Welcome to Wissett

Wissett is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the town of Halesworth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, St. Andrew's, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

The village of Wissett has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. In the 19th century, Wissett was a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities.

Wissett is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, fields, and woodland. The village is located close to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. The area is home to a wide range of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and mammals. Wissett is also close to the market town of Halesworth, which has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a thriving arts scene.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katherine Milk	Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BU 1986873194 School Website
Holton St Peter Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christine Starkl	Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL 1986872297 School Website
Ilketshall St Lawrence School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Orves	Hogg Lane Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ND 1986781315 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
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
Wenhaston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Stone	Hall Road Wenhaston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EP 1502478328 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
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
Bungay High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chanel Oswick	Queen's Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RW 01986892140 School Website
Mendham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lea	Mendham Harleston Norfolk IP20 0NJ 1379852520 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Halesworth Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ 1.70 Miles

Brampton (Suffolk) Station Road, Near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF 3.82 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 6.39 Miles

Beccles Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QJ 7.83 Miles

Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 10.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R J's Private Hire - Halesworth 01986 875559 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AB 1.65 Miles
Halesworth Taxi Service 01986 874028 52 Orchard Valley, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LX 2.30 Miles
Neals Private Hire And Taxis 01502 575888 Si-An, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8RQ 3.00 Miles
Henham Taxis 01502 578338 The Old Forge/London Rd, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EL 4.82 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars 01986 893217 The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU 6.06 Miles
Darsham Cars Taxi Service 01728 668039 Stradbroke House, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3PL 6.49 Miles
Goldline Taxis 01502 711611 Moor Business Park, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TQ 7.33 Miles
P And S Private Hire 01502 716629 17 Woodside, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9LR 7.42 Miles
P J Taxis 01502 719718 Unit 9B/Ellough Ind Est, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD 7.54 Miles
L And S Taxi Service 01502 710666 3 Hillcrest Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BY 7.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip19 The Street Ex.Post Office Wissett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Church Spexhall Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Village Chediston Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Wissett Hall Wash Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Chichester Road Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Street Rumburgh Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Aldous Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halesworth Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip19 Mount Pleasant Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Chediston Street Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Broadway Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Drive Halesworth Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip19 Thoroughfare Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip19 The Crossways Spexhall Halesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
C1 Esterase 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HP
Cutlers Hill Surgery 01986 874618	Cutlers Hill Surgery Bungay Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SG
Bungay Medical Centre 01986 892055	Bungay Medical Centre 28 St Johns Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1LP
The Surgery, Wangford 01502 578257	The Surgery Church Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RN
Park View Yoxford 01728 830526	Park View Yoxford Suffolk IP17 3EU

Local Stores

Halesworth
Saxons Way
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8LU
01986 872386
Store Website
1.86 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eagle Veterinary Group
Halesworth Veterinary Clinic Norwich Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HY 01986 873139 reception@eagleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
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Stoven Hall Equine Clinic &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre Ltd
Stoven Hall Farm Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ET 5.16 miles

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Wherry Veterinary Practice Ltd
Veterinary Surgery Hillside Road East Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RX 01986 892771 6.24 miles
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Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 578 999 enquiries@wangfordvetclinic.com 6.37 miles
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Suffolk Exotic Vets
Pound Corner Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RS 01502 447 501 reception@exoticvetsuffolk.co.uk Website 6.37 miles
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Three Rivers Vets
Veterinary Clinic London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU 01502 712169 reception@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.27 miles

Location what3words photo.interest.difficult

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 6.80 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

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 8.25 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 8.36 miles Westleton/Dunwich

Location what3words powder.difficult.sheds

Southwold Common
A Walk In The Backyard If Southwold Reydon Southwold IP18 6GY 8.37 miles Park At Southwold Common

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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 9.90 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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