Stratford St. Mary is a small rural parish in the district of Babergh, in Suffolk, England, sitting attractively on the banks of the River Stour. It lies in the gentle landscape of Dedham Vale - often called Constable Country - and close to the A12 corridor between Ipswich and Colchester, which gives it a mix of tranquillity and easy road links.
The village retains a strong historic character, with a parish church and several listed buildings clustered around the river and village green, and its economy is a blend of farming, small local businesses and tourism. Community life tends to centre on the church, village hall and pubs, while walkers, canoeists and visitors exploring the Stour valley add to the local social and seasonal bustle.
Postcode districts covering Stratford St. Mary
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Colchester 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Braintree 19.3 miles31 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 14 miles22.5 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.7 miles35 km
- Felixstowe 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Haverhill 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Witham 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Sudbury 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Maldon 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Stowmarket 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Harwich 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Stratford St. Mary Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Higham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holton St. Mary Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dedham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- East Bergholt Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Lamb Corner Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dedham Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Raydon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Langham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brett Vale Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shelley Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Foxash Estate Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Stratford St. Mary
CO7 6PA, CO7 6LT, CO7 6JR, CO7 6YQ, CO7 6LP, CO7 6JQ, CO7 6LU, CO7 6FH, CO7 6YG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Stansted Airport 32.4 miles52.2 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Mistley Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Colchester Bus Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels near Stratford St. Mary Ad
- The Lion 5 1.2 miles2 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Milsoms 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The Marquis 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Greyfriars 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Stratford St. Mary
- Stratford St Mary Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles8 km
- University of Essex University 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Portman Road Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Suffolk College University 9.5 miles15.3 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Marks Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 14 miles22.6 km