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Stoke-by-Nayland

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Stoke-by-Nayland — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

Stoke-by-Nayland, towns & cities in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Bures · 8.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Stoke-by-Nayland, the nearest railway station is Bures, located 8.6 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CO6.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Stoke-by-Nayland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 682 people. Address: CO6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.9875°, 0.8917°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Stoke-by-Nayland is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district, in the county Suffolk, England, close to the border with Essex. The parish includes the village Withermarsh Green and the hamlets Thorington Street and Scotland Street. The village has many cottages and timber-framed houses, all surrounding a recreation field. Possibly once the site of a monastery, the civil parish had a population of 703 at the 2001 Census, falling to 682 at the 2011 Census.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The village was first recorded on 946 in the will of Ælfgar, an earl, where he endowed land to a community in the village, possibly a monastery.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.9875, 0.8917
County
Suffolk
District
Babergh
Parish
Stoke-by-Nayland
Postcode
CO6
Parliamentary constituency
South Suffolk
Population
682
Nearest railway station
Bures8.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Stoke-by-Nayland is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 682. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
682
Administrative county
Suffolk
Constituency
South Suffolk

Things to see in Stoke-by-Nayland

15 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Stoke-by-Nayland

Honey Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Honey Hall

Honey Hall — house in Leavenheath, Babergh, England, UK.

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St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland📷 5

Historic churches · East of England

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland — church in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club📷 3

Golf courses · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club — golf course in Babergh District, Suffolk, England, UK.

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Anchor public house in Nayland - geograph.org.uk - 1352830📷 3

Historic bridges · East of England

Nayland Bridge

Nayland Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Nayland - Alleyway leading to St James's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7928884📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Nayland War Memorial

Nayland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Vicarage, Stoke by Nayland - geograph.org.uk - 233725📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Marys Church

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Marys Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Alston Court - geograph.org.uk - 7968344📷 5

Forts · East of England

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 — a martello broad in england-east, United Kingdom.

Stoke-by-Nayland, view towards St Mary's church from The Downs - geograph.org.uk - 5740950📷 5

B&Bs · East of England

Poplar Farmhouse

Poplar Farmhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

Obelisk Distance Post - geograph.org.uk - 1964862📷 5

Literary houses · East of England

Court Knoll

Court Knoll — a literary house museum in england east.

Polstead Street, Angel Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1752692📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england east.

angelinnsuffolk.co.uk
Bear Street Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 6915281📷 5

Villages · East of England

Nayland

Nayland — a village in england east.

The River Stour from Nayland Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4185216📷 5

Castles · East of England

Nayland Court Knoll

Nayland Court Knoll — a castle in england east.

The River Stour from Nayland Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4185216📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Anchor Public House

The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Signpost on the B1087 Birch Street - geograph.org.uk - 6915228📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

8-12, Bear Street

8-12, Bear Street in England East, United Kingdom.

Nearby

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland📷 5

Historic churches · East of England

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland

St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland — church in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Vicarage, Stoke by Nayland - geograph.org.uk - 233725📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Marys Church

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Marys Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial

Stoke-by-Nayland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polstead Street, Angel Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1752692📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england east.

angelinnsuffolk.co.uk
Stoke-by-Nayland, view towards St Mary's church from The Downs - geograph.org.uk - 5740950📷 5

B&Bs · East of England

Poplar Farmhouse

Poplar Farmhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club📷 3

Golf courses · East of England

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club

Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club — golf course in Babergh District, Suffolk, England, UK.

Where to eat & stay near Stoke-by-Nayland

Places to stay

Stoke-by-Nayland, view towards St Mary's church from The Downs - geograph.org.uk - 5740950📷 5

B&Bs · East of England

Poplar Farmhouse

Poplar Farmhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

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.

Wissington War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6575557📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Rushbanks Campsite

Rushbanks Campsite — a campsite in england east.

Freerushbankscampsite.co.uk
Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2046758📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Little Ropers Woodland Camping

Little Ropers Woodland Camping — a campsite 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.

Memorial to Sharron Elliott who died while serving in Iraq - geograph.org.uk - 4622493📷 7

Hotels · East of England

Edge Hall

Edge Hall — a hotel in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Polstead Street, Angel Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1752692📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england east.

angelinnsuffolk.co.uk
Water Lane at Bell's Corner - geograph.org.uk - 2339406📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Bells Corner

Bells Corner in England East, United Kingdom.

Signpost on the B1087 Birch Street - geograph.org.uk - 6915228📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

8-12, Bear Street

8-12, Bear Street in England East, United Kingdom.

Polstead village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6655708📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Cock Inn

The Cock Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

The River Stour from Nayland Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4185216📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Anchor Public House

The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Whitestreet Green - geograph.org.uk - 4631774📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Old Bakers

Old Bakers in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stoke-by-Nayland?
Stoke-by-Nayland is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6), in the parish of Stoke-by-Nayland.
What is Stoke-by-Nayland?
Stoke-by-Nayland — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stoke-by-Nayland?
The nearest railway station is Bures, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6.
Is Stoke-by-Nayland a protected site?
Yes — Stoke-by-Nayland is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Stoke-by-Nayland free to visit?
Yes, Stoke-by-Nayland is free to enter.
How do I get to Stoke-by-Nayland?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.