Towns & cities · East of England
Groton
Groton — village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Groton in Suffolk, you can take a train to Sudbury, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for Groton is CO10 5ED. Entry to the town is free.
About
Groton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 222 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England". Coordinates: 52.0380°, 0.8570°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Groton is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district, Suffolk, England, located around a mile north of the A1071 between Hadleigh and Sudbury. In 2021 the parish had a population of 299. The parish church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew is flint faced and has some 15th-century features; it was heavily restored in the 19th century. It is a Commonwealth War Grave site. The village has no shops but does have the pub the Fox and Hounds. In addition to Groton village, the parish contains the hamlets of Broad Street, Castling's Heath, Gosling Green, Horner's Green, and Parliament Heath. It is home to several Ancient Woodlands: the Groton Wood SSSI, the Mill Wood and Winding Wood nature reserves, and a section of Bull's Cross Wood (part of the Milden Thicks SSSI). Also found in the parish are a tributary to the River Box and Pitches Mount, the remaining earthworks of a wooden castle. The parish borders Boxford, Edwardstone, Kersey, Lindsey and Milden. There are 21 listed buildings in Groton.
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Background
History
The name "Groton" is derived from the Old English for 'Sandy or gravelly stream'. In 1086, Groton was listed in the Domesday Book as Grotena in the hundred of Babergh. The lord of the manor was originally the Abbot of Bury St Edmunds but, at the Dissolution, it was granted to the Winthrops. Groton, Massachusetts, is named after the village, as it was founded by a member of the Winthrop family. John Winthrop was born at Groton Manor in 1587; he became the leader of the Winthrop Fleet, a founder of the city of Boston, and one of the first Governors of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The parish church has a Victorian stained glass window in his memory. Groton, Connecticut, was also named after…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0380, 0.8570
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Groton
- Postcode
- CO10 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 222
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1514753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Groton, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Bartholomew's Church, Groton - geograph.org.uk - 185487.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Groton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Groton Hall
Historic houses · 0.1 km
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43 And 45, Swan Street
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
Pitches Mount
Literary houses · 1.0 km
12, Swan Street
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
The Fleece Hotel
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
Boxford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
White Hart Inn
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Boxford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
The Old Chequers
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Groton is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 222. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 222
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
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Things to see in Groton
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Little Ropers Woodland Camping
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The Fleece Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Groton?
- Groton is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 5ED), in the parish of Groton.
- What is Groton?
- Groton — village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England.
- How do I get to Groton?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 5ED.
- Is Groton free to visit?
- Yes, Groton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Groton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 5ED. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.