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Barking

Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.139, 1.026
OS grid ref:TM 07 53
Population:446
Dialling code: 01449 (Stowmarket)
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Barking is a small, largely agricultural parish in the heart of Mid Suffolk, within the county of Suffolk in England. It sits amid the typical rolling Suffolk countryside of arable fields, hedgerows and public footpaths, with easy access to larger market towns such as Needham Market and Stowmarket, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a rural base within commuting distance of local centres.

Historically the village has a long rural past reflected in its traditional buildings and parish church, and the local economy remains centred on farming alongside a modest mix of small businesses and residents who commute outwards. Community life tends to revolve around the village hall and church activities, with conservation of the landscape and historic fabric a recurring local interest.

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Transport links

  • Stansted Airport 37.9 miles61.1 km
  • Norwich International Airport 38.6 miles62.2 km
  • Needham Market Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
  • Stowmarket Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Portman Road Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Suffolk College University 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
  • Shepherds Grove Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
  • Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 16.5 miles26.5 km
  • Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Ickworth House Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 17 miles27.4 km