Blundeston
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.513, 1.71 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 51 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Blundeston is a small village and civil parish in the district of East Suffolk, set a few miles inland from the Suffolk coast and within easy reach of Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. The landscape is typically East Anglian - low-lying arable countryside with hedged lanes, a scattering of farmsteads and public footpaths that make it popular with walkers who enjoy a quieter slice of coastal hinterland.
Historically the village has a long rural pedigree with several older buildings and a compact community centred on local amenities; agriculture and small local businesses remain important to the economy, with many residents commuting to nearby towns. One notable modern feature was the nearby former prison, HMP Blundeston, which closed in 2014; today the area retains a strong village identity and occasional community events typical of the Suffolk countryside in England.
Postcode districts covering Blundeston
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Lowestoft 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Yarmouth 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Beccles 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Bradwell 4.6 miles7.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Blundeston Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Flixton Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Oulton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Corton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lound Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gunton & St. Margarets Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hopton on Sea Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Harbour & Normanston Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lowestoft Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Oulton Broad Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Bradwell South and Hopton Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Blundeston
NR32 5PJ, NR32 5AW, NR32 5AH, NR32 5BY, NR32 5AL, NR32 5AF, NR32 5PL, NR32 5AQ, NR32 5AD … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 21.2 miles34 km
- Stansted Airport 76.1 miles122.4 km
- Somerleyton Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Blundeston Ad
- Park Hill Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 4.3 miles7 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Pier Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.7 miles6 km
- All Seasons Lodge Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
Schools in Blundeston
- Blundeston C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.9 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13 miles21 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.6 miles21.9 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.9 miles32 km