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 miles
- Lowestoft 11.9 miles
- Great Yarmouth 16.1 miles
- Beccles 5.1 miles
- Woodbridge 24.8 miles
- Diss 14.9 miles
- Attleborough 18.6 miles
- Bradwell 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bungay Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Earsham Built-up area 1.2 miles
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.3 miles
- Mettingham Parish 1.4 miles
- Ditchingham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ditchingham & Earsham Ward 1.8 miles
- Flixton Parish 2.1 miles
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.2 miles
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.5 miles
- Broome Parish 2.6 miles
- St. Margaret, Ilketshall Parish 2.7 miles
- St. Andrew, Ilketshall Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bungay
NR35 1JL, NR35 1JH, NR35 1TG, NR35 1PF, NR35 1PH, NR35 1JY, NR35 1LR, NR35 9BA, NR35 1BZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 17.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 64.2 miles
- Beccles Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Brampton 5.3 miles
Hotels near Bungay Ad
- Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel 2 5.6 miles
- The Swan Motel 4.7 miles
- Waveney House Hotel 3 5 miles
- J.D.Young 6.9 miles
- Swan Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- The Angel 3 7.4 miles
- Wheatacre White Lion 8.1 miles
- The Kings Head Inn 7.5 miles
- The Plough 3 9.7 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 11.5 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.6 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 12.5 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 13.6 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 14.2 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 14.3 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 15.1 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 16.9 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.6 miles