Somersham
Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.092, 1.035 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 08 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Somersham is a small rural village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England. Set among the county's characteristic rolling arable farmland and hedged lanes, it retains a compact village centre with historic buildings and a parish church with medieval roots; many cottages show the familiar flint and brick craftsmanship of the area. The surrounding landscape is criss-crossed by public footpaths that reflect the region's agricultural heritage.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, supported by a handful of small businesses and a number of residents who commute to nearby market towns such as Ipswich and Stowmarket. Social life revolves around the village hall, pub and seasonal events like fetes and church activities, giving Somersham a friendly, small-community feel while keeping it within easy reach of larger services and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Somersham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Colchester 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Felixstowe 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Sudbury 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Stowmarket 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Harwich 14.3 miles23 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 20 miles32.1 km
- Halstead 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Woodbridge 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Somersham Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Flowton Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Blakenham Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Nettlestead Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Willisham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Little Blakenham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Burstallhill Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Offton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Elmsett Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burstall Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Baylham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Blakenham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Somersham
IP8 4QG, IP8 4QF, IP8 4FG, IP8 4QE, IP8 4PL, IP8 4PU, IP8 4PD, IP8 4QP, IP8 4QD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 36.9 miles59.5 km
- London Southend Airport 38.8 miles62.4 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Somersham Ad
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Marquis 5.4 miles8.8 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Lion 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Carlton Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in Somersham
- Somersham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Suffolk College University 6 miles9.7 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 13 miles20.9 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 14.1 miles22.7 km
- University of Essex University 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 15.5 miles25 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.4 miles26.4 km