Villages · East of England
Pakenham
In or near Beyton Green.
Pakenham — 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
- Thurston · 2.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pakenham is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 592. It features a rural setting typical of the region, characterised by its historical architecture and community atmosphere. The village offers a glimpse into local life in a small English settlement.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2705, 0.8210
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Pakenham
- Postcode
- IP31 2JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Population
- 592
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640674 (CC BY 4.0)
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Pakenham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Nether Hall
Gardens · 0.5 km
Church of St Mary, Packenham
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Newe House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
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Thurston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Pakenham Windmill
Windmills · 2.1 km
Thurston
Villages · 2.2 km
Pakenham Water Mill
Museums · 2.4 km
Pakenham Water Mill
Watermills · 2.4 km
Thurston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Thurston railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · East of England
Pakenham, Suffolk
Pakenham, Suffolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Pakenham Village Sign
Pakenham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Packenham
Church of St Mary, Packenham — church in Pakenham, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Newe House
Newe House — house in Pakenham, St Edmundsbury, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thurston War Memorial
Thurston War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pakenham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Bright Meadow Caravan Park
Bright Meadow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 3Campsites · East of England
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre Camping
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre Camping — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Bromptons Farm
Bromptons Farm — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Dragonfly Hotel
Dragonfly Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 7
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Chantry Hotel
Chantry Hotel — a hotel in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Gardeners Arms Public House
The Gardeners Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Linden Tree Public House
The Linden Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · East of England
Cheers
Cheers — a restaurant in england east.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Bushel Public House
The Bushel Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pakenham?
- Pakenham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 2JX), in the parish of Pakenham.
- What is Pakenham?
- Pakenham — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Pakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP31 2JX.
- Is Pakenham a protected site?
- Yes — Pakenham is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 2JX.