Debenham

Debenham is a large village, population around 1,700, lying close to the source of the River Deben (the river giving the village it's name). whilst only a large village today, in the Doomsday Book it was one of the largest habitations in the area. Many of the medieval buildings are hidden behind more modern facades. Some historic 14th & 17th century houses still line the streets though some were destroyed in the 1744 fire, resulting in the varying widths of High Street.
The village sign indicates its wool trading past.

By road

The village lies 6 miles to the E of the main A140 road to north Norwich and south to Stowmarket and the main A14 road.

By train

The nearest train station to the village is Newdham Market.

• Needham Market Train Station

  address: Station Yard, Needham Market, IP6 8AS
  On Great Eastern Main Line running London Liverpool St to East Anglia. Station managed by and services run by Greater Anglia

By bus

• Galloway Buses service 114 runs Diss to Ipswich stopping in the village.
• Galloway Buses service 115 runs Mendlesham to Ipswich stopping in the village.
• Galloway Buses service 116 runs between the village and Ipswich.

By bicycle

The village is on the HoSR cycle route connecting to National Cycle Route 1 at Framlingham 9 miles to the E. HoSR also connects with Regional cycle Route 30 (Lowestoft to Thetford and beyond) 9½ miles N at Eye.

The village is small enough to see on foot.

• Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

  address: High St, Debenham IP14 6QN

• Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

  phone: +44 1449 766899
  address: Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW
  Heritage railway that runs between Haughley and Laxfield.

• Owl Sanctuary

  phone: +44 3456 807897
  address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Rd, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT

• Carters of Suffolk

  phone: +44 1728 860475
  address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Rd, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT

• Coop

  phone: +44 1728 861997
  address: 1 Chancery Lane, Debenham IP14 6RN

• Bistro at the Barns

  phone: +44 1449 711257
  address: Unit 24, Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, Pettaugh Rd IP14 6AT

• The Chilli Farm Café

  phone: +44 1449 766344
  address: Norwich Rd, Mendlesham IP14 5NQ

• Debenham Fish & Chip Shop

  phone: +44 1728 860883
  address: 32 High St, Debenham IP14 6QW

• The Woolpack

  phone: +44 1728 860516
  address: 49 High St, Debenham IP14 6QN

• The Angel Inn

  phone: +44 1728 861700
  address: 5 High St, Debenham IP14 6QL

• Cherry Tree Cottage

  phone: +44 1728 861340
  address: Debenham IP14 6QT

• Flindor Cottage

  phone: +44 1473 890058
  address: The Street, Framsden IP14 6HG

• Elm Tree Farm

  phone: +44 1449 711316
  address: Debenham Rd, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AE

• Post Office

  address: 1 Chancery Lane, Debenham IP14 6RN

• Stowmarket
• Diss
• Harleston
• Ipswich
• Saxmundham
• Bury St Edmunds