Thorne	Ellough Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 7AB 01502713281 School Website
Ringsfield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	School Road Ringsfield Beccles Suffolk NR34 8NZ 1502713030 School Website
Beccles Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Ketteringham	Castle Hill Beccles Suffolk NR34 7BQ 01502718850 School Website
Worlingham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Marchand	Garden Lane Worlingham Beccles Suffolk NR34 7SB 01502712375 School Website
The Albert Pye Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Viner	Frederick's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9UL 1502713420 School Website
Sir John Leman High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Taylor	Ringsfield Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PG 01502713223 School Website
St Benets Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Barlow	Ringsfield Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PQ 01502712012 School Website
Ravensmere Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Viner	St Benedict's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DE 1502712367 School Website
Barnby And North Cove Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	The Street Barnby Beccles Suffolk NR34 7QB 1502476230 School Website
Brampton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Allen	Southwold Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 8DW 1502575287

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 2.02 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 2.72 Miles

Oulton Broad South Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk, NR33 8QX 6.15 Miles

Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 6.48 Miles

Somerleyton Station Road, Somerleyton, Norfolk, NR32 5QN 6.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 0.89 Miles
P J Taxis 01502 719718 Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD 1.12 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 1.23 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 1.27 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 3.74 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 4.63 Miles
P And M Travel 01493 664690 12 Yewdale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8WF 5.64 Miles
Elite Limousine Hire 056 0284 1634 12 Yewdale, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8WF 5.64 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 5.85 Miles
Wherry Cabs 01502 500200 63 Pinbush Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NL 5.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fourways Church Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cromwell Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rigbourne Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chartres Piece Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarks Piece Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Ave Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St. Georges Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beccles Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beccles Medical Centre St. Marys Road Beccles NR34 9NX
Beccles Medical Centre 01502 712662	Beccles Medical Centre St.Mary's Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NX
Wrentham 01502 675203	58 Southwold Road Wrentham Beccles Suffolk NR34 7JF
The Surgery, Wangford 01502 578257	The Surgery Church Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RN
Bungay Medical Centre 01986 892055	Bungay Medical Centre 28 St Johns Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1LP

Local Stores

Swines Green
Rigbourne Hill
Swines Green
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9JD
01502 711156
Store Website
1.42 miles

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SPAR - Wangford
16 High Street
Wangford
NR34 8RA
01502 578207
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.19 miles

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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries - Beccles
Foso House Caxton Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9DP 01502 470300 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 2.15 miles
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Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 3.43 miles

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Suffolk Exotic Vets
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 447 501 reception@exoticvetsuffolk.co.uk Website 5.37 miles
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Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 578 999 enquiries@wangfordvetclinic.com 5.37 miles
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Coastline Veterinary Surgeries
38 Lowestoft Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8JD 01502 531 999 coastline@cvsvets.com Website 5.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.20 miles

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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 7.07 miles

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Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 7.47 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 10.50 miles

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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 11.10 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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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 12.38 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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