Bawdsey
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.011, 1.419 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 34 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 (Felixstowe) |
Bawdsey is a small coastal village on the south bank of the River Deben in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, looking across to the shingle spit of Orford Ness and the North Sea. The village has a quay with seasonal river crossings and is popular with walkers, birdwatchers and sailors, with easy day‑trip access to Felixstowe and Ipswich.
Historically it is best known for Bawdsey Manor, where pioneering radar research began in the 1930s and the site later served as an RAF station; a small museum and heritage interest draw visitors. Today the community is largely residential with tourism, heritage and local agriculture supporting the local economy, giving the place a quiet, maritime character.
Postcode districts covering Bawdsey
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Colchester 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Felixstowe 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Stowmarket 21.7 miles35 km
- Harwich 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Woodbridge 7.4 miles12 km
- Kesgrave 8.5 miles13.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Alderton Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Ramsholt Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hollesley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shottisham Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Oak Hill Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Deben Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Falkenham Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hemley Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kirton Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Eastern Felixstowe Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Boyton Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Trimley St. Mary Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Bawdsey
IP12 3AN, IP12 3AJ, IP12 3AR, IP12 3FF, IP12 3FE, IP12 3AW, IP12 3DD, IP12 3AH, IP12 3AP
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 43.3 miles69.7 km
- Norwich International Airport 46.3 miles74.5 km
- Felixstowe Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Trimley Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Bawdsey Ad
- Hotel Coco 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Pier Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Orwell Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Crown Hotel 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Bawdsey
- Bawdsey C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5 miles8.1 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Suffolk College University 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Portman Road Stadium 12 miles19.4 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 13 miles20.9 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.2 miles27.6 km