Kessingland
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.419, 1.716 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 52 86 |
| Population: | 4,327 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Kessingland is a compact coastal village in East Suffolk, a few miles south of Lowestoft. It has a long shingle and sandy seafront backed by caravan parks and low-lying marshland, with coastal paths that are popular with walkers, families and birdwatchers and a seafront whose fortunes are shaped by erosion and sea‑defence work.
Historically a small fishing and farming community, Kessingland today combines tourism with commuter households and local services; the holiday industry and caravan parks are important to the local economy. The village retains a close-knit social feel with village halls, pubs and community events that reflect the broader character of the Suffolk coast and its natural reserves.
Postcode districts covering Kessingland
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Lowestoft 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Beccles 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Bradwell 11.1 miles17.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Gisleham Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Benacre Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Rushmere Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Carlton Colville Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Henstead with Hulver Street Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Kirkley & Pakefield Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Carlton & Whitton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Mutford Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Wrentham Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Covehithe Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Barnby Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Oulton Broad Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Kessingland
NR33 7RU, NR33 7PN, NR33 7UT, NR33 7RE, NR33 7SR, NR33 7TZ, NR33 7RD, NR33 7TB, NR33 7SU … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- Stansted Airport 72.8 miles117.2 km
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Kessingland Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.3 miles5.2 km
- The Swan 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Sail Loft 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Crown Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Randolph Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Kessingland
- Kessingland C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 18.5 miles29.8 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 19 miles30.6 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 19.9 miles32.1 km