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Rickinghall Inferior

Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.327, 0.985
OS grid ref:TM 03 74
Population:2,073
Dialling code: 01379 (Diss)
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Rickinghall Inferior sits in the rural heart of Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England, adjoining the larger village of Botesdale and lying close to the Norfolk border. The parish is set in rolling arable countryside and hedgerows typical of the area, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter village lifestyle while still being within reach of nearby market towns.

It has a long-established history reflected in timber-framed cottages and several listed buildings, and community life revolves around the parish amenities, village hall and local pub. The local economy remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to larger centres such as Diss, Bury St Edmunds or even Norwich for work, giving the parish a blend of traditional rural character and modern commuter connections.

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Transport links

  • Norwich International Airport 27.2 miles43.7 km
  • Stansted Airport 44.1 miles71 km
  • Diss Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
  • Elmswell Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km

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Local points of interest

  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Shepherds Grove Forest 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 5 miles8.1 km
  • Snetterton Heath Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Elveden Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
  • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Ickworth House Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
  • Wayland Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.9 km
  • Lynford Hall Estate 18.3 miles29.4 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 20 miles32.1 km