Swefling
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.225, 1.43 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 34 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Swefling is a small, quiet parish in East Suffolk, within the county of Suffolk, England. Set in the gentle arable landscape of East Anglia, it’s the kind of place defined by hedgerows, narrow lanes and open fields rather than urban bustle, making it attractive for walkers and those who favour a rural pace of life.
The settlement has a distinctly historic feel, with a compact core of older buildings and farmsteads that reflect its long agricultural heritage. Farming remains the principal local activity, while the modest community life revolves around occasional local events and ties to nearby market towns for services; the surrounding countryside also draws people interested in wildlife and country pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Swefling
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Lowestoft 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Felixstowe 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Stowmarket 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Harwich 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Beccles 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Woodbridge 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Kesgrave 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Diss 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Rendham Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Great Glemham Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cransford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bruisyard Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Stratford St. Andrew Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Saxmundham Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kelsale Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Parham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Benhall Green Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Kelsale cum Carlton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Peasenhall Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Badingham Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Swefling
IP17 2BU, IP17 2BE, IP17 2BA, IP17 2BT, IP17 2BQ, IP17 2BD, IP17 2BZ, IP17 2BG, IP17 2BW … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 31.8 miles51.1 km
- London Southend Airport 55 miles88.5 km
- Saxmundham Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Darsham Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Swefling Ad
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Westleton Crown 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Wentworth Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The White Horse Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Brudenell 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- The Angel 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The White Lion Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Satis House 3 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 8.7 miles14 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 12.4 miles20 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Suffolk College University 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Portman Road Stadium 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 19 miles30.6 km