Bungay
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.452, 1.446 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles23.9 km
- Lowestoft 11.8 miles19 km
- Great Yarmouth 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Beccles 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Diss 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Attleborough 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Bradwell 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Earsham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ditchingham Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Mettingham Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Ditchingham & Earsham Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Broome Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Flixton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ellingham and Kirby Cane Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ellingham Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Hedenham Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Bungay
NR35 1BH, NR35 1FL, NR35 1EJ, NR35 9AJ, NR35 1EA, NR35 1JY, NR35 1BF, NR35 1JX, NR35 1JZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Stansted Airport 64.5 miles103.9 km
- Beccles Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Brampton 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Bungay Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Dragons Den 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Munnings Lodge 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Angel 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Swan Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
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 miles17.7 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles17.8 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles22 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 17 miles27.4 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles27.7 km