Villages · East of England
Melton
In or near Great Bealings.
Melton — a village in england east.
Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melton · 1.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Melton is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. The village features traditional architecture and offers a glimpse into local life. Visitors can expect a quiet environment typical of English villages, with nearby countryside for walking and exploring.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1178, 1.3342
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Melton
- Postcode
- IP12 1SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Melton — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642765 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sogenhoe
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Foxburrow Farm
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
The Horse and Groom
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
Melton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Ufford
Villages · 1.4 km
Ufford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
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Church of St Mary, Ufford
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Hutchison's Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Western Bridge Over The River Deben
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Garrod Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Platinum jubilee memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Castle Public House
Historic pubs · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Sogenhoe
Sogenhoe — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Foxburrow Farm
Foxburrow Farm — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Horse and Groom
The Horse and Groom in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Melton Village Sign
Melton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Ufford Village Sign
Ufford Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Melton
Places to stay
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Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite
Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Brick Kiln Farm
Brick Kiln Farm — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Horse and Groom
The Horse and Groom in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Castle Public House
Castle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · East of England
Honey + Harvey
Honey + Harvey — a café in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Royal William Inn
The Royal William Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Galley Speciality Cuisine
The Galley Speciality Cuisine — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melton?
- Melton is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 1SX), in the parish of Melton.
- What is Melton?
- Melton — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 1SX.
- Is Melton a protected site?
- Yes — Melton is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 1SX.