Castles · East of England
Akenham
In or near Witnesham.
Akenham — a castle in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield · 2.7 km
About
Akenham is a named castle in england east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Akenham is a castle located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance in the region. The castle's architecture and surrounding landscape reflect the era in which it was built. Visitors can explore the site's features and appreciate its role in local history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0932, 1.1321
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Akenham
- Postcode
- IP1 6TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286620 (CC BY 4.0)
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Whitton War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary's Church
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Claydon Hall
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Trampoline parks · 1.3 km
Thurleston
Vineyards · 1.3 km
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St Peter's Church, Claydon
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Claydon Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
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Wildlife reserves · 1.9 km
Claydon Institute Cinema
Theatres · 1.9 km
Mary Magdalen
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church — church in Akenham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whitton War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary's Church
Whitton War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Claydon Hall
Claydon Hall — a literary house museum in england east.
📷 3Trampoline parks · East of England
jump in trampolining
jump in trampolining — a trampoline park in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Thurleston
Thurleston — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Akenham
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Belstead Brook Hotel
Belstead Brook Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ipswich Hotel
Ipswich Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services — a campsite in england east.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Limes Hotel
Limes Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Suffolk Punch
The Suffolk Punch in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Half Moon and Star
Half Moon and Star in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
16, St Nicholas Street
16, St Nicholas Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Margaret Catchpole Public House
The Margaret Catchpole Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Akenham?
- Akenham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP1 6TQ), in the parish of Akenham.
- What is Akenham?
- Akenham — a castle in england east.
- How do I get to Akenham?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP1 6TQ.
- Is Akenham a protected site?
- Yes — Akenham is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Akenham charge admission?
- Akenham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Akenham?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP1 6TQ.