Welcome to Wordwell

Wordwell is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Bury St Edmunds and is home to around 200 residents. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Wordwell is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a slower pace of living.

One of the main attractions in Wordwell is the historic St Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its rich history and significance to the local community. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Another popular attraction in Wordwell is the village pub, The Swan Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It serves a range of delicious food and drinks, including locally brewed ales and ciders. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 14.7°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Culford School Other Independent School Ages:1-19 Head Teacher Mr Julian Johnson-Munday	Culford Culford IP28 6TX 1284728615 School Website
Howard Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Weir	Beard Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6SA 1284766278 School Website
The Albany Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Darryl James	Beard Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6SA 1284754065 School Website
Brookes Uk Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Taylor	Flempton Road Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6QJ 1284760531 School Website
Tollgate Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Brookman	Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6DG 01284752742 School Website
Risby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Soo Miller	Aylmer Close Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6RT 01284810367 School Website
St Benedict's Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Imogen Senior	Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6RH 1284753512 School Website
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Kennedy	Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6RF 01284754857 School Website
Sextons Manor Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-10 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Knight	Greene Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3HG 01284754371 School Website
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Free Schools 16 To 19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr David Gartland	Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3YU 1284636501 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 4.44 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 6.97 Miles

Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 7.74 Miles

Kennett Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD 8.44 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 10.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 6.43 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 6.84 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 7.07 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 7.37 Miles
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 7.52 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 7.61 Miles
David Jarvis Cars 01638 750967 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7PZ 7.71 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01638 533060 Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PR 7.93 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 8.07 Miles
Cabline Taxis 01638 751999 2 The Close, Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7RA 8.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip28(D) Wordwell Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Forest Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip28(D) Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip31 Ingham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip28(D) Bury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Old Bury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip31(D) Timworth Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Pound Meadow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ip28(D) Lark Valley Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip32(D) Northern Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip28(D) Woolpack No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Honington Medical Centre	Honington Medical Centre Honington Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1EE
Rru Honington	Rru Honington Regional Rehabilitation Unit Honington Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1EE
Swan Surgery 01284 770440	The Swan Surgery Northgate Street Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1AE
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Northgate Business Park Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1AE
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Northgate Business Park Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1AE

Local Stores

Bury St Edmunds
Mildenhall Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 6EN
01284 760837
shop.9777@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.63 miles

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SPAR Bury St Edmunds
1
St Olaves Parade
Hunters Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 6SP
01284 765159
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Sidney House Western Wy Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3SP 01284 701 444 enquiries@swayneandpartners.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Eastgate Veterinary Group
Cotton Lane Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XW 01284 753961 bury@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 4.85 miles
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Bury St Edmunds Veterinary Centre
Unit A Eastgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1YQ 01284 630650 hello@burystedmundsveterinarycentre.co.uk Website 4.88 miles
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Bury St Edmunds Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Moreton Hall Retail Park Bedingfeld Way Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BT 01284 706 012 burystedmunds@vets4pets.com Website 5.68 miles
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Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre
Easlea Road Moreton Hall Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BS 01284 747000 enquiries@moretonhallvets.co.uk Website 5.81 miles
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
Thurston Veterinary Centre Little Cedars 58 Barton Road, Thurston Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3PD 01359 232200 haughleyvets@talkbusiness.net 6.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.85 miles West Stow

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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 4.85 miles

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 5.46 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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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 5.70 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 6.39 miles

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

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	11.2°C	5.7°C	3.7°C	6.3°C	12°C	16.2°C	16.7°C	20.4°C	19.8°C	16.1°C	14°C
Feels Like	12°C	11.6°C	4.8°C	2.4°C	4.7°C	11.2°C	16°C	18.9°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	15.4°C	12.4°C

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.3°C	11.4°C	11°C	10.9°C	12.8°C	17.9°C	23.7°C	27.1°C	28.1°C	27.7°C	24.5°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	10.3°C	9.3°C	8.7°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	17.3°C	24.5°C	27.5°C	28.5°C	28.7°C	26.6°C	21.2°C

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Temp	20.6°C	18.2°C	15.6°C	13.4°C	13°C	13.5°C	14.4°C	15.2°C	15.2°C	14.4°C	12.1°C	15.9°C
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