Kirton
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.014, 1.318 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 27 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 (Felixstowe) |
Kirton is a small, largely rural parish in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It sits among rolling arable fields, hedgerows and small copses, with a village core and scattered farms and hamlets; the location keeps it within easy reach of the Suffolk coast and nearby market towns, making it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically the community has medieval roots centred on its parish church and a handful of older cottages, while agriculture remains the economic backbone even as some residents commute to larger towns. Local life is quiet and community‑minded, organised around the church, village hall and pub, with occasional fêtes, footpath networks and conservation interests shaping its social and cultural rhythm.
Postcode districts covering Kirton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Colchester 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Felixstowe 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Sudbury 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Stowmarket 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Harwich 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Woodbridge 5.6 miles9 km
- Kesgrave 4.8 miles7.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Falkenham Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hemley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Trimley St. Martin Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newbourne Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stratton Hall Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Orwell & Villages Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ramsholt Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Trimley St. Mary Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bucklesham Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Levington Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Brightwell Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Kirton
IP10 0NS, IP10 0QG, IP10 0QW, IP10 0QB, IP10 0PR, IP10 0PX, IP10 0PT, IP10 0QF, IP10 0NT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 40.6 miles65.3 km
- Norwich International Airport 45.7 miles73.6 km
- Trimley Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Felixstowe Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Kirton Ad
- The Pier Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hotel Coco 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 5.6 miles9 km
- The Orwell Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Crown Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
Local points of interest
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 2 miles3.2 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 5.6 miles9 km
- Suffolk College University 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Portman Road Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 15.8 miles25.4 km
- University of Essex University 18.3 miles29.5 km