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Woolpit
Suffolk, East of England · population 2,089 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Woolpit
Woolpit is a village in the English county of Suffolk, midway between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Stowmarket. In 2011 Woolpit parish had a population of 1,995. It is notable for the 12th-century legend of the green children of Woolpit and for its parish church, which has especially fine medieval woodwork. Administratively Woolpit is a civil parish, part of the district of Mid Suffolk.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford1 hour ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering2 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering3 hours ago
Havering Council adopts new housing tenant engagement strategy
The borough’s cabinet approved a three-year Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy on 16 September, introducing resident panels and a suite of engagement activities to embed tenant input into housing services.
Havering4 hours ago
Havering Council promotes 2040 investment plan at London Real Estate Forum
At the London Real Estate Forum, Havering’s regeneration cabinet member outlined a new 2040 strategy aimed at attracting investors, creating jobs and simplifying the borough’s business entry points.
Havering6 hours ago
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What's on in and around Woolpit
Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026
Mon 12 Oct, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Hothouse Flowers - the Greatest Hits Tour
Wed 25 Nov, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas
Tue 8 Dec, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Guns N' Roses Experience
Sat 12 Dec, 19:30Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham
Christmas Drag Bingo Party
Fri 18 Dec, 19:30Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham
Days out around Woolpit
View allWar Memorial
Stowmarket · 5 miles
Memorial Gates, erected in memory of those who lost their lives during the wars
Duke of Marlborough Pub Sign
Hepworth · 7.5 miles
This was the Duke of Malborough. It then became the Lollipop Diner. This, too, has now closed, and the building converted to houses and flats. The pub sign remains in situ.
The World’s First Internet Bench
Bury St. Edmunds · 7.5 miles
A joint initiative between MSM.co.uk and St Edmundsbury Borough Council in 2001
War Memorial
Hinderclay · 9.3 miles
Polished brass plaque fixed to church wall inside.
War Memorial
Yaxley · 12 miles
Tall stone cross on engraved pedestal and plinth, in corner of graveyard near gate.
Millennium Green
Mill Green · 12 miles
public open space owned by the Edwardstone Millennium Trust
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The Swan, Woolpit
The Street, Bury St Edmunds
Woolpit & District Museum
The Street, Woolpit
Teacups
The Street, Woolpit
Palmers Bakery
Woolpit
Woolpit Fish & Chip Shop
The Street, Bury St Edmunds
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The Street, Bury St Edmunds