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 miles
- Lowestoft 20.5 miles
- Felixstowe 18.7 miles
- Stowmarket 21.3 miles
- Harwich 21.9 miles
- Beccles 16.7 miles
- Woodbridge 11.4 miles
- Kesgrave 15.2 miles
- Diss 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Saxmundham Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Kelsale Built-up area 1 mile
- Benhall Green Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Sternfield Parish 1.4 miles
- Kelsale cum Carlton Parish 1.6 miles
- Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward 1.9 miles
- Knodishall Parish 2.2 miles
- Farnham Parish 2.5 miles
- Rendham Parish 2.7 miles
- Swefling Parish 2.8 miles
- Stratford St. Andrew Parish 2.9 miles
- Snape Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Saxmundham
IP17 1ES, IP17 1DR, IP17 1ED, IP17 1FX, IP17 1EE, IP17 1FE, IP17 1DU, IP17 1BB, IP17 1BP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 33.2 miles
- London Southend Airport 56 miles
- Saxmundham Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Darsham Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Saxmundham Ad
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 0.1 miles
- Wentworth Hotel 3 6 miles
- The White Horse Hotel 3.4 miles
- The Westleton Crown 3 4.9 miles
- The Brudenell 4 6.4 miles
- The White Lion Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Satis House 3 3.6 miles
- Ufford Park Resort 4 9.2 miles
Schools in Saxmundham
- Saxmundham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Snape Maltings Theatre 3.4 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 3.8 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 4.5 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.6 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 6 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.5 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 10.7 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14.1 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 15.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 17.9 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 18.5 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 19.3 miles