Welcome to Yaxley

Yaxley is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Ipswich and has a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Yaxley has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Yaxley is the village pub, The Cherry Tree. This traditional English pub serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food, and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, making it a hub of activity in the village. Another popular attraction in Yaxley is the village hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year, including craft fairs, coffee mornings, and fitness classes.

Yaxley is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a hair salon. The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local groups and organizations. Yaxley is a peaceful and welcoming village, with a strong sense of history and a vibrant community spirit. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat in the countryside or a friendly community to call home, Yaxley is a wonderful place to visit or live.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: -3.4°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mellis Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ryle	Yaxley Road Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DP 1379783376 School Website
Hartismere School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sarah / Geoff Gray / Luxton	Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BL 01379870315 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Primary School, Eye Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Watts	Church Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7BD 1379870497 School Website
Thorndon Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Jones	The Street Thorndon Eye Suffolk IP23 7JR 1379678392 School Website
Palgrave Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Waters	Palgrave Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 1AG 1379642507 School Website
Occold Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Paul Parslow-Williams	The Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PL 1379678330 School Website
Wortham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Flatman	Wortham Bury Road Diss Norfolk IP22 1PX 1379898484 School Website
Gislingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Benstock	Broadfields Road Gislingham Eye Suffolk IP23 8HX 1379783283 School Website
Diss Church Of England Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Cerullo	The Entry Diss IP22 4NT 1379642675 School Website
Diss Infant Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cerullo	Fitzwalter Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4PU 1379642675 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 3.58 Miles

Elmswell Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA 10.25 Miles

Stowmarket Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ 10.34 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 11.91 Miles

Needham Market Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS 11.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite County Cars 01379 873383 18 Victoria Hill, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HJ 1.48 Miles
Quick Cabs 01379 641123 Riverside Maltings/Rose La, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA 3.16 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 3.33 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 3.53 Miles
Diss Town Taxis 07821 739011 16 Ladbrooke Close, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BX 3.70 Miles
Josie's Cab 07919 352580 26 Ladbrooke Cl, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BX 3.70 Miles
Able Taxis Ltd 01379 640900 15A Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB 3.71 Miles
A2b Cars 01379 652339 112 Willbye Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NP 3.83 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 3.96 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 3.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Norwich Road Yaxley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Bull Main Road Yaxley Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Castleton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Earlsfield Road Mellis Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Broad Street Eye Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip23 Century Road Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Orchards Braiseworth Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Common Mellis Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Ash Drive Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Mellis Road Thrandeston Diss Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Churchgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 The Common Brome Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Great Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Cranley Hill Eye Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip23 Red House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eye Health Centre 01379 870689	The Health Centre Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7DD
Lawns Practice 01379 642021	The Lawns Medical Pract. Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Parish Fields Practice 01379 642023	Parish Fields Practice The Health Centre Mount Street, Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Botesdale Health Centre 01379 898295	The Health Centre Back Hills, Botesdale Diss Norfolk IP22 1DW
Mendlesham Medical Group 01449 767722	The Health Centre Chapel Road, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SQ

Local Stores

Eye
6 Broad Street
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7AF
01379 871042
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
7.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 3.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vet3 Equine Care Ltd
Carmel Works Denmark Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4AS 01379 831456 info@vet3equinecare.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
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24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
Cherry Tree Stables Roydon Road Diss Suffolk IP22 4LN 01379 870999 info@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 3.82 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999

Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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Debenham Veterinary Practice
1 Cherry Tree Lane Debenham Suffolk IP14 6QT 01728 861289 debenhamvets@gmail.com Website 7.62 miles
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Haughley Veterinary Centre
63 Old Street Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NT 01449 673366 reception@haughleyvets.co.uk Website 9.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 3.83 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

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 11.02 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

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 13.48 miles

Location what3words cards.sheets.blotches

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 14.51 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 16.60 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

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

Location what3words bungalows.addicted.effort

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.3°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.4°C	-1.9°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.2°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-8.1°C	-9.6°C	-10.5°C	-10.4°C	-8.5°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-5.5°C

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