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Cretingham

Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.193, 1.254
OS grid ref:TM 22 60

Cretingham is a small village and civil parish in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England. Set amid rolling farmland and quiet country lanes, it retains a distinctly rural character with a scattering of timber-framed cottages and historic buildings.

The local economy is largely agricultural and community life revolves around the church, village hall and occasional local events; it’s popular with walkers and those seeking a tranquil slice of Suffolk countryside, with market towns such as Framlingham and Woodbridge nearby for shops and services.

Postcode districts covering Cretingham

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Norwich International Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
  • Airport Stansted Airport 48.3 miles77.7 km
  • Railway station Wickham Market Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Railway station Melton Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km

Local points of interest

  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Suffolk College University 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Snape Maltings Theatre 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Sibton Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 10.7 miles17.3 km
  • Cocksfield Hall Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
  • Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles24 km
  • Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 15.6 miles25.1 km
  • Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 16 miles25.7 km

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