Sizewell is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4UR), in the parish of Leiston.

How do I get to Sizewell?

The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4UR.

Is Sizewell a protected site?

Yes — Sizewell is part of the Sizewell Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Sizewell?

Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4UR. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.

Villages · East of England

Sizewell

In or near Dunwich.

Sizewell — a village in england east.

Sizewell B reactor dome - geograph.org.uk - 4607358 — Roger Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Saxmundham · 8.7 km

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

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sizewell Marshes SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sizewell is a village located on the Suffolk coast in the East of England. It is known for its proximity to Sizewell Beach and the Sizewell nuclear power stations. The area is primarily residential, with a focus on local amenities that support the surrounding community. Visitors can expect a quiet coastal environment, suitable for walks and exploration of the nearby natural landscapes.

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Coordinates: 52.2141, 1.6179
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Leiston
Postcode: IP16 4UR
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Saxmundham — 8.7 km

Sources

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Other places nearby

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National landscapes (AONB) · East of England

Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape

The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Suffolk and Essex, England. The AONB covers ancient woodland, commercial forestry, the estuaries of th

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Public art & sculpture · East of England

Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial

Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial in England East, United Kingdom.

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Wildlife reserves · East of England

Sizewell Belts

Sizewell Belts — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

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Campsites · East of England

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park)

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park) — a campsite in england east.

The beachside gazebo of Sizewell Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3225418

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Follies · East of England

Sizewell Hall Gazebo

Sizewell Hall Gazebo — Folly or eyecatcher.

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Public art & sculpture · East of England

Sizewell Village Sign

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

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Where to eat & stay near Sizewell

Places to stay

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Campsites · East of England

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park)

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park) — a campsite in england east.

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Hotels · East of England

White Horse Hotel

White Horse Hotel — a hotel in england east.

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Campsites · East of England

Applefields

Applefields — a campsite in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Motorhome & Caravan Club, The Eels Foot

Motorhome & Caravan Club, The Eels Foot — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Cakes and Ale

Cakes and Ale — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Cliff House Estate Caravan Park

Cliff House Estate Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.