Built-up area in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.225, 0.894 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 97 62 |
| Population: | 1,753 |
| Dialling code: | 01359 (Pakenham) |
Woolpit is a small village and civil parish in the district of Mid Suffolk, in rural Suffolk, England. It sits amid the rolling arable countryside typical of this part of East Anglia, with hedged lanes, farmland and a compact historic core; many residents work locally in agriculture or in small businesses, while others commute to nearby towns such as Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds.
The village is perhaps best known for the medieval legend of the "green children of Woolpit", a curious 12th‑century tale recorded by chroniclers; physically the parish retains a medieval church, timber‑framed cottages and a strong community life centred on the village hall, local pub and regular events, reflecting a blend of historic character and modern rural living.