Hollesley
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.056, 1.429 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 35 45 |
| Population: | 583 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 (Felixstowe) |
Hollesley is a coastal village and civil parish in East Suffolk, a few miles east of Woodbridge and close to the shingle spit and nature reserve of Orford Ness. The surrounding landscape mixes low-lying farmland, salt marsh and coastal heath typical of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, so it’s popular with walkers and birdwatchers enjoying estuary views and long coastal walks.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture and small-scale tourism, with Hollesley Bay prison a notable employer and element of recent history. The village keeps a close-knit feel, with a village hall, a pub and parish activities that give visitors a taste of traditional Suffolk village life alongside easy access to wildlife and coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Hollesley
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Felixstowe 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Stowmarket 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Harwich 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Woodbridge 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Kesgrave 8.2 miles13.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Hollesley Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Oak Hill Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Deben Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Shottisham Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Boyton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Capel St. Andrew Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Alderton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sutton Common Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sutton Heath Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sutton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bawdsey Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Butley Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Hollesley
IP12 3RA, IP12 3JS, IP12 3RE, IP12 3QL, IP12 3RJ, IP12 3JY, IP12 3RL, IP12 3SF, IP12 3RB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- London Southend Airport 45.9 miles73.8 km
- Melton Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Woodbridge Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Hollesley Ad
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Crown Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hotel Coco 4 7.5 miles12 km
- The Pier Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Brudenell 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Orwell Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Hollesley
- Hollesley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 8 miles12.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.6 miles17 km
- Suffolk College University 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Portman Road Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 15 miles24.2 km