Where is Chapel of St James' Hospital?

Chapel of St James' Hospital is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 3DX), in the parish of Dunwich.

How do I get to Chapel of St James' Hospital?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 3DX.

Is Chapel of St James' Hospital a listed building?

Chapel of St James' Hospital is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Is Chapel of St James' Hospital a protected site?

Yes — Chapel of St James' Hospital is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve.

Is Chapel of St James' Hospital free to visit?

Yes, Chapel of St James' Hospital is free to enter.

How do I get to Chapel of St James' Hospital?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 3DX.

Chapels · East of England

Chapel of St James' Hospital

In or near Dunwich.

Free admission

Chapel of St James' Hospital — remains of leper hospital at Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK.

Chapel of St James' Hospital, chapels in Suffolk — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh · 5.4 km

Free entry

Chapel of St James' Hospital is a chapel in Suffolk, East of England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.0 km away. Postcode area IP17.

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Official information

The Chapel of St James' Hospital is part of the Dunwich Community Heritage Centre, which focuses on local history and nature. Visitors can engage in various outdoor activities and community-led surveys related to the natural environment.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
National Nature Reserve: SUFFOLK COAST
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Chapel of St James' Hospital is a chapel located in Dunwich, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is situated within the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI, the Suffolk Coast NNR, and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB.

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Coordinates: 52.2776, 1.6267
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Dunwich
Postcode: IP17 3DX
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 5.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17641456 (CC0)
commons: Chapel of St James' Hospital, Dunwich 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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