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 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 10 miles
- Haverhill 15.3 miles
- Thetford 12.9 miles
- Sudbury 20.7 miles
- March 24.7 miles
- Stowmarket 21.9 miles
- Newmarket 5.5 miles
- Ely 12.6 miles
- Saffron Walden 22.2 miles
- Mildenhall 3.9 miles
- Downham Market 21.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Iceni Ward 0.2 miles
- Manor Ward 0.8 miles
- Red Lodge Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Kennett Parish 1.6 miles
- Tuddenham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Kentford Built-up area 2 miles
- Barton Mills Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Worlington Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Kentford & Moulton Ward 2.7 miles
- Chippenham Built-up area 3 miles
- Freckenham Built-up area 3 miles
- Cavenham Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Herringswell
IP28 6SW, IP28 6WG, IP28 8ZB, IP28 6WJ, IP28 6SR, IP28 6WF, IP28 6SU, CB8 7QP, IP28 6FA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 30.9 miles
- Norwich International Airport 41.6 miles
- Kennett Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Newmarket Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Herringswell Ad
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 1.8 miles
- Worlington Hall 4 2.6 miles
- The Jockey Club Rooms 5.9 miles
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 5.2 miles
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- All Saints Hotel 4 8.3 miles
- Kings Newmarket 4 5.9 miles
- Angel Hotel 4 9.5 miles
- Best Western Priory Hotel 3 8.9 miles
Local points of interest
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 5.4 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 8.3 miles
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.2 miles
- Elveden Hall Estate 9.3 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.1 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 16.2 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 16.7 miles
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.8 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 17.2 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 17.6 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.7 miles