Castles · East of England
Sutton
In or near Alderton.
Sutton — a castle in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melton · 6.3 km
About
Sutton is a named castle in england east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sutton and Hollesley Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Deben Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Deben Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sutton is a castle located in the East of England. It features historical architecture reflective of its era. The site is notable for its strategic importance and remains a point of interest for those studying medieval fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0607, 1.3963
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- IP12 3HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Melton — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286622 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Shottisham Camp Site
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Shottisham
Villages · 1.4 km
Sutton & Hollesley Commons
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
Shottisham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Hollesley Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Hollesley
Villages · 2.6 km
Hollesley and Shingle Street War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Run Cottage Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Suffolk Punch Trust
Natural landmarks · 3.2 km
Tang Trail
Mountain bike trails · 3.2 km
Sutton
Villages · 3.2 km
Settlement site E of the Cedars
Vineyards · 3.5 km
Nearby
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Shottisham Camp Site
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Sutton & Hollesley Commons
Sutton & Hollesley Commons — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Shottisham Village Sign
Shottisham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hollesley Village Sign
Hollesley Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Sutton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Shottisham Camp Site
Shottisham Camp Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Run Cottage Caravan Park
Run Cottage Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite
Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Honey + Harvey
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The Horse and Groom
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The Galley Speciality Cuisine
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The Royal William Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton?
- Sutton is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3HS), in the parish of Sutton.
- What is Sutton?
- Sutton — a castle in england east.
- How do I get to Sutton?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 3HS.
- Is Sutton a protected site?
- Yes — Sutton is part of the Sutton and Hollesley Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Deben Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Sutton charge admission?
- Sutton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sutton?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3HS.