Villages · East of England
Harkstead
In or near Stutton.
Harkstead — a village in england east.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness · 3.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stour Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harkstead is a village located in the East of England. It features a traditional rural setting, characterised by its historical architecture and local community. The village is part of the picturesque landscape typical of the region, offering a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of England. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9685, 1.1827
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Harkstead
- Postcode
- IP9 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647474 (CC BY 4.0)
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Harkstead Village Sign
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Holbrook War Memorial
Holbrook War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Holbrook Village Sign
Holbrook Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Chelmondiston and Pin Mill Village Sign
Chelmondiston and Pin Mill Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Stone Lane Caravan Site
Stone Lane Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
Where to eat & stay near Harkstead
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Stone Lane Caravan Site
Stone Lane Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Alton Water Campsite
Alton Water Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Castle Inn and Camping Site
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Hallowtree Scout Activity Centre
Hallowtree Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Trafalgar Public House
The Trafalgar Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Thai Up at the Quay
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The British Flag Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harkstead?
- Harkstead is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 1BN), in the parish of Harkstead.
- What is Harkstead?
- Harkstead — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Harkstead?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 1BN.
- Is Harkstead a protected site?
- Yes — Harkstead is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stour Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Harkstead?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 1BN.