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 miles22.6 km
- Lowestoft 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Felixstowe 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Stowmarket 13.6 miles22 km
- Harwich 21.1 miles34 km
- Beccles 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Woodbridge 10 miles16 km
- Kesgrave 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Diss 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Attleborough 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Tannington Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Framlingham Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dennington Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Earl Soham Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Bedfield Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Monk Soham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kettleburgh Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Brandeston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Worlingworth Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Brundish Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Stradbroke & Laxfield Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Saxtead
IP13 9QL, IP13 9QH, IP13 9QE, IP13 9QA, IP13 9QS, IP13 9QJ, IP13 9QG, IP13 9RA, IP13 9QD … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
- Stansted Airport 51.6 miles83 km
- Wickham Market Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Saxmundham Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
Hotels near Saxtead Ad
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Satis House 3 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Suffolk College University 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Portman Road Stadium 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.2 km