Towns & cities · East of England
Witnesham
Witnesham — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Witnesham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 792 people. Address: IP6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1150°, 1.1880°.
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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
Witnesham is a village situated roughly 4 miles (6 km) to the north of Ipswich, Suffolk. The main road from Ipswich that links the village to the town is the B1077, Westerfield Road.
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Background
History
It appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Wytenesham’ (Witta's/Witten's meadow or enclosure) and had 10 villagers. It was a part of Carlford, one of the old Hundreds of Suffolk.
Visiting
In 2009 the estimated population of Witnesham was 810, decreasing to 792 at the 2011 census. The village amenities include a 1766 inn, The Barley Mow, on Mow Hill (OS grid TM 185 503) south of Witnesham, and a small primary school. The village Post Office was at the bottom of the village, nearest to Ipswich, but it has closed. Postal services are continued at the Baptist Church on a two-day basis. The village has two churches, the Baptist Church being at the top of the village, north on Upper Road. The larger church, St Mary's Church of England (OS grid TM1850), is located west out of Witnesham along the Church Lane (no through lane), near the source of the River Fynn. There are several…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1150, 1.1880
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Witnesham
- Postcode
- IP6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Population
- 792
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2047327 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Witnesham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Witnesham - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Witnesham Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Witnesham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Red House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Witnesham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
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Swilland
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Swilland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Swilland Manor
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Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Henley Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
Witnesham is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 792. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 792
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Witnesham
19 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Witnesham →
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Witnesham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene — Grade I listed church in Westerfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Henley, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Red House
Red House — house in Witnesham, Suffolk Coastal, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church — church in Akenham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Westerfield Hall
Westerfield Hall — house in Westerfield, Suffolk Coastal, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Witnesham Hall
Witnesham Hall — house in Witnesham, East Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Witnesham War Memorial
Witnesham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Trampoline parks · East of England
jump in trampolining
jump in trampolining — a trampoline park in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
The Green Farmhouse The Manor
The Green Farmhouse The Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whitton War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary's Church
Whitton War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Westerfield Village Sign
Westerfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Witnesham Village Sign
Witnesham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Thurleston
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Witnesham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Witnesham Hall
Witnesham Hall — house in Witnesham, East Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Witnesham Village Sign
Witnesham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Red House
Red House — house in Witnesham, Suffolk Coastal, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Witnesham War Memorial
Witnesham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Witnesham
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Belstead Brook Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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The Suffolk Punch
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Half Moon and Star
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Witnesham?
- Witnesham is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP6), in the parish of Witnesham.
- What is Witnesham?
- Witnesham — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Witnesham?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP6.
- Is Witnesham a protected site?
- Yes — Witnesham is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Witnesham free to visit?
- Yes, Witnesham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Witnesham?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP6.