Viewpoints · East of England
RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area
In or near Wangford.
RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area IP27.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: RAF Lakenheath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wangford Warren and Carr SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is a designated viewpoint located in Suffolk, East of England. It overlooks significant natural sites, including the RAF Lakenheath SSSI, Wangford Warren and Carr SSSI, and Breckland Forest SSSI. These designations highlight the area's ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4197, 0.5798
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Brandon
- Postcode
- IP27 0SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: n4549307692 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area?
- RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP27 0SJ), in the parish of Brandon.
- What is RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area?
- RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP27 0SJ.
- Is RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is part of the RAF Lakenheath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wangford Warren and Carr SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Lakenheath Viewing Area?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP27 0SJ.