Barningham
Built-up area in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.355, 0.89 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 96 76 |
| Population: | 956 |
| Dialling code: | 01400 (Honington) |
Barningham in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England is a small, characterful rural parish set in the gently rolling arable landscape typical of East Anglia. The village has medieval roots and a compact cluster of traditional flint and brick cottages and farm buildings, with community life centred on a village hall and the parish church, while quieter lanes and footpaths make it a pleasant spot for walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically agricultural, the local economy is still strongly linked to farming though many residents now commute to nearby market towns such as Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket for work and services. The village’s small population and peaceful setting give it a close-knit social feel, with occasional local events and a sense of continuity with Suffolk’s rural past.
Postcode districts covering Barningham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 10 miles16.1 km
- Thetford 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Sudbury 23 miles37.1 km
- Stowmarket 12.5 miles20 km
- Newmarket 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Ely 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Mildenhall 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Kesgrave 25 miles40.2 km
- Diss 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Attleborough 12.1 miles19.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Coney Weston Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Market Weston Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hepworth Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Stanton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Hopton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Knettishall Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Thelnetham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Upthorpe Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bardwell Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Riddlesworth Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Sapiston Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Wattisfield Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Barningham
IP31 1BT, IP31 1DE, IP31 1DY, IP31 1BS, IP31 1BY, IP31 1FB, IP31 1BX, IP31 1BZ, IP31 1EF … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 27.7 miles44.5 km
- Stansted Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
- Harling Road Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Thetford Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Barningham Ad
- The Grange Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- All Saints Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Best Western Priory Hotel 3 10 miles16 km
- The Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 9.2 miles14.9 km
Schools in Barningham
- Barningham C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Shepherds Grove Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ickworth House Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Saham Wood Forest 17.3 miles27.8 km