Kessingland
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.421, 1.716 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 52 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Kessingland is a coastal ward in East Suffolk, on the North Sea frontage of Suffolk in England, just south of Lowestoft. It occupies a long shingle and sandy shoreline backed by dunes and sea defences, so coastal change and flood protection are visible parts of the landscape; the proximity to the sea gives it a pronounced maritime character.
Historically the area grew from fishing and agriculture into a mix of holiday and residential development during the 20th century, and today local life combines tourism, shore-side leisure and commuter links into nearby towns. Community facilities, a village feel and the legacy of past coastal industries are often mentioned by residents, while the ward’s social profile includes long‑standing families, retirees and commuters who work in the wider East Suffolk area.
Postcode districts covering Kessingland
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Lowestoft 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Beccles 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Bradwell 11 miles17.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kessingland Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Gisleham Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Benacre Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Rushmere Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Carlton Colville Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kirkley & Pakefield Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Henstead with Hulver Street Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Carlton & Whitton Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mutford Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Wrentham Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Covehithe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Barnby Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Kessingland
NR33 7US, NR33 7SG, NR33 7SQ, NR33 7SY, NR33 7UJ, NR33 7QX, NR33 7ST, NR33 7PQ, NR33 7RY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
- Stansted Airport 72.9 miles117.3 km
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Kessingland Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Swan 4 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Sail Loft 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 3.8 miles6 km
- Crown Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Tramway Hotel 2.3 miles3.8 km
Schools in Kessingland
- Kessingland C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.4 miles28 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 18.6 miles30 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 18.9 miles30.5 km