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 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 21.2 miles
- Felixstowe 7.7 miles
- Stowmarket 20.6 miles
- Harwich 11.3 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 15.7 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 17.2 miles
- Woodbridge 5.7 miles
- Kesgrave 8.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hollesley Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Oak Hill Built-up area 1 mile
- Deben Ward 1.1 miles
- Shottisham Parish 1.5 miles
- Boyton Parish 1.6 miles
- Capel St. Andrew Parish 2 miles
- Alderton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Sutton Common Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Sutton Heath Parish 2.5 miles
- Sutton Parish 3.2 miles
- Bawdsey Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Butley Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hollesley
IP12 3QW, IP12 3RD, IP12 3QR, IP12 3RL, IP12 3RS, IP12 3JW, IP12 3HE, IP12 3RP, IP12 3LA … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 43.2 miles
- London Southend Airport 45.9 miles
- Melton Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Woodbridge Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Hollesley Ad
- The Crown Hotel 5.4 miles
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 7.4 miles
- Hotel Coco 4 7.5 miles
- The Pier Hotel 4 9.6 miles
- The Brudenell 4 9.7 miles
- The Orwell Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 9.6 miles
- Ufford Park Resort 4 5.6 miles
Schools in Hollesley
- Hollesley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 4.6 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5.1 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 8 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 8.6 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 8.8 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 10.4 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.6 miles
- Suffolk College University 11.3 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 12.1 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.2 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 15 miles