Falkenham
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52, 1.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 29 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 (Felixstowe) |
Falkenham is a small, quiet village and civil parish in East Suffolk, set a short distance from the North Sea and the tidal creeks of the River Deben. The surrounding landscape is classic Suffolk - open arable fields edging onto salt marshes and estuary meadows - which makes the area popular for birdwatching, coastal walks and those seeking a countryside base not far from Felixstowe and Ipswich.
Historically agricultural, the village retains a scattering of traditional cottages and a modest parish church that hint at medieval roots, while today it sustains a small, close-knit community with some residents commuting to nearby towns. The mix of farming, quiet tourism and rich coastal habitats gives Falkenham a distinctly rural Suffolk character.
Postcode districts covering Falkenham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 8.2 miles
- Colchester 20.6 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 15.8 miles
- Felixstowe 2.7 miles
- Stowmarket 19.5 miles
- Harwich 5.8 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 10.6 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 12.1 miles
- Woodbridge 6.7 miles
- Kesgrave 6.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirton Built-up area 1 mile
- Trimley St. Martin Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Trimley St. Mary Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ramsholt Parish 2.3 miles
- Hemley Parish 2.4 miles
- Eastern Felixstowe Ward 2.6 miles
- Felixstowe Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Western Felixstowe Ward 2.8 miles
- Stratton Hall Parish 2.8 miles
- Newbourne Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Orwell & Villages Ward 3.2 miles
- Bawdsey Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Falkenham
IP10 0QU, IP10 0QT, IP10 0QP, IP10 0QY, IP10 0QR, IP10 0QX, IP10 0TL, IP10 0QS, IP10 0RA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 40.4 miles
- Norwich International Airport 46.8 miles
- Trimley Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Felixstowe Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Falkenham Ad
- The Orwell Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn Felixstowe Town Centre 3 2.9 miles
- Hotel Coco 4 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 3 5.8 miles
- Shakers Inn 4.3 miles
- Seckford Hall Hotel and Restaurant 4 6.5 miles
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 5.9 miles
- Premier Inn Harwich 3 5.4 miles
- The Railway 5 9.3 miles
- Sarah Hotel 5.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 3.2 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 3.2 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 3.6 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 5.1 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 6.5 miles
- Suffolk College University 8.4 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 9.1 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 13.2 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 15.8 miles
- University of Essex University 18.6 miles