Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.346, 1.505 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 38 77 |
| Population: | 5,558 |
Halesworth is a small market town in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, set in the Blyth valley on the banks of the River Blyth. It lies inland but within easy reach of the Suffolk coast and the Broads, and has a station on the East Suffolk Line with rail links to Ipswich and Lowestoft, making it a handy base for exploring the area.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, Halesworth still shows Georgian and Victorian architecture along its main streets and supports a mix of farming, light industry and independent shops. The town has a lively community scene with a well‑regarded community arts and cinema venue, regular markets and riverside walks, giving it a friendly, village‑scale feel despite its wider services.