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Cransford

Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.231, 1.399
OS grid ref:TM 32 64
Dialling code: 01728 (Saxmundham)
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Cransford is a small, rural village and civil parish in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England. Set amid gently rolling arable farmland and hedged lanes, the settlement is dispersed and quietly residential, with a mix of working farms, converted cottages and a handful of local businesses; community life tends to be close‑knit and many residents commute to nearby market towns for work and services.

The parish retains a traditional Suffolk village character, with a historic parish church and several older buildings that reflect medieval and later vernacular architecture. Its setting in the open Suffolk landscape gives a strong sense of rural tranquillity, valued by walkers and those looking for a slower pace, while village events and parish organisations remain important to local social life.

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Transport links

  • Norwich International Airport 31.1 miles50 km
  • London Southend Airport 54.6 miles87.8 km
  • Saxmundham Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
  • Wickham Market Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Sibton Abbey Historic site 4.1 miles6.7 km
  • Cocksfield Hall Historic site 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Snape Maltings Theatre 6.2 miles10 km
  • Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 10 miles16.1 km
  • Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles21.5 km
  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.6 miles21.8 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
  • Suffolk College University 15.8 miles25.4 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 16.3 miles26.2 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 17.9 miles28.8 km