Towns & cities · East of England
Wilby
Wilby — village in Mid Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wilby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 231 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Mid Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3010°, 1.2860°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wilby is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England located around 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Diss and 1.25 miles (2 km) south of Stradbroke along the B1118. The population of the parish at the 2001 census was 231 in 99 households. The village has some basic services including a primary school and village hall. The nearest villages are Brundish, Laxfield, Stradbroke and Worlingworth. Foals Green, Russel's Green, Stanway Green and Wootten Green (part) form part of the village which is dispersed in nature.
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Background
History
The name of the village is generally believed to be derived from the Old English meaning 'Ring of Willows'. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book at which time it comprised seven households and formed part of the holding of William de Beaufeu, Bishop of Thetford. In 1844, White's Directories lists Thomas Corbett (Lincolnshire MP) as lord of the manor
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- Coordinates
- 52.3010, 1.2860
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Wilby
- Postcode
- IP21 5LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Population
- 231
Sources
- wikidata: Q603510 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wilby, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wilby - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wilby Manor
Manor houses · 0.6 km
Stradbroke
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Stradbroke Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Stradbroke War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Brundish Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Brundish Manor
Manor houses · 2.4 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 3.1 km
95th Bomb Group Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Horham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km
Horham
Villages · 3.1 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Wilby is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 231. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 231
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wilby
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Wilby →
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Saxtead, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Athelington, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Mary, Worlingworth
St Mary, Worlingworth — a Grade I-listed church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Brundish Manor
Brundish Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Wilby Manor
Wilby Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Worlingworth War Memorial
Worlingworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Saxtead War Memorial
Saxtead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Brundish Village Sign
Brundish Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Atherlington Hall
Atherlington Hall — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Wilby Manor
Wilby Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · East of England
Stradbroke
Stradbroke — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stradbroke Village Sign
Stradbroke Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stradbroke War Memorial
Stradbroke War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Stradbroke, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Brundish Village Sign
Brundish Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wilby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Atherlington Hall
Atherlington Hall — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Little Klabang Camping Farm
Little Klabang Camping Farm — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Red Lion Campsite
Red Lion Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 2Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Hare And Hounds Public House
Hare And Hounds Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Huntingfield Arms
Huntingfield Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilby?
- Wilby is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 5LE), in the parish of Wilby.
- What is Wilby?
- Wilby — village in Mid Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wilby?
- Drivers can use postcode IP21 5LE.
- Is Wilby a protected site?
- Yes — Wilby is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wilby free to visit?
- Yes, Wilby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 5LE. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.