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 miles
- Colchester 11 miles
- Braintree 20.5 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.8 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 17 miles
- Felixstowe 17.3 miles
- Haverhill 22.5 miles
- Witham 21.6 miles
- Sudbury 9.5 miles
- Maldon 24.3 miles
- Stowmarket 9.8 miles
- Harwich 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hadleigh North Ward 0.7 miles
- Hadleigh South Ward 1 mile
- Upper Layham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Aldham Parish 1.5 miles
- Layham Parish 1.5 miles
- Kersey Parish 2.2 miles
- South East Cosford Ward 2.3 miles
- Whatfield Parish 2.5 miles
- Elmsett Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Shelley Parish 2.7 miles
- Semer Parish 2.8 miles
- Raydon Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Hadleigh
IP7 5AU, IP7 7WD, IP7 6RG, IP7 5DU, IP7 6BS, IP7 5DX, IP7 5DN, IP7 6FP, IP7 6HG … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 32.7 miles
- London Southend Airport 34.6 miles
- Manningtree Railway Station 7.6 miles
- Ipswich Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Bus Station 9.6 miles
Hotels near Hadleigh Ad
- Marquis Suffolk 1.5 miles
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Stoke By Nayland Golf & Spa Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- The Peacock Inn 4 4.4 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 6.2 miles
- The Crown Stoke By Nayland 4 4.7 miles
- The Railway 5 9.2 miles
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Milsoms 4 5.9 miles
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 miles
- Suffolk College University 8.7 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.4 miles
- University of Essex University 11.5 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11.8 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.2 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 15 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 15.3 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 15.4 miles