Bungay
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.444, 1.446 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 34 88 |
| Population: | 5,127 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 |
Bungay sits in the peaceful Waveney Valley on the border of East Suffolk and Norfolk, with the winding River Waveney at its heart. The town is dominated by the dramatic ruins of Bungay Castle and the medieval fabric of St Mary’s Church, reflecting its Norman and later medieval origins; narrow streets and timber-framed buildings give a strong sense of history amid a largely rural landscape.
Today Bungay functions as a small market town with independent shops, cafes and a mix of local businesses, supported by surrounding agriculture and light industry on the outskirts. It has a lively community scene - arts, markets and occasional festivals - and retains a folkloric edge in the famous 16th-century “black dog” legend, which alongside the castle and riverside walks makes it a modest draw for visitors and walkers exploring Suffolk and the Broads.
Postcode districts covering Bungay
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Lowestoft 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Great Yarmouth 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Beccles 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Woodbridge 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Diss 14.9 miles24 km
- Attleborough 18.6 miles30 km
- Bradwell 14.1 miles22.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bungay Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Earsham Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Mettingham Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ditchingham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ditchingham & Earsham Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Flixton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Broome Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Margaret, Ilketshall Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. Andrew, Ilketshall Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bungay
NR35 1BS, NR35 1EX, NR35 1SF, NR35 1HU, NR35 1BB, NR35 1BE, NR35 1PU, NR35 1RD, NR35 9BF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Stansted Airport 64.2 miles103.4 km
- Beccles Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Brampton 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Bungay Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Dragons Den 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Munnings Lodge 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Angel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Swan Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 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 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles25.7 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.6 miles28.2 km