Towns & cities · East of England
Benhall
Benhall — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Benhall is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 521 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2040°, 1.4710°.
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Official information
Benhall is a parish in Suffolk, England, governed by a local council. The council manages community affairs and provides information on governance, finance, and policies relevant to the parish.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Benhall is a civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Lying to the south of Saxmundham, its population at the 2021 census was 569. The main settlement is Benhall Green, while the hamlet of Benhall Street lies towards the west of the parish.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The manor of Benhall was granted in 1086 to Robert de Malet, and has since had a long and complicated history, having been owned by many of the most powerful people of their time, including the De La Poles, the Howards and King Henry VIII.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2040, 1.4710
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Benhall
- Postcode
- IP17 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 07436 434544
- Population
- 521
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 1.8 km
- Official site
- benhallandsternfield-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q940336 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Benhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's church Benhall Suffolk (4741640973).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Benhall War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Benhall Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Whitearch Park. Residential Park Homes
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Saxmundham Free School
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Saxmundham
Museums · 1.6 km
Marsh Farm
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Saxmundam Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Molletts Farm
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Sternfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Farnham
Villages · 1.8 km
Sternfield Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Saxmundham Museum
Museums · 2.0 km
Benhall is a village located in Suffolk, in the East of England, with a population of 521. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 521
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
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Things to see in Benhall
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Benhall War Memorial Cross
Benhall War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Benhall War Memorial Cross
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Benhall Village Sign
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Where to eat & stay near Benhall
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benhall?
- Benhall is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1JL), in the parish of Benhall.
- What is Benhall?
- Benhall — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Benhall?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 1JL.
- Is Benhall a protected site?
- Yes — Benhall is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Benhall free to visit?
- Yes, Benhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benhall?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1JL.