Castles · East of England
Burgate
In or near Thornham Parva.
Burgate — a castle in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 6.5 km
About
Burgate 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Burgate Wood SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgate is a castle located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance and remains from various periods. The structure reflects the architectural styles and defensive needs of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which provide a glimpse into the castle's past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3383, 1.0474
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Burgate
- Postcode
- IP22 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286709 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Burgate Ringwork
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Burgate Hall moated site
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
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Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Wortham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Wortham
Villages · 1.8 km
Mellis Common
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km
Mellis
Villages · 2.4 km
Mellis Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
St Botolph's Chapel
Chapels · 2.8 km
Botesdale Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
Botesdale War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Botesdale, Redgrave and Rickinghall War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Burgate Ringwork
Burgate Ringwork — a literary house museum in england east.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Burgate Hall moated site
Burgate Hall moated site — archaeological site in Burgate, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Burgate, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wortham Village Sign
Wortham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Mellis Common
Mellis Common — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Where to eat & stay near Burgate
Places to stay
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Swattesfield Campsite
Swattesfield Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Barn Owl Meadow
Barn Owl Meadow — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westbrook Green Farm
Westbrook Green Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Willows Campsite
The Willows Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Hong Xin
Hong Xin — a restaurant in england east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgate?
- Burgate is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 1QQ), in the parish of Burgate.
- What is Burgate?
- Burgate — a castle in england east.
- How do I get to Burgate?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 1QQ.
- Is Burgate a protected site?
- Yes — Burgate is part of the Burgate Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Burgate charge admission?
- Burgate typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Burgate?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 1QQ.