Towns & cities · East of England
Gisleham
Gisleham — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gisleham, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for Gisleham is NR33 8DS. Entry to the town is free.
About
Gisleham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 549 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4370°, 1.6980°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gisleham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk. It is on the edge of Lowestoft, around 5 miles (8.0 km) south-west of the town centre. The parish is in the East Suffolk district, situated between Carlton Colville and Kessingland. The parish had a population of 778 at the 2011 United Kingdom census. The main A12 road cuts through the eastern portion of the parish close to the North Sea coast. The coastal section of the parish to the east of the main road has developed as a series of holiday parks, including a large Pontins park. The parish extends south as far as the Hundred River where it borders Henstead with Hulver Street and Rushmere parishes.
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Background
History
The place name of Gisleham derives from the Old English gysla and ham, meaning "Gysla's Village". The lordship of Gisleham Manor was held by a number of families in succession.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4370, 1.6980
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Gisleham
- Postcode
- NR33 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Population
- 549
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 1.8 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Church of Holy Trinity
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Rushmere
Villages · 0.4 km
Carlton Colville Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Jaydene Touring Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.5 km
Kinnodrome
Theatres · 1.6 km
St. Peter's Church, Carlton Colville
Historic churches · 1.7 km
East Anglia Transport Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Paul George Burgess Park
Parks · 1.9 km
The Hollies
Campsites · 1.9 km
Carlton Colville
Museums · 1.9 km
Heathland Beach Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Gisleham is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 549. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 549
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Lowestoft
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gisleham
41 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gisleham →
Flagship📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Carlton and Oulton Marshes
Carlton and Oulton Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity — Grade I listed church in Gisleham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels — historic church in Rushmere, Waveney, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · East of England
Kirkley Cemetery
Kirkley Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Lake Lothing
Lake Lothing — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
Marina Theatre
Marina Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
Players Theatre
Players Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Harbours & ports · East of England
Port of Lowestoft
Port of Lowestoft is a harbour in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Rushmere Hall
Rushmere Hall — house in Rushmere, Waveney, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St. Peter's Church, Carlton Colville
St. Peter's Church, Carlton Colville — church in Carlton Colville, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
The Seagull
The Seagull is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Maritime museums · East of England
Mincarlo
Mincarlo in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Theatres · East of England
Odeon Lowestoft
Odeon Lowestoft in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Parks · East of England
Paul George Burgess Park
Paul George Burgess Park — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Lowestoft Museum
Lowestoft Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
East Anglia Transport Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Oulton Broad Mini Zoo
Oulton Broad Mini Zoo — a zoo aquarium in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Piers · East of England
Claremont Pier
The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Lowestoft War Memorial
Lowestoft War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Pakefield War Memorial
Pakefield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Rushmere Village Sign
Rushmere Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity — Grade I listed church in Gisleham, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Carlton Colville Village Sign
Carlton Colville Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jaydene Touring Caravan Park
Jaydene Touring Caravan Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 3📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St. Peter's Church, Carlton Colville
St. Peter's Church, Carlton Colville — church in Carlton Colville, Suffolk, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Gisleham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jaydene Touring Caravan Park
Jaydene Touring Caravan Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Hollies
The Hollies — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Heathland Beach Caravan Park
Heathland Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Kessingland Club Site
Kessingland Club Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Pakefield Holiday Park
Pakefield Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Anchor Public House
Crown And Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cherry Tree Public House
Cherry Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Short Blue Public House
The Short Blue Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gisleham?
- Gisleham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 8DS), in the parish of Gisleham.
- What is Gisleham?
- Gisleham — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gisleham?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR33 8DS.
- Is Gisleham a protected site?
- Yes — Gisleham is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gisleham free to visit?
- Yes, Gisleham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gisleham?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 8DS.