Great Glemham
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.208, 1.42 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 33 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
The village of Great Glemham sits in the rolling arable countryside of East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England. It lies a short drive from the Suffolk coast and market towns such as Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, with the smaller neighbour Little Glemham close by, making it quietly accessible yet distinctly rural.
Traditionally an agricultural community, the settlement still shows its heritage in flint and timber‑framed cottages, a historic parish church and scattered farmsteads; village life revolves around farming, the village hall and seasonal fêtes. The hedged fields, lanes and nearby woodlands attract walkers and birdwatchers, while a handful of listed buildings and nearby country houses add historic and cultural interest without overwhelming the village’s peaceful, community‑centred character.
Postcode districts covering Great Glemham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 15.1 miles
- Lowestoft 22.6 miles
- Felixstowe 17.4 miles
- Stowmarket 18.1 miles
- Harwich 20.1 miles
- Beccles 18 miles
- Woodbridge 9.1 miles
- Kesgrave 12.7 miles
- Diss 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Swefling Parish 1.3 miles
- Stratford St. Andrew Parish 1.5 miles
- Parham Parish 2 miles
- Cransford Built-up area 2 miles
- Rendham Parish 2.1 miles
- Little Glemham Parish 2.2 miles
- Marlesford Parish 2.2 miles
- Hacheston Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Farnham Parish 2.7 miles
- Benhall Green Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bruisyard Parish 2.8 miles
- Saxmundham Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Great Glemham
IP17 2DQ, IP17 2DN, IP17 2DB, IP17 1LP, IP17 2DA, IP17 2DG, IP17 2DJ, IP17 2DF, IP17 2DL … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 32.9 miles
- London Southend Airport 53.7 miles
- Saxmundham Railway Station 3 miles
- Wickham Market Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Great Glemham Ad
- The Crown Hotel 3.4 miles
- The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham 4 3.1 miles
- Sibton White Horse Inn 5.2 miles
- Satis House 3 5.5 miles
- The White Horse Hotel 6.5 miles
- The White Lion Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- The Westleton Crown 3 7.7 miles
- Ufford Park Resort 4 7 miles
- The Eelsfoot inn 4 7.5 miles
- Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 3 8.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Snape Maltings Theatre 4.4 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 5.7 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 8.5 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 8.5 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 12.3 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles
- Suffolk College University 15.2 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 15.7 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 17.7 miles