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Local Businesses
Ardchattan Solutions - T: 01379 688162
Offering computer training, websites, bookkeeping and accounts, we specialise in helping those self-employed, starting a new business or running a small/medium-sized company. Our business service will bring fresh ideas to dramatically change the way you work and help you save time, money and achieve a successful, efficient and effective company.

Art & Digital Photography Tuition - Zangmo Alexander - T: 01379 687360
Personalised One-to-One Art and Digital Photography Tuition, GCSE and A Level Art and Photography Tutoring and Creativity Coaching, plus very small group Creative Day Workshops and Weekly Art Classes. Develop your skills, confidence and creativity at your own pace with loads of individual support and guidance from experienced, encouraging, qualified art teacher, artist and coach Zangmo Alexander MA PGCE. Individual sessions available daytime, evening and weekend. Pay as you go, so no termly fees upfront. Everyone welcome from absolute beginner to experienced - all media and approaches taught. Tuition Gift Vouchers available.

Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum - T: 01379 686900
Whether your passion is Gardens, Steam, Exhibits, Rides or even a mixture of them all, we are confident that Bressingham has something for everyone.

Blooms of Bressingham - T: 01379 688585
Famed for its iconic pavilioned design, Bressingham Garden Centre was first opened in 1984 and was then part of the nursery and gardens founded at Bressingham by the late Alan Bloom in 1946. It is now part of The Garden Centre Group.

Bread Workshops - T: 01379 688374

Susan Hudson runs workshops in Suffolk and Norfolk, teaching the craft of real bread making through a programme of public events and bespoke workshops.


Bressingham Car Body Shop - T: 01379 688427
Bressingham Car Bodyshop has been based in Fersfield since 2005 and the company owner James Youngman and his family, have lived in the village for over 15 years.

Fenners - T: 01379 687269
Fenners is a well-respected local provider of specialist residential and daycare services for adults with learning disabilities who may have additional needs such as the care of epilepsy or diabetes.

JHL Media Ltd - T: 01379 687890  M: 07990 592819
James Lane offers a full range of design and marketing services to small and medium businesses, individuals and charities, whether it be invitations, flyers, business cards, company logo or full branding. Specialists in PR and copywriting, they can handle press releases, newsletters and brochures and by doing their own design and using local printers, can keep costs down for any job, big or small. Discounts apply for Bressingham and Fersfield residents, and they have a referral scheme so if you like our work and you send someone our way, we give you money off your next order with us. Our best advertising is our customers after all!

Liz Handy, Portrait Photographer - T: 01379 687546
Elizabeth was born with the eye of a photographer but it wasn't until her mid-forties that she was able to pursue her passion seriously. After graduating from the University of Westminster with an honours degree in photography she began to concentrate on portraits and since then has undertaken many private commissions, had a number of exhibitions, and has collaborated with her writer husband on five books.

Openfield, Bressingham - T: 01379 688600
Openfield is Britain's leading grain marketing and arable input co-operative and we are owned by the producers who choose to market their crops through us.

John Pill Car Care - T: 01379 687784
Based in Pooley Street South Lopham for over 30 years they offer general servicing and repairs on cars and light commercial vehicles, also MOT testing. Renault specialists who can supply new and used vehicles.

Life Coaching, Creativity Coaching & Mindfulness Coaching - T: 01379 687360
Feel stuck in some aspect of your personal or work life that you would like to move forward on? Like to have a more fulfilling or creative life, but not sure how to go about finding this? Zangmo Alexander offers experienced, confidential support to help you clarify your aspirations, explore options and put into action plans for making your dreams a reality using methods from her training and background in life coaching, mindfulness meditation, creativity coaching and teaching.

MG Fitness Studio & Mick Glynn Personal Training - T: 07879 455966
Whether your goals be sports specific, general body conditioning or fat loss, a qualified instructor will give you all the professional advise needed - caters for all abilities from the very experienced trainers to absolute beginners.

'PALS' - Pony Assisted Learning and Life Skills - T: 01379 688479
Counselling with a difference! Equine Facilitated Therapy practiced at 'PALS' with Lynn Fox. Excellent for issues around confidence and self-esteem but a wide range of work with youngsters, adults and groups is undertaken. Lynn also needs children aged 7-11 to help exercise and care for the smaller ponies: she is a qualified riding instructor.

Swank Interiors - T: 01379 687542
Specialists in bringing outstanding design to all areas of residential and commerical property.
 
Local Amenities
Bressingham Village Shop - T: 01379 687221
The hub of the Parish, this well stocked shop owned and managed by Ray and Christine Church, sells fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, provisiions, newspapers, stationery and much more.
Hours of opening:  
Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 7.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday 8.30am – 12.30pm
 
The Chequers Inn - T: 01379 687472
Gastro pub with welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. All of their produce is as locally sourced as possible and cooked by award winning chef, Jason Orton.

Accommodation
Hazel Barn B&B, Lodge Lane, Bressingham
T: 01379 644396 or email
Hazel Barn is a converted barn with separate wing for guests, located just 3 miles from Diss
  • 3 rooms all ground floor and ensuite
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Rated 4 Star Silver by Visit Britain
  • Plenty of off road parking

Strenneth - B&B, Fersfield
T: 01379 688182 or 07869 131660
Strenneth is a listed 17th Century, fully renovated building with single storey courtyard wing.
  • 7 ensuite bedrooms of which two have 4-poster beds
  • Extensive menu using local produce
  • Located 5 minutes from Bressingham Gardens
  • Ample parking
  • Nice walks right from the doorstep

Villa Farm - B&B, Kenninghall Road, Bressingham
T: 01379 687612

Villa Farm is set in the open countryside in the village of Bressingham, surrounded by open field.

  • Close to the picturesque market town of Diss
  • Set in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens
  • Large garden fish pond
  • Chickens

White House - B&B, Low Road, Bressingham
T: 01379 688428
Conveniently located on A1066 in Bressingham - recently refurbished all bedrooms ensuite.
 

 
Useful Links & Telephone Numbers
Age UK Norfolk T: 01603 787111
Bressingham Village Hall Bookings T: 01379 688452
Bressingham Primary School T: 01379 687253
Norfolk Community Foundation 01603 623958
Voluntary Norfolk T: 01603 614474
South Norfolk Council T: 01508 533633

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