Rushmere
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.43, 1.674 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 49 87 |
| Dialling code: | 01502 (Lowestoft) |
Rushmere sits on the eastern edge of Ipswich in the district of East Suffolk, in Suffolk, England. It blends suburban streets with village character and is known for its open green spaces, notably Rushmere Heath, a large area of common heathland used for walking, riding and wildlife interest, while also enjoying easy access to broader Suffolk countryside and the coast.
Originally an agricultural community that grew up as Ipswich expanded, Rushmere today is largely residential with local shops, schools, sports clubs and a parish council providing community services. Its social life tends to centre on the church, community facilities and recreational clubs, making it a pleasant commuter-friendly place that still maintains a strong local identity and countryside links.
Postcode districts covering Rushmere
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Lowestoft 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Beccles 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Diss 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bradwell 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Mutford Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Henstead with Hulver Street Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Gisleham Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Carlton Colville Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Barnby Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Kessingland Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Barnby and North Cove Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- North Cove Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Benacre Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Carlton & Whitton Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sotterley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Ellough Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Rushmere
NR33 8ET, NR33 8EW, NR33 8HA, NR33 8ES, NR33 8EF, NR33 8ED, NR33 8ER, NR33 8EP
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Stansted Airport 71.7 miles115.4 km
- Oulton Broad South Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Oulton Broad North Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Rushmere Ad
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 3.7 miles6 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Swan 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.5 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 18.7 miles30 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 19.9 miles32 km