Bungay & Wainford
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.416, 1.496 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 37 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
Bungay and Wainford lie in the rolling countryside of East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, straddling the attractive valley of the River Waveney close to the Norfolk border. The area centres on the historic market town of Bungay, with its motte-and-bailey remains at Bungay Castle, narrow streets and riverside setting, while Wainford and the surrounding parishes reflect a more dispersed rural character.
The local economy mixes agriculture with independent shops, small businesses and a modest commuter contingent to Norwich, and the community is notable for its active arts and events scene, riverside walks and wildlife interest. There’s also a strong sense of local history and folklore, from medieval trade and architecture to the well-known local legends that add colour to the town’s identity.
Postcode districts covering Bungay & Wainford
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 18.1 miles
- Lowestoft 10.4 miles
- Great Yarmouth 16.2 miles
- Beccles 3.9 miles
- Woodbridge 23.5 miles
- Diss 16.5 miles
- Attleborough 21.2 miles
- Bradwell 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Lawrence, Ilketshall Parish 0.5 miles
- St. Andrew, Ilketshall Parish 0.5 miles
- St. Margaret, Ilketshall Parish 1.4 miles
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.8 miles
- Ringsfield Parish 2 miles
- St. Michael, South Elmham Parish 2.4 miles
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.7 miles
- Barsham Parish 2.7 miles
- Mettingham Parish 2.8 miles
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.9 miles
- Spexhall Parish 2.9 miles
- Rumburgh Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Bungay & Wainford
NR34 8HP, NR34 8LT, NR35 1RD, NR35 1PF, NR34 8JT, NR34 8LF, NR35 1QT, NR34 8LU, NR34 8HR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 64.8 miles
- Brampton 2.5 miles
- Beccles Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Bungay & Wainford Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.4 miles
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 8.5 miles
- J.D.Young 8.4 miles
- The Swan 4 9.9 miles
- The Randolph Hotel 4 9 miles
- Crown Hotel 3 9.9 miles
- Sutherland House 5 9.8 miles
- Wherry Hotel 3 9.9 miles
- Ivy House Country Hotel 3 9.3 miles
Schools in Bungay & Wainford
- Bungay High School Secondary
- Bungay Primary School Primary
- Ilketshall St Lawrence School Primary
- Ringsfield C of E Primary School Primary
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 10.2 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.9 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 16.3 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.5 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 16.9 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 17.4 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 17.9 miles