Towns & cities · East of England
Barnham
Barnham — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barnham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 571 people. Address: IP24. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3800°, 0.7470°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barnham is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of the English county of Suffolk about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Thetford and 9 miles (14.5 km) north of Bury St Edmunds on the A134. The village of Euston is 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. According to the Swedish scholar Eilert Ekwall, the name of the village means "Beorn's homestead".
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records that Barnham housed 35 families, which meant it was a large village by the standards of the time. It was part of the holdings of Earl Hugh of Chester, having been held by Edward the Confessor in 1066. The village used to be split into two parishes, divided between the liberties of St Edmund and of Thetford until 1639. Ruins of the other church, dedicated to St Martin, can still be seen. From 1808 to 1814, Barnham had a station in the London to Great Yarmouth shutter telegraph chain, which connected the Admiralty in London to its naval ships in the port of Great Yarmouth. Barnham railway station on the Thetford to Bury St Edmunds line closed in 1960. Barnham…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3800, 0.7470
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barnham
- Postcode
- IP24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Population
- 571
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q946848 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barnham, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Gregory Barnham - geograph.org.uk - 949816.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Barnham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Barnham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Boundary Post
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Bronze Age Pottery
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Barnham Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Blue Danube
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Thetford Heath
Forests & woodlands · 2.6 km
Euston
Villages · 2.6 km
Euston, Suffolk
Museums · 2.7 km
Euston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.8 km
Euston Hall
Museums · 2.8 km
Euston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Barnham is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 571. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 571
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Barnham
93 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Barnham →
📷 3Museums · East of England
Ancient House Museum
Ancient House Museum — Grade I listed building in Thetford, Breckland District, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnham Cross
Barnham Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boundary Post
Boundary Post is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · East of England
Charles Burrell Museum
Charles Burrell Museum — building in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Genevieve, Euston
Church of St Genevieve, Euston — Grade I listed church in Euston, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Dad's Army Museum
Dad's Army Museum — Museum dedicated to the comedy series ''Dad's Army''.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Melford Bridge
Melford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Nunnery
The Nunnery — house in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk England, UK.
📷 3Castles · East of England
Thetford Castle
Thetford Castle — 11th-century castle in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Thetford Cemetery
Thetford Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East of England
Thetford Heath
Thetford Heath is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thetford War Memorial
Thetford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · East of England
Town Bridge
Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve
Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · East of England
Diamond Screen
Diamond Screen in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
Light Cinema
Light Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Off Road Explorers
Off Road Explorers — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Thetford Warren Lodge
Thetford Warren Lodge — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Bronze Age Pottery
Bronze Age Pottery — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Nunnery Gateway
Nunnery Gateway — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Thetford Priory
Thetford Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Barnham Village Sign
Barnham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnham War Memorial
Barnham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boundary Post
Boundary Post is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Bronze Age Pottery
Bronze Age Pottery — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnham Cross
Barnham Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Blue Danube
Blue Danube — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Barnham
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Poppyfields
Poppyfields — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Escape Pods
Escape Pods — a campsite in england east.
📷 3Campsites · East of England
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre Camping
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre Camping — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Linden Tree Public House
The Linden Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnham?
- Barnham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24), in the parish of Barnham.
- What is Barnham?
- Barnham — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnham?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24.
- Is Barnham a protected site?
- Yes — Barnham is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barnham free to visit?
- Yes, Barnham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnham?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24.