Saxtead
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.239, 1.304 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 25 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Saxtead is a small rural community in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England, lying a few miles east of Framlingham. The landscape is typical East Anglia - open arable fields, hedgerows and small copses - with a dispersed settlement pattern that includes hamlets such as Saxtead Green. The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by a number of commuters who travel to larger towns like Ipswich and Woodbridge.
The parish is best known for the distinctive post mill at Saxtead Green, a well‑preserved 18th/19th‑century windmill that attracts heritage enthusiasts and volunteers. A medieval parish church and a quiet, close‑knit community give the area a traditional village feel, while nearby attractions such as Framlingham Castle make it popular with walkers and visitors interested in Suffolk history.
Postcode districts covering Saxtead
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 14 miles
- Lowestoft 24.1 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 24.3 miles
- Felixstowe 19.3 miles
- Stowmarket 13.6 miles
- Harwich 21.1 miles
- Beccles 18.4 miles
- Woodbridge 10 miles
- Kesgrave 12.5 miles
- Diss 12.5 miles
- Attleborough 22.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tannington Parish 1.5 miles
- Framlingham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Dennington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Earl Soham Built-up area 2 miles
- Bedfield Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Monk Soham Parish 2.7 miles
- Kettleburgh Parish 2.7 miles
- Brandeston Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Worlingworth Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Brundish Parish 3.1 miles
- Stradbroke & Laxfield Ward 3.5 miles
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Saxtead
IP13 9QN, IP13 9QB, IP13 9QP, IP13 9QG, IP13 9QQ, IP13 9QA, IP13 9QF, IP13 9QW, IP13 9QZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 30.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 51.6 miles
- Wickham Market Railway Station 7.3 miles
- Saxmundham Railway Station 8.1 miles
Hotels near Saxtead Ad
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 8.1 miles
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8.6 miles
- Satis House 3 9 miles
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 8.9 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 9.7 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.1 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.5 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.6 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 14.1 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 14.4 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 14.5 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 15.6 miles