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 miles29.1 km
- Lowestoft 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Great Yarmouth 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Beccles 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Woodbridge 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Diss 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Attleborough 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Bradwell 14.2 miles22.8 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Lawrence, Ilketshall Parish 0.5 miles0.7 km
- St. Andrew, Ilketshall Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- St. Margaret, Ilketshall Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- St. John, Ilketshall Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ringsfield Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Michael, South Elmham Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barsham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Mettingham Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Spexhall Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Rumburgh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Bungay & Wainford
NR34 7TQ, NR35 1RR, NR35 1AE, NR35 1NW, NR34 8JJ, NR35 1EN, IP19 0NR, NR34 7TW, NR34 8HZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Stansted Airport 64.8 miles104.3 km
- Brampton 2.5 miles4 km
- Beccles Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Bungay & Wainford Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Angel 5 miles8 km
- The Swan 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Randolph Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Crown Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Munnings Lodge 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Sutherland House 5 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
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 miles15.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles22 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 17.4 miles28 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 17.9 miles28.8 km