Towns & cities · East of England
Milden
Milden — village in Suffolk, England, UK.

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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.
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
- Sudbury — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1892032 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Milden, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's Church, Milden - geograph.org.uk - 724655.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Milden Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Milden Castle
Castles · 0.8 km

Monks Eleigh
Towns & cities · 0.8 km

Monks Eleigh
Villages · 1.4 km

Monks Eleigh Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km

The Swan Inn
Historic pubs · 1.4 km

Paddock Hall
Historic pubs · 1.9 km

Brent Eleigh Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km

Bridge Across The River To The North East Of Corner Farm
Historic bridges · 2.1 km

The Cock Public House
Historic pubs · 2.1 km

Brent Eleigh
Towns & cities · 2.5 km

Lindsey Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
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
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Things to see in Milden
2 attractions within 12 km.
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Milden Castle
Milden Castle — castle in Milden, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Milden Village Sign
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Milden Village Sign
Milden Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Milden Castle
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Monks Eleigh
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Monks Eleigh Village Sign
Monks Eleigh Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Places to stay
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White Horse Inn Camp Site
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The Swan Hotel
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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.