Villages · East of England
Henstead
In or near Benacre.
Henstead — 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 4.2 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 2025
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Henstead is a village located in the East of England. Characterised by its rural surroundings, it offers a glimpse into traditional English village life. The area is primarily residential, with a small community and local amenities catering to the needs of residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4157, 1.6593
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Henstead with Hulver Street
- Postcode
- NR34 7LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647089 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Henstead Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Rushmere Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
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Rushmere Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
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Mutford Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Mutford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Wrentham Hall
Stately homes · 2.4 km
Mutford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Hulver Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial
Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Henstead, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Henstead Village Sign
Henstead Village Sign — a public art 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.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Rushmere Hall
Rushmere Hall — house in Rushmere, Waveney, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Mutford Hall
Mutford Hall — house in Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Henstead
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Kessingland Club Site
Kessingland Club Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 6B&Bs · East of England
Old Reading Rooms
Old Reading Rooms — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Kessingland Beach Holiday Park
Kessingland Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cherry Tree Public House
Cherry Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Anchor Public House
Crown And Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Top House Public House, Including Boundary Wall To Yard
The Top House Public House, Including Boundary Wall To Yard in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henstead?
- Henstead is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LD), in the parish of Henstead with Hulver Street.
- What is Henstead?
- Henstead — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Henstead?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7LD.
- Is Henstead a protected site?
- Yes — Henstead is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Henstead?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LD.