Rendlesham
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.126, 1.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 33 53 |
| Population: | 3,013 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Rendlesham sits on the edge of mixed farmland and ancient woodland in East Suffolk, part of Suffolk's quietly scenic landscape. The village lies close to Rendlesham Forest and within easy reach of Woodbridge and Ipswich, making it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and those passing through the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The local economy is traditionally agricultural with forestry and tourism providing a useful boost.
The place has deep historic roots reaching back to the early medieval period and sits near famous archaeological sites such as Sutton Hoo, while more recent history is marked by the former RAF Bentwaters airbase and the well‑known late 20th‑century events in the nearby forest that attract occasional visitors. Community life is typically village‑scale, centred on a parish church, village hall and local events that reflect its rural Suffolk character.
Postcode districts covering Rendlesham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 11.5 miles
- Felixstowe 11.9 miles
- Stowmarket 18.2 miles
- Harwich 14.9 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 19.9 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 21.4 miles
- Beccles 23.4 miles
- Woodbridge 4.8 miles
- Kesgrave 8.6 miles
- Diss 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rendlesham Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Eyke Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Campsey Ash Parish 1.6 miles
- Wantisden Parish 1.8 miles
- Tunstall Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bromeswell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ufford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Wickham Market Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Rendlesham & Orford Ward 2.9 miles
- Blaxhall Parish 3.1 miles
- Sutton Common Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Sutton Heath Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Rendlesham
IP12 2RA, IP12 2GB, IP12 2RE, IP12 2UH, IP12 2GF, IP12 2UR, IP12 2QZ, IP12 2RJ, IP12 2FD … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 38.3 miles
- London Southend Airport 49 miles
- Wickham Market Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Melton Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Rendlesham Ad
- Ufford Park Resort 4 2.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 4.7 miles
- Seckford Hall Hotel and Restaurant 4 5.9 miles
- Grove House Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Crown and Castle 3 5.6 miles
- The White Lion Hotel 3 8.4 miles
- The Bull Inn 4 4.7 miles
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 7.5 miles
- The Crown Hotel 7.2 miles
- The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham 4 7 miles
Schools in Rendlesham
- Rendlesham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 3.7 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 4.4 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 7.2 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 8.6 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 10.6 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 11.6 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 12.3 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 12.3 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 12.9 miles