Carlford & Fynn Valley
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.116, 1.247 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 22 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Carlford & Fynn Valley in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England is a largely rural ward of rolling arable countryside and a narrow river valley carved by the small River Fynn, with scattered villages and hamlets set within hedged fields and pockets of woodland. The area sits within easy commuting distance of Ipswich and Woodbridge, yet retains a distinctly agricultural feel and plenty of open space popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Local life revolves around historic flint churches, village halls, pubs and annual fetes; agriculture and small local businesses underpin the economy while tourism and leisure - especially riverside walks and wildlife interest - add seasonal trade. Community activity is strong at parish level, preserving traditional Suffolk character alongside modest modern development.
Postcode districts covering Carlford & Fynn Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 5.4 miles
- Colchester 21.7 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 22.1 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 23.7 miles
- Felixstowe 11.5 miles
- Sudbury 22.4 miles
- Stowmarket 11.8 miles
- Harwich 12.5 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 18.2 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 19.4 miles
- Woodbridge 3 miles
- Kesgrave 3.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grundisburgh Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Burgh Parish 0.8 miles
- Culpho Parish 1.4 miles
- Hasketon Parish 1.5 miles
- Clopton Parish 1.6 miles
- Great Bealings Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Swilland Parish 2 miles
- Boulge Parish 2.2 miles
- Otley Bottom Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Little Bealings Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Debach Parish 2.4 miles
- Playford Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Carlford & Fynn Valley
IP6 9AP, IP6 9DJ, IP13 7PY, IP6 9QP, IP6 9EU, IP13 6GB, IP6 9NZ, IP13 6NA, IP13 6UJ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 38.7 miles
- London Southend Airport 44.4 miles
- Woodbridge Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Melton Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels in Carlford & Fynn Valley Ad
Schools in Carlford & Fynn Valley
- Bealings School Primary
- Charsfield C of E Primary School Primary
- Grundisburgh Primary School Primary
- Witnesham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 4.2 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles
- Suffolk College University 5.5 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5.8 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 6 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 10.7 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 11.1 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 11.6 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 11.8 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 15.3 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 15.5 miles