Welcome to Woolpit Heath

Woolpit Heath is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Breckland area, which is known for its heathland and forest habitats. Woolpit Heath is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 12th century, Woolpit Heath was part of the estate of the powerful de Grey family, who owned much of the surrounding land. The village was also home to a number of farms and smallholdings, which provided a livelihood for the local population.

Today, Woolpit Heath is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a close-knit community and a range of amenities including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. With its beautiful surroundings and rich history, Woolpit Heath is a charming and welcoming place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Woolpit Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Clayton	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9RU 01359240625 School Website
Elmswell Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Ash	Oxer Close Elmswell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9UE 01359240261 School Website
Rattlesden Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ballam	School Road Rattlesden Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0SE 01449736335 School Website
Norton Cevc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Sparkes	School Close Norton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3LZ 01359230520 School Website
Crawford's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Francksen	Green Road Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3QZ 1449673253 School Website
Finborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clark	The Hall Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3EF 1449773600 School Website
Great Finborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Dodd	High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AQ 01449613208 School Website
Grace Cook Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Dedicoat	Fuller Way Chilton Leys Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1GG 1449833094 School Website
Olive Ap Academy - Suffolk Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Burnett	Chilton Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1SZ 1449613931 School Website
Thurston Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Bayes	School Lane Thurston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3RY 01359230444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 1.30 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 4.19 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 4.89 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 8.09 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 8.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Clarke Chauffeur Services 07957 617314 46 Old Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3NX 2.94 Miles
Advance Airport Taxis 01449 677449 9 Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3PN 3.12 Miles
Mikeys Travel 01449 775454 59 Spencer Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UQ 4.08 Miles
Adams Travel 01449 614144 18 Crown Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HX 4.69 Miles
Stowmarket Cab Co 01449 677777 Station Rd East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 4.88 Miles
Mid Suffolk Taxis Ltd 01449 721111 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BH 7.98 Miles
Needham Taxis 01449 722408 Abacus House/Station Yard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 8.22 Miles
Chassis Cab (Ipswich) Ltd 01473 833003 Unit 1/Addison Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL 11.60 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01473 828999 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 12.05 Miles
Chauffeur Services Uk Ltd 01473 829001 Unit 12/Byford Court/Crockatt Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6RD 12.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip30(D) Steeles Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Woolpit Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Woolpit Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip30(D) Woolpit Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) White Elm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) The Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Borley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Wetherden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30 Elmswell Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip30(D) Drinkstone Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Ashfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip14 Park View Stowmarket Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip30(D) Rattlesden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowmarket Road Wetherden Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ip30(D) Drinkstone Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woolpit Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QU
Woolpit Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Heath Road Woolpit Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QU
Woolpit Health Centre 01359 240298	Woolpit Health Centre Heath Road, Woolpit Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QU
Stowhealth 01449 776000	Stowhealth, Violet House Violet Hill Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1NL
The Mix - Covid Local Vaccination Service	127 Ipswich Street Stowmarket IP14 1BB

Local Stores

Woolpit
The Street
Woolpit
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9SA
01359 240322
Store Website
0.46 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	06:00	21:00
Tue	06:00	21:00
Wed	06:00	21:00
Thu	06:00	21:00
Fri	06:00	21:00
Sat	06:00	21:00
Sun	08:00	16:00

SPAR - Bury Road
Tothill Services Ltd
Bury Road
Stowmarket
IP14 3QQ
01449 677 172
Store Website
3.7 miles

	Open	Close
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stowe Veterinary Group
The Old Tea Room Veterinary Surgery The Level Crossing Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9HA 01359 241761 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	10:30
Sun	closed	closed

Haughley Veterinary Centre
Thurston Veterinary Centre Little Cedars 58 Barton Road, Thurston Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PD 01359 232200 haughleyvets@talkbusiness.net 4.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	15:00	17:00
Sun	closed	closed

Stowe Veterinary Group
54 Bury Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1JF 01449 613 130 mail@stowevets.co.uk Website 4.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:15	18:30
Tue	08:15	18:30
Wed	08:15	18:30
Thu	08:15	18:30
Fri	08:15	18:30
Sat	08:15	17:30
Sun	closed	closed

Cedarwood Veterinary Practice
Combs House Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AH 01449 676966 office@cedarwoodvets.co.uk Website 6.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre
Easlea Road Moreton Hall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BS 01284 747000 enquiries@moretonhallvets.co.uk Website 6.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	20:00
Tue	08:30	20:00
Wed	08:30	20:00
Thu	08:30	20:00
Fri	08:30	20:00
Sat	08:30	17:30
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 7.16 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 8.05 miles

Location what3words departure.chambers.truth

Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 8.59 miles

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Ickworth House
This Is National Trust Owned Property, Fantastic For Dogs With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. There Are Sheep Around At Sometimes Of Year But This For Only A Short Part Of The Walk. Parking Is Free But You Will Have To Pay Entry Fees As Its National Trust. In A Nutshell It’S A Fantastic Walk And I Go At Least Once A Week. Views Are Spectacular And Ickworth House Is Unique. 17 Dairy Cottages 10.18 miles

Location what3words stages.slopes.backpacks

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.55 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 11.76 miles West Stow

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.6°C	-5.6°C	-8.8°C	-9.9°C	-8.8°C	-4.5°C	-0.5°C	2.3°C	3.8°C	2.4°C	-0.6°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-12.7°C	-14.1°C	-13°C	-9.2°C	-5.3°C	-2.1°C	-0.3°C	-1.2°C	-4.6°C	-6.5°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-3°C	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	1.2°C	5.9°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	9.4°C	6.1°C	3°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.3°C	-8.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.9°C	-2.8°C	2.9°C	7.3°C	9.1°C	7.8°C	3.6°C	-0.6°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.1°C	1.2°C	0.4°C	0°C	0.4°C	2°C	4.7°C	8.4°C	10.1°C	9.4°C	6.6°C	3.9°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.8°C	-4.2°C	-3.9°C	-2.1°C	1°C	5.5°C	7.7°C	7.2°C	3.8°C	0.5°C

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