Bungay
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.452, 1.446 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 34 89 |
| Population: | 5,127 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 |
Bungay is a small historic market town in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, set beside the River Waveney close to the border with Norfolk and within easy reach of The Broads. The compact centre is notable for the ruins of Bungay Castle, the atmospheric presence of St Mary's Church and a number of timber‑framed buildings and narrow streets that give a strong medieval character.
Traditionally a market and trade hub, Bungay now mixes independent shops, antiques dealers and a lively local food and arts scene – including community theatre at the Fisher Theatre and a small local museum. It also has a famous local legend, the Black Dog of Bungay, which feeds into the town’s cultural identity, while the river and surrounding countryside make it popular with walkers, boaters and visitors looking for a quieter Suffolk experience.
Postcode districts covering Bungay
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 14.9 miles
- Lowestoft 11.8 miles
- Great Yarmouth 15.8 miles
- Beccles 5.1 miles
- Diss 15.1 miles
- Attleborough 18.5 miles
- Bradwell 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Earsham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ditchingham Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Mettingham Parish 1.2 miles
- Ditchingham & Earsham Ward 1.4 miles
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.5 miles
- Broome Parish 2.1 miles
- Flixton Parish 2.4 miles
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.4 miles
- Ellingham and Kirby Cane Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.7 miles
- Ellingham Parish 2.8 miles
- Hedenham Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Bungay
NR35 1HS, NR35 1JZ, NR35 1TT, NR35 1LW, NR35 1SA, NR35 1JA, NR35 1EB, NR35 1DF, NR35 1BS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 16.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 64.5 miles
- Beccles Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Brampton 5.7 miles
Hotels near Bungay Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.6 miles
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- J.D.Young 7.1 miles
- Dragons Den 7.2 miles
- Swan Hotel 3 7 miles
Schools in Bungay
- Bungay High School Secondary
- Bungay Primary School Primary
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 11 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.1 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 13.7 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 14.6 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.4 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 17 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles