Arwarton is a tiny rural parish in the district of Babergh in Suffolk, England. It occupies gently rolling arable countryside typical of south Suffolk and is made up largely of farmsteads and scattered houses rather than a single village centre; the local economy is traditionally agricultural, with many residents now commuting to nearby towns such as Ipswich and Sudbury.
Despite its modest size, Arwarton has a quietly historic feel, with an old parish church and a handful of listed buildings that reflect the county’s timber‑framed vernacular. The parish is popular with walkers who enjoy the quiet lanes, hedgerows and public footpaths, and social life tends to revolve around neighbouring villages and occasional local events.
Postcode districts covering Arwarton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Colchester 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 12 miles19.3 km
- Felixstowe 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Sudbury 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Stowmarket 18 miles29 km
- Harwich 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 9.3 miles15 km
- Woodbridge 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Kesgrave 6.5 miles10.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ganges Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Shotley Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Harkstead Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shotley Gate Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chelmondiston Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Parkeston Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Harwich Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ramsey and Parkeston Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Woolverstone Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dovercourt Tollgate Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dovercourt All Saints Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Arwarton
IP9 1LF, IP9 1LR, IP9 1LQ, IP9 1LL, IP9 1LH, IP9 1LW, IP9 1LJ, IP9 1LP, IP9 1LN
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 35.7 miles57.4 km
- Stansted Airport 42.7 miles68.8 km
- Harwich International Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Harwich Town Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Arwarton Ad
- The Pier Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Hotel Coco 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Lion 5 9.3 miles14.9 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 6.2 miles10 km
- Suffolk College University 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Portman Road Stadium 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.9 miles15.9 km
- University of Essex University 13.5 miles21.6 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 15.3 miles24.7 km