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 miles
- Lowestoft 3.9 miles
- Great Yarmouth 12.8 miles
- Beccles 6.7 miles
- Bradwell 11.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gisleham Parish 1.1 miles
- Benacre Parish 1.8 miles
- Rushmere Parish 1.9 miles
- Carlton Colville Parish 2.5 miles
- Henstead with Hulver Street Parish 2.7 miles
- Kirkley & Pakefield Ward 2.8 miles
- Carlton & Whitton Ward 2.9 miles
- Mutford Parish 3 miles
- Wrentham Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Covehithe Parish 3.2 miles
- Barnby Parish 3.7 miles
- Oulton Broad Parish 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Kessingland
NR33 7QA, NR33 7RG, NR33 7UD, NR33 7SW, NR33 7TH, NR33 7SS, NR33 7RQ, NR33 7SF, NR33 7TP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 25.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 72.8 miles
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Kessingland Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 2.4 miles
- Ivy House Country Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Hatfield Lodge 3.6 miles
- The Wolf Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Carlton Manor Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Best Western Hotel Hatfield 4 3.6 miles
- Wherry Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Host & Stay | Lavengro 4.1 miles
- Wheatacre White Lion 5.9 miles
- The Plough 3 5.4 miles
Schools in Kessingland
- Kessingland C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13.6 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.5 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 18.5 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 18.6 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 19 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 19.9 miles