Nacton
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.015, 1.232 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 21 40 |
| Population: | 414 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Nacton is a small riverside village and civil parish in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England, sitting on the north bank of the River Orwell a few miles south of Ipswich. It retains a rural character with attractive waterside views, surrounding farmland and quiet lanes, making it popular with walkers, sailors and people commuting into the nearby town.
With medieval origins and a historic parish church, the village’s life has long been shaped by the river and agriculture; today leisure, local community events and commuting form much of the economy and social scene. Nearby scenic spots on the Shotley peninsula and along the Orwell add to its appeal for visitors and residents seeking a peaceful Suffolk riverside setting.
Postcode districts covering Nacton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 3.8 miles
- Colchester 16.9 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 15.1 miles
- Felixstowe 6 miles
- Sudbury 21.1 miles
- Stowmarket 15.6 miles
- Harwich 5.6 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 11.3 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 12.5 miles
- Woodbridge 6.5 miles
- Kesgrave 3.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Levington Parish 1.1 miles
- Purdis Farm Parish 1.4 miles
- Orwell & Villages Ward 1.5 miles
- Woolverstone Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Foxhall Parish 1.8 miles
- Chelmondiston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bucklesham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Priory Heath Ward 1.9 miles
- Stratton Hall Parish 2 miles
- Gainsborough Ward 2.8 miles
- Martlesham & Purdis Farm Ward 2.9 miles
- Orwell Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Nacton
IP10 0EU, IP10 0EX, IP10 0GA, IP10 0EG, IP10 0HG, IP10 0HQ, IP10 0EJ, IP10 0HZ, IP10 0HY … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 38.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 43.4 miles
- Derby Road Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Ipswich Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Nacton Ad
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 3 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Ipswich South East 3 1.3 miles
- The Railway 5 5.4 miles
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa 4 4 miles
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 4 miles
- Travelodge Ipswich 3 3.9 miles
- Novotel Ipswich Centre Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Ipswich South 3 3.7 miles
Schools in Nacton
- Nacton C of E Primary School Primary
- Orwell Park School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 3.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 4 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 4.4 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 4.6 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 4.7 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 5.7 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 7.2 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 12 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 15.3 miles
- University of Essex University 15.3 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 15.5 miles