Herringswell
Parish in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.3, 0.509 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 71 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01638 (Newmarket) |
Herringswell is a small rural village and civil parish in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, set on the edge of the Breckland landscape. The surrounding countryside is a mix of arable farmland, strips of heathland and small woodlands, giving the area a rather secluded, low‑density feel and supporting a variety of wildlife typical of the region.
The settlement retains a sense of history in its older houses and village church, while day‑to‑day life tends to be agricultural or commuter‑based, with many residents travelling to nearby centres such as Lakenheath or Mildenhall (and the nearby RAF stations) for work and services. Local community life is quiet and village‑oriented, centred on the hall and occasional local events that reflect the rural character of the parish.
Postcode districts covering Herringswell
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 17.2 miles27.8 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 10 miles16.1 km
- Haverhill 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Thetford 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Sudbury 20.7 miles33.3 km
- March 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stowmarket 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Newmarket 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ely 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Saffron Walden 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Mildenhall 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Downham Market 21.7 miles34.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Iceni Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Manor Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Red Lodge Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Kennett Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Tuddenham Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Kentford Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Barton Mills Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Worlington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Kentford & Moulton Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chippenham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Freckenham Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Cavenham Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Herringswell
IP28 6SH, IP28 8ZB, CB8 7RG, IP28 6SN, IP28 6FA, IP28 6SU, IP28 6SW, IP28 6SS, IP28 6SR … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 30.9 miles49.8 km
- Norwich International Airport 41.6 miles67 km
- Kennett Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Newmarket Railway Station 6.1 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Herringswell Ad
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Worlington Hall 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Jockey Club Rooms 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- All Saints Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Kings Newmarket 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Angel Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Best Western Priory Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
Local points of interest
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Ickworth House Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.1 miles26 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.7 miles28.4 km