Mendham
Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.385, 1.346 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 27 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
The village and civil parish of Mendham sits in the rolling countryside of Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, close to the county border with Norfolk and the meanders of the River Waveney. It retains a distinctly rural character of pastures, hedgerows and mixed farmland, dotted with timber‑framed and flint buildings that hint at a long local history.
Community life is quietly centred on a village hall, a local pub and the parish church, with annual events and footpaths that draw walkers to the peaceful river meadows. Agriculture remains important economically, though many residents travel to nearby market towns such as Harleston for work or services, making it a sought‑after spot for those wanting a tranquil Suffolk lifestyle within reach of larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Mendham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Norwich 18 miles28.9 km
- Lowestoft 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Great Yarmouth 22 miles35.4 km
- Stowmarket 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Beccles 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Woodbridge 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Kesgrave 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Diss 9.9 miles16 km
- Attleborough 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Bradwell 20 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Metfield Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. Cross, South Elmham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wortwell Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Harleston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Weybread Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St. James South Elmham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- St. Mary, South Elmham otherwise Homersfield Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Fressingfield Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. Margaret, South Elmham Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Redenhall with Harleston Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Needham Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- All Saints and St. Nicholas, South Elmham Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Mendham
IP20 0JP, IP20 0JD, IP20 0NL, IP20 0JJ, IP20 0NJ, IP20 0JH, IP20 0PD, IP20 0PF, IP20 0JG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Stansted Airport 58.4 miles94 km
- Halesworth Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Brampton 8.4 miles13.5 km
Hotels near Mendham Ad
- Munnings Lodge 1 mile1.6 km
- The Oaksmere 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The Angel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Scole Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Swan Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
Schools in Mendham
- Mendham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15 miles24.1 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 15 miles24.1 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 16.9 miles27.1 km