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Literary houses · East of England

Ilketshall St John

In or near Ringsfield.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Ilketshall St John — a literary house museum in england east.

Roadsign on Mill Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3460899

Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Brampton · 6.2 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Ilketshall St John is a literary house museum located in england east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ilketshall St John is a literary house located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance in British literature. The house reflects the region's cultural heritage and offers insights into the literary history associated with it. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various literary works.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4377, 1.4836
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
St. John, Ilketshall
Postcode
NR34 8JD
Parliamentary constituency
Waveney Valley
Nearest railway station
Brampton — 6.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Ilketshall St John

Places to stay

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Campsites · East of England

Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle

Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle — a campsite in england east.

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Outney Meadow Caravan Park

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Campsites · East of England

Wardley Hill Campsite

Wardley Hill Campsite — a campsite in england east.

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Hotels · East of England

The Kings Head Hotel

The Kings Head Hotel — a hotel in england east.

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Westhall Road Bridge Identification sign - geograph.org.uk - 2172877📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Belle Grove

Belle Grove — a hotel in england east.

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Campsites · East of England

Bedingham Hall Farm

Bedingham Hall Farm — a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · East of England

Ma Belle Bakery

Ma Belle Bakery — a café in england east.

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Historic pubs · East of England

Crown And Anchor Public House

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Sir John Leman, in Beccles Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7634118📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Swan House

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Cherry Tree Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 3493486📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Cherry Tree Public House

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ilketshall St John?
Ilketshall St John is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 8JD), in the parish of St. John, Ilketshall.
What is Ilketshall St John?
Ilketshall St John — a literary house museum in england east.
How do I get to Ilketshall St John?
The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 8JD.
Is Ilketshall St John a protected site?
Yes — Ilketshall St John is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Ilketshall St John?
The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 8JD.