Museums · East of England
Kesgrave
In or near Playford.
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. The town is close to both Ipswich and Woodbridge. Kesgrave forms part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. The town is close to both Ipswich and Woodbridge. Kesgrave forms part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area.
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Official information
Kesgrave is a community-focused area that hosts various events and activities for residents and visitors. Attractions include the newly opened Pump Track and community events like the Kesgrave Fun Day and local markets.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. The town is close to both Ipswich and Woodbridge. Kesgrave forms part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The name Kesgrave is thought to derive from the Old English cærsegræf or cærsegrǣfe meaning 'cress pit' or 'cress grove'. The area was recorded as Gressgrava in the Domesday Book, by the late 15th century its name had become Kesgrave. Kesgrave remained a small agricultural settlement with just a church, inn and a few farmsteads for over 700 years. In 1921 the population was only 103 housed in 20 dwellings. Since then great changes have taken place. By 1988 Kesgrave covered an area of more than 800 acre. Kesgrave parish council officially adopted the title of a town in January 2000.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0629, 1.2379
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Kesgrave
- Postcode
- IP5 2FU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 4 km
- Official site
- kesgravetowncouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kesgrave (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kesgrave War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Kesgave Town Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Grange Farmhouse
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
Computer Commemoration at Grange Farm
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum
Museums · 1.2 km
Kesgrave Hall School
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Kesgrave Hall
Hotels · 1.6 km
Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
Museums · 1.9 km
RAF Martlesham Heath
Museums · 2.0 km
Rushmere Saint Andrew Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Bridge And Revetments To The South Arm Of The Moat Surrounding Playford Hall
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Playford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Kesgrave War Memorial
Kesgrave War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Kesgave Town Sign
Kesgave Town Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Computer Commemoration at Grange Farm
Computer Commemoration at Grange Farm — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum
Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Kesgrave Hall School
Kesgrave Hall School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kesgrave
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Toad Hall Caravan Site
Toad Hall Caravan Site — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Steadings Park
Steadings Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Newbourne Woodlands Campsite
Newbourne Woodlands Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westwood Caravan Park
Westwood Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Margaret Catchpole Public House
The Margaret Catchpole Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Ashwell Village Museum
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Barleylands Farm Museum
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Cromwell Museum
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kesgrave?
- Kesgrave is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP5 2FU), in the parish of Kesgrave.
- What is Kesgrave?
- Kesgrave is a town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. The town is close to both Ipswich and Woodbridge. Kesgrave forms part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area.
- How do I get to Kesgrave?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP5 2FU.
- Is Kesgrave a protected site?
- Yes — Kesgrave is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kesgrave?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP5 2FU.