Kessingland
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.421, 1.716 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 52 86 |
| Population: | 4,327 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Kessingland is a coastal parish in East Suffolk on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England, lying close to Lowestoft and Southwold. The village has a long shingle beach and low cliffs and has for centuries combined farming and fishing roots with a more recent seaside and holiday economy; caravan parks and holiday lets sit alongside local shops, small businesses and commuters who travel to nearby towns. Coastal erosion and sea‑defence works are a familiar part of local life.
There are clear historic echoes in the layout and older buildings, and the community remains active with village groups, sports teams and seasonal events that reflect both its maritime past and present leisure trade. The stretch of coastline nearby attracts walkers and birdwatchers, while the village’s proximity to larger service centres means residents can balance rural coastal living with easy access to wider facilities.
Postcode districts covering Kessingland
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 23.9 miles
- Lowestoft 3.8 miles
- Great Yarmouth 12.7 miles
- Beccles 6.6 miles
- Bradwell 11 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kessingland Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Gisleham Parish 1 mile
- Benacre Parish 1.9 miles
- Rushmere Parish 1.9 miles
- Carlton Colville Parish 2.4 miles
- Kirkley & Pakefield Ward 2.7 miles
- Henstead with Hulver Street Parish 2.7 miles
- Carlton & Whitton Ward 2.8 miles
- Mutford Parish 3 miles
- Wrentham Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Covehithe Parish 3.3 miles
- Barnby Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Kessingland
NR33 7SL, NR33 7PR, NR33 7UP, NR33 7PX, NR33 7SR, NR33 7TH, NR33 7RB, NR33 7ST, NR33 7NX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 25.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 72.9 miles
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Kessingland Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 2.3 miles
- Ivy House Country Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Hatfield Lodge 3.5 miles
- The Wolf Inn 3 3.8 miles
- Carlton Manor Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Best Western Hotel Hatfield 4 3.5 miles
- Wherry Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Lavengro 3.9 miles
- Wheatacre White Lion 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn Lowestoft 3 5.4 miles
Schools in Kessingland
- Kessingland C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13.7 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.9 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.4 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 18.5 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 18.6 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 18.9 miles