Towns & cities · East of England
Boxford
Boxford — village in Babergh, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Boxford is located in Suffolk, with the postcode CO10 5JG. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, which is 9 km away. Entry to Boxford is free.
About
Boxford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 833 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Babergh, Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0330°, 0.8670°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Boxford is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located around six miles east of Sudbury straddling the River Box and skirted by the Holbrook. The parish includes the hamlets of Calais Street, Hagmore Green and Stone Street. In 2021 the built-up area had a population of 833. In 2021 the parish had a population of 1403. The parish borders Assington, Edwardstone, Groton, Kersey, Newton and Polstead. There are 87 listed buildings in Boxford. Boxford became a conservation area in 1973.
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Background
History
According to Eilert Ekwall the meaning of the village name is "the ford where box trees grow". During the Middle Ages, Boxford was a wool town.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0330, 0.8670
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Boxford
- Postcode
- CO10 5JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 833
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 9 km
- Official site
- www.boxfordsuffolk.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q895646 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Boxford, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's church, Boxford, Suffolk - geograph.org.uk - 164586.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
White Hart Inn
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
The Fleece Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Boxford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
12, Swan Street
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Boxford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
43 And 45, Swan Street
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
The Old Chequers
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Groton
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Groton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Groton Hall
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Pitches Mount
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Boxford is a village located in Suffolk, in the East of England, with a population of 833. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 833
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Boxford
10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Boxford →
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Boxford War Memorial
Boxford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fleece Hotel
The Fleece Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Boxford Village Sign
Boxford Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Polstead Camping & Caravan Site
Polstead Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
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43 And 45, Swan Street
43 And 45, Swan Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fleece Hotel
The Fleece Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Boxford Village Sign
Boxford Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boxford War Memorial
Boxford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Boxford
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Polstead Camping & Caravan Site
Polstead Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
White Horse Inn Camp Site
White Horse Inn Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Little Ropers Woodland Camping — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fleece Hotel
The Fleece Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
43 And 45, Swan Street
43 And 45, Swan Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boxford?
- Boxford is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 5JG), in the parish of Boxford.
- What is Boxford?
- Boxford — village in Babergh, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boxford?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 5JG.
- Is Boxford free to visit?
- Yes, Boxford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boxford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 5JG. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.