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Towns & cities · East of England

Milden

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Milden — village in Suffolk, England, UK.

Milden, towns & cities in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Sudbury · 9.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Milden, the nearest railway station is Sudbury, located 9.6 km away. The postcode for Milden is IP7 7AG. Entry to the town is free.

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About

Milden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 101 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0820°, 0.8550°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Milden is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district, in Suffolk, England. Located around 4+1⁄2 miles from Sudbury. In 2021 the parish had a population of 118. The parish borders Brent Eleigh, Edwardstone, Groton, Lindsey, Little Waldingfield and Monks Eleigh. There are 18 listed buildings in Milden. St Peter's Church is a Grade I listed building. The parish contains the Milden Thicks SSSI and the remains of Milden Castle.

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Background

History

The name "Milden" means 'Melda's people' or 'orach place'. Milden was recorded in the Domesday Book as Mellinga. The Domesday book records that, in 1086, the village had eighteen households, one (water) mill, and one church. The abbey of St Edmund held one household, whilst the Essex and Suffolk landowner Walter the Deacon held the other seventeen, along with the church, mill, and most of the village's resources. During the twelfth century, 'some men of the monks of Canterbury were wounded even to death' in the village, although the monks refused to bring the matter to court due to an ongoing dispute over the rights of the courts of St Edmund's Abbey and those of the Archbishop of…

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Coordinates
52.0820, 0.8550
County
Suffolk
District
Babergh
Parish
Milden
Postcode
IP7 7AG
Parliamentary constituency
South Suffolk
Population
101
Nearest railway station
Sudbury9.6 km

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Other places nearby

Milden is a small village located in Suffolk, East of England, with a population of 101. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
101
Administrative county
Suffolk
Constituency
South Suffolk
Top categories near here

Things to see in Milden

2 attractions within 12 km.

Milden Castle📷 3

Castles · East of England

Milden Castle

Milden Castle — castle in Milden, Suffolk, England, UK.

👶gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Milden village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6789614📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Milden Village Sign

Milden Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Nearby

Milden village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6789614📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Milden Village Sign

Milden Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Milden Castle📷 3

Castles · East of England

Milden Castle

Milden Castle — castle in Milden, Suffolk, England, UK.

👶gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Monks Eleigh📷 4

Towns & cities · East of England

Monks Eleigh

Monks Eleigh — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England.

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Monks Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2298771📷 5

Villages · East of England

Monks Eleigh

Monks Eleigh — a village in england east.

Monks Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2298771📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Monks Eleigh Village Sign

Monks Eleigh Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕swaninnmonkseleigh.co.uk
The Swan Inn📷 6

Historic pubs · East of England

The Swan Inn

The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕swaninnmonkseleigh.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Milden

Places to stay

Edwardstone village sign - geograph.org.uk - 7631113📷 5

Campsites · East of England

White Horse Inn Camp Site

White Horse Inn Camp Site — a campsite in england east.

Lavenham buildings (11) - geograph.org.uk - 6749819📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england east.

theswanatlavenham.co.uk
Lavenham buildings (14) - geograph.org.uk - 6752568📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Great House

The Great House — a hotel in england east.

greathouse.co.uk
Lavenham houses (109) - geograph.org.uk - 6752565📷 5

Hotels · East of England

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel — a hotel in england east.

theangellavenham.co.uk
Watsons Corner Water Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3700156📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Polstead Camping & Caravan Site

Polstead Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.

Minor Road - geograph.org.uk - 2116440📷 5

B&Bs · East of England

Holbecks House B&B

Holbecks House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

Places to eat & drink

The Swan Inn📷 6

Historic pubs · East of England

The Swan Inn

The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕swaninnmonkseleigh.co.uk
Road Junction - geograph.org.uk - 2298781📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Paddock Hall

Paddock Hall in England East, United Kingdom.

Brent Eleigh village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6766295📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Cock Public House

The Cock Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Lavenham ways (1) - geograph.org.uk - 6751953📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

27, Prentice Street

27, Prentice Street in England East, United Kingdom.

Plaque on Edwardston Almshouses, Swan Street, Boxford - geograph.org.uk - 4852616📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

43 And 45, Swan Street

43 And 45, Swan Street in England East, United Kingdom.

Spirelet on the church tower, Boxford - geograph.org.uk - 4852639📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

12, Swan Street

12, Swan Street in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Milden?
Milden is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP7 7AG), in the parish of Milden.
What is Milden?
Milden — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
How do I get to Milden?
The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP7 7AG.
Is Milden free to visit?
Yes, Milden is free to enter.
How do I get to Milden?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP7 7AG. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.