Welcome to Willisham

Willisham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Ipswich and 5 miles south of Stowmarket. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Willisham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

The village of Willisham has a rich history that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name "Willisham" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "Wilig" and "Ham", which mean "willow tree" and "homestead" respectively. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was recorded as having a population of around 50 people. Over the years, Willisham has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character.

Today, Willisham is a peaceful and picturesque village that is popular with tourists and visitors. The village has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also several walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, which offer stunning views of the Suffolk landscape. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or an active holiday, Willisham is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
Ringshall School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Gough
Offton Road
Ringshall
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2JD
1473658307
School Website
Elmsett Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Leigh Hilton
The Street
Elmsett
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 6PA
1473658303
School Website
Acorn Cottage The Lodge
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Karen Randall
Ipswich Road
Elmsett
Suffolk
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 6NY
1473657030
Somersham Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Emma Burgess
Church Lane
Lower Somersham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 4PN
01473831251
School Website
Bosmere Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Green
Quinton Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8BP
1449721750
School Website
Whatfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Julia Shaw
Rectory Road
Whatfield
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 6QU
01473823309
School Website
Bildeston Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Julia Shaw
Newberry Road
Bildeston
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 7ES
01449740269
School Website
Gable End
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Karen Randall
Fen Lane
Hitcham
Suffolk
IP7 7NL
1449744928
Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Linda Curran-Spain
Lavenham Way
Combs
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2BZ
01449770462
School Website
Combs Ford Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Kathryn Day
Glemsford Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2PN
1449613112
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Needham Market
Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
3.50 Miles
Stowmarket
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
5.17 Miles
Westerfield
Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE
7.42 Miles
Ipswich
Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
7.57 Miles
Derby Road
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
8.96 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd
01449 721111
14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH
3.33 Miles
Needham Taxis
01449 722408
Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
3.43 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd
01473 833003
Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL
4.05 Miles
Town And Country Cars
01473 828999
Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD
4.55 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd
01473 829001
Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD
4.55 Miles
Beaumont Cars
01473 827096
74 George Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BU
5.08 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co
01449 677777
Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
5.15 Miles
Adams Travel
01449 614144
18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX
5.35 Miles
Elite Taxis Hadleigh
01787 881212
High St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AL
5.36 Miles
Hadleigh Executive Travel
01473 828222
23 Cottesford Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JA
5.39 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip14 Village Hall Ringshall Stowmarket
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Ip8 Tollemache Hall Offton
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Ip8 Fiske Pightle Willisham
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Ip8 St. Marys Close Offton
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Ip7 Great Bricett (Nr Old Vicarage)
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Ip6 The Tye Barking
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Ip8 The Limeburners Ph Offton
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Ip7 Spar Shop Wattisham Married Quarters
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Ip6 Fox Meadow Barking Tye
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Ip7 Main Square Raf Wattisham
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Ip7 Officers Quarters Raf Wattisham Gt Bricett
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Ip7 Wallow Lane Great Bricett
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Ip14 The Glebe Ringshall Stowmarket
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Ip7 Rookery Farm Manor Road Elmsett
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Ip7 Naughton Hall Naughton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wattisham Medical Centre
Wattisham Medical Centre
Building 154
Wattisham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 7RA
Needham Market Country Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Barking Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8EZ
Needham Market Country Practice
01449 720666
Needham Market Country Pr
Barking Rd,Needham Market
Ipswich
IP6 8EZ
Bildeston Health Centre
01449 740254
The Health Centre
High Street, Bildeston
Ipswich
IP7 7EX
Combs Ford Surgery
01449 678333
Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2SY
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Local Stores

Barking Road
16-30 Barking Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8ET
01449 721265
Store Website
3.32 miles
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SPAR - Hadleigh
1 - 3 Long Bessels
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 5DB
01473 824888
Store Website
5.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery
Coddenham Road
Needham Market
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8NU
01449 722198
mail@stowevets.co.uk
Website
3.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Exotic/Wild

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Consultations available until 5.30pm at Stowe Veterinary Group
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Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House
Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2AH
01449 676966
office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk
Website
4.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
96 High Street
Hadleigh
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 5EN
01473 822704
hadleigh@highcliffvets.com
Website
5.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

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Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1JF
01449 613 130
mail@stowevets.co.uk
Website
5.52 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

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Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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The Barn Veterinary Practice
Ashcroft Road Surgery
2A Ashcroft Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 6AA
01473 743460
barn.ashcroft@zen.co.uk
6.39 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
6.55 miles
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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
8.07 miles

Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre
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
9.40 miles

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
10.25 miles

Location
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
11.75 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
Nowton Park
A Lovely Mixed Walk. Great For Kids And Dogs To Explore. Off Leash Areas Deeper In. Forest Trails, Maze, Football Pitches, Play Park, Cafe, Paid Parking.
Nowton
13.70 miles

Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.
Location
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Sutton Hoo
This Is The Sutton Hoo Long Walk Trail. The Walk Covers A Hugely Mixed Landscape, From Grassland To Woodland. The Area Is Part Of The Suffolk Coast And Heaths Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
IP12 3DJ
14.53 miles

On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.
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