Blundeston
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.516, 1.704 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 51 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Blundeston is a small village and civil parish in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England. It sits close to the border with Norfolk and is within easy reach of the coastal resorts and the waterways of The Broads, with larger centres such as Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth a short drive away.
Traditionally an agricultural community, Blundeston retains a quiet village character with a handful of historic buildings, a parish church and local social hubs like the village hall and pub. In more recent decades the parish has been shaped by a mix of farming, commuting to nearby towns and the presence of a prison site that was a significant local employer; its setting close to both coast and wetland makes it popular with walkers and anyone interested in rural Suffolk life.
Postcode districts covering Blundeston
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Lowestoft 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Great Yarmouth 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Beccles 7.2 miles11.7 km
- North Walsham 24.9 miles40 km
- Bradwell 4.4 miles7.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Flixton Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Lound Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Oulton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Corton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gunton & St. Margarets Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Oulton Broad Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lowestoft Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Harbour & Normanston Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Fritton and St. Olaves Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Blundeston
NR32 5BX, NR32 5AH, NR32 5AT, NR32 5AZ, NR32 5AX, NR32 5AN, NR32 5AW, NR32 5AD, NR32 5AG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Stansted Airport 75.9 miles122.2 km
- Somerleyton Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Blundeston Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pier Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 6.8 miles11 km
- All Seasons Lodge Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Knights Court 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Blundeston
- Blundeston C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.8 miles22.2 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 19 miles30.5 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 19 miles30.6 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 19.4 miles31.2 km