Lakenheath
Parish in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.422, 0.51 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 70 83 |
| Population: | 4,369 |
Lakenheath is a village and civil parish in West Suffolk, on the sandy heathlands of the Brecks close to the Suffolk–Norfolk border. The surrounding landscape is striking for its contrast between dry, pine‑dominated heath and the newly created wetland of Lakenheath Fen, a well‑known nature reserve that draws birdwatchers and naturalists to see reedbed species such as bitterns and marshland wildlife.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture, nature‑tourism and the substantial influence of RAF Lakenheath, the nearby airbase which brings an international presence and supports shops, schools and services. The village retains a traditional feel with a medieval parish church, village halls, pubs and community groups, while proximity to towns such as Mildenhall and Brandon provides wider amenities.
Postcode districts covering Lakenheath
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 22 miles
- King's Lynn 23.7 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 15.2 miles
- Wisbech 22.2 miles
- Haverhill 23.7 miles
- Thetford 10.1 miles
- March 19.8 miles
- Newmarket 12.7 miles
- Ely 10.5 miles
- Mildenhall 4.7 miles
- Downham Market 13.7 miles
- Attleborough 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lakenheath Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Little Eriswell Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Beck Row, Holywell Row and Kenny Hill Parish 2.8 miles
- Hockwold cum Wilton Built-up area 3.3 miles
- The Rows Ward 3.5 miles
- Beck Row Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Eriswell Parish 3.8 miles
- Holywell Row Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Brandon West Ward 4.1 miles
- Feltwell Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Mildenhall Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Mildenhall Great Heath Ward 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Lakenheath
IP27 9JL, IP27 9LX, IP27 9DB, IP27 9QD, IP27 9GF, IP27 9BU, IP27 9HA, IP27 9JA, IP27 9AS … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 38.9 miles
- Lakenheath Railway Station 2 miles
- Shippea Hill Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Lakenheath Ad
- Bridge Hotel Brandon 4 5.2 miles
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 7.4 miles
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- The Old Hall Ely 5 9.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 8.8 miles
Schools in Lakenheath
- Lakenheath Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Elveden Hall Estate 7.6 miles
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 9.3 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 9.8 miles
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12 miles
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 14.3 miles
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 14.8 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 15.4 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.2 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 17.8 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 18.5 miles