Villages · East of England
Wherstead
In or near Belstead.
Wherstead — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich · 3.1 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
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wherstead is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the River Orwell. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, typical of English villages. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere with opportunities for scenic walks in the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0226, 1.1383
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Wherstead
- Postcode
- IP9 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634159 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bourne Park
Parks · 1.4 km
Richard Rapier Stokes
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Belstead Brook Hotel
Hotels · 1.7 km
Freston
Villages · 2.2 km
Belstead
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Old School Gallery
Galleries · 2.3 km
Belstead Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Belstead War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Historic houses · 2.7 km
Belstead Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km
St Mark
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Leighton Road Evangelical Church
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Richard Rapier Stokes
Richard Rapier Stokes — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Belstead Brook Hotel
Belstead Brook Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5📷 3Towns & cities · East of England
Belstead
Belstead — village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England.
📷 3Galleries · East of England
Old School Gallery
Old School Gallery — a gallery in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wherstead
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Belstead Brook Hotel
Belstead Brook Hotel — a hotel in england east.
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Hallowtree Scout Activity Centre
Hallowtree Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ipswich Hotel
Ipswich Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Margaret Catchpole Public House
The Margaret Catchpole Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
16, St Nicholas Street
16, St Nicholas Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Half Moon and Star
Half Moon and Star in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wherstead?
- Wherstead is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 2AN), in the parish of Wherstead.
- What is Wherstead?
- Wherstead — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Wherstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 2AN.
- Is Wherstead a protected site?
- Yes — Wherstead is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wherstead?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 2AN.