Saxmundham
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.214, 1.495 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 38 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 |
Saxmundham sits in the district of East Suffolk in the county of Suffolk, England, and acts as a small market town and local hub on the A12 and the East Suffolk rail line with services towards Ipswich and Lowestoft. Its position close to the Suffolk coast and surrounding arable countryside makes it a convenient base for walkers, day-trippers and those working in nearby towns.
Historically a market and coaching settlement, the town still retains a medieval parish church and a compact centre of independent shops, cafes and small businesses, with agriculture and local services important to the economy. Community life is lively for a place of its size, with arts, charity and volunteer-led activities, and a mix of commuters, long-term residents and retirees drawn by the quieter coastal hinterland.
Postcode districts covering Saxmundham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Lowestoft 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Felixstowe 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Stowmarket 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Harwich 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Beccles 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Woodbridge 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Kesgrave 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Diss 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Saxmundham Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kelsale Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Benhall Green Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sternfield Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kelsale cum Carlton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Knodishall Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Farnham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Rendham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Swefling Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Stratford St. Andrew Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Snape Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Saxmundham
IP17 1EL, IP17 1WQ, IP17 1WR, IP17 1FH, IP17 1FN, IP17 1DJ, IP17 1AT, IP17 1XY, IP17 1BX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.2 miles53.4 km
- London Southend Airport 56 miles90.1 km
- Saxmundham Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Darsham Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Saxmundham Ad
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 0.1 miles0.2 km
- The Westleton Crown 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Wentworth Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- The White Horse Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Brudenell 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The White Lion Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Angel 9 miles14.5 km
- Satis House 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
Schools in Saxmundham
- Saxmundham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Snape Maltings Theatre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 6 miles9.6 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Suffolk College University 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Portman Road Stadium 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 19.3 miles31.1 km