Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.131, 1.292 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 25 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Boulge is a tiny, rural parish set a few miles north of Woodbridge in the rolling farmland of East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It’s sparsely populated and dominated by arable fields and quiet lanes rather than shops or services, making it popular with walkers and anyone seeking a tranquil slice of the Suffolk countryside close to the river valleys that lead toward the coast.
Locally the place is noted for its historic connections - most famously the translator-poet Edward FitzGerald lived on an estate here - and for a small parish church and churchyard that speak to its long rural past. Today Boulge retains a close-knit, agricultural character, with most residents working on nearby farms or commuting to towns such as Woodbridge and Ipswich for work and amenities.