Wenham Magna is a small, quiet parish in the district of Babergh in south‑west Suffolk, set among rolling arable fields, hedgerows and narrow lanes. The settlement retains a compact village core of brick and timber‑framed houses and a historic parish church, giving the area a distinctly rural and well‑preserved character.
The local economy remains largely agricultural with a handful of small businesses and residents who commute to larger towns, while community life is centred on village amenities, church activities and occasional local events. Its tranquil landscape and historic buildings make it appealing to walkers and those seeking a peaceful Suffolk village rather than a busy commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering Wenham Magna
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Colchester 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Braintree 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Felixstowe 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Witham 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Sudbury 11.8 miles19 km
- Maldon 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Stowmarket 12 miles19.3 km
- Harwich 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 15.5 miles24.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Wenham Parva Parish 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Raydon Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Capel St. Mary Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Holton St. Mary Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Copdock & Washbrook Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Upper Layham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chattisham Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hadleigh South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hintlesham Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Copdock and Washbrook Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- East Bergholt Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Bentley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Wenham Magna
CO7 6PT, CO7 6PH, CO7 6PR, CO7 6QQ, CO7 6PL, CO7 6PS, CO7 6QE, CO7 6PP, CO7 6PJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
- Stansted Airport 34.2 miles55.1 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Mistley Railway Station 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Colchester Bus Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Hotels near Wenham Magna Ad
- The Lion 5 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Marquis 2 miles3.3 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Milsoms 4 4 miles6.4 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Suffolk College University 7 miles11.3 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- University of Essex University 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 11.2 miles18 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 12.5 miles20 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 13.6 miles21.9 km