Towns & cities · East of England
Aldham
Also known as: Aldham, Suffolk
Aldham — village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aldham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 175 people. Address: IP7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.0600°, 0.9700°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aldham is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located around 8 miles (13 km) west of Ipswich, in 2005 it had a population of 200, reducing to 175 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
According to Eilert Ekwall the meaning of the village name is Ealda's meadow/enclosure or old meadow/enclosure. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, situated in the ancient hundred of Cosford, at which time it had a population of 16 households. In 1555, Aldham Common was the location for the martyrdom of Dr Rowland Taylor, the rector of Hadleigh, during the Marian Persecutions of Protestants. An unhewn stone, probably dating from the early 17th century, marks the place of Taylor's death, located where the B1070 Lady Lane meets the A1071 Ipswich Road. Next to the stone is a pyramidal stone monument erected in 1818 and restored by parishioners in 1882. It is a Grade II…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0600, 0.9700
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Aldham
- Postcode
- IP7
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 175
- Official site
- www.ons.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q658820 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aldham, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aldham-g3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rowland Tayler memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Aldham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Wolves Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.8 km
Hadleigh, Suffolk
Museums · 1.8 km
124 and 126, High Street
Historic houses · 1.9 km
124 and 126, High Street
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
21, Bridge Street
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Bridge Over The River Brett
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
106, High Street
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Babergh District
Museums · 2.0 km
Hadleigh
Villages · 2.0 km
Huffers Café and Restaurant
Cafés · 2.1 km
Aldham is a village located in Suffolk, East of England, with a population of 175. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 175
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
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Things to see in Aldham
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Aldham →
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street — building in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Benton End House
Benton End House — house in Hadleigh, Babergh, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Mary, Hadleigh
St Mary, Hadleigh — Grade I listed church in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Wolves Wood
Wolves Wood — wood in Aldham and Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, England.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over The River Brett
Bridge Over The River Brett — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hadleigh War Memorial
Hadleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Deanery Tower
Deanery Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldham Village Sign
Aldham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Elmsett Village Sign
Elmsett Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hadleigh Town Sign
Hadleigh Town Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rowland Tayler memorial
Rowland Tayler memorial — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Elmsett Airfield Monument
Elmsett Airfield Monument — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Hadleigh, Suffolk
Hadleigh, Suffolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Babergh District
Babergh District (pronounced , BAY-bə) is a local government district in Suffolk, England. In 2021 it had a population of 92,300. The district is primarily a rural area, containing just two towns, Sud
📷 6Cafés · East of England
Huffers Café and Restaurant
Huffers Café and Restaurant — a café in england east. Cuisine: coffee shop;regional.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
92 And 94, Benton Street
92 And 94, Benton Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rowland Tayler memorial
Rowland Tayler memorial — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Aldham Village Sign
Aldham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Wolves Wood
Wolves Wood — wood in Aldham and Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, England.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Hadleigh, Suffolk
Hadleigh, Suffolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street — building in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aldham
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Polstead Camping & Caravan Site
Polstead Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ipswich Hotel
Ipswich Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
White Horse Inn Camp Site
White Horse Inn Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 6📷 6Cafés · East of England
Huffers Café and Restaurant
Huffers Café and Restaurant — a café in england east. Cuisine: coffee shop;regional.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldham?
- Aldham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP7), in the parish of Aldham.
- What is Aldham?
- Aldham — village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, UK.
- How do I get to Aldham?
- Drivers can use postcode IP7.
- Is Aldham free to visit?
- Yes, Aldham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP7. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.