Hadleigh in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England is a compact market town set on the slopes above the River Brett, around a short drive from Ipswich. The town is dominated by the dramatic ruins of Hadleigh Castle, a 13th‑century ruin that crowns the ridge and gives wide views over the surrounding countryside and river valley.
Hadleigh retains a traditional market‑town character with timber‑framed buildings, independent shops and a mix of small industry and commuter residents. Historically tied to the medieval wool and cloth trades, it now has a lively local culture with community events, arts groups and a strong local identity that draws visitors for both its history and its pleasant rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Hadleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Colchester 11 miles17.7 km
- Braintree 20.5 miles33 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 17 miles27.4 km
- Felixstowe 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Haverhill 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Witham 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Sudbury 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Maldon 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Stowmarket 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Harwich 14.7 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Hadleigh North Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hadleigh South Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Upper Layham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Aldham Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Layham Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Kersey Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- South East Cosford Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Whatfield Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Elmsett Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shelley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Semer Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Raydon Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Hadleigh
IP7 6DB, IP7 5DB, IP7 5HT, IP7 5FE, IP7 5BU, IP7 9BW, IP7 5HA, IP7 5BY, IP7 5AD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 32.7 miles52.7 km
- London Southend Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bus Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near Hadleigh Ad
- The Marquis 1.5 miles2.3 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Lion 5 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Milsoms 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Hadleigh
- Beaumont Community Primary School Primary
- Hadleigh Community Primary School Primary
- Hadleigh High School Secondary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, Hadleigh Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Suffolk College University 8.7 miles14 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.4 miles18.4 km
- University of Essex University 11.5 miles18.6 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 15 miles24.2 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km