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Saxmundham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Saxmundham

Saxmundham sits on the route: 10 minutes from Leiston, 45km from Norfolk Broads.

Saxmundham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,225, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saxmundham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saxmundham to your route.

About Saxmundham

Saxmundham ( saks-MUN-dəm) is a market town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is set in the valley of the River Fromus about 18 miles (29 km) north-east of Ipswich and 5 miles (8 km) west of the coast at Sizewell. The town is bypassed by the main A12 road between

Read more London and Lowestoft. The town is served by Saxmundham railway station on the East Suffolk Line between Ipswich and Lowestoft. In 2021 the parish had a population of 4,777.

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Where is Saxmundham located?

Saxmundham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2150 latitude, 1.4881 longitude.

What is the population of Saxmundham?

Saxmundham has a population of approximately 4,225 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,225
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.2150, 1.4881

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Saxmundham

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Flatford Mill

The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Norfolk Broads

Britain's largest protected wetland with over 125 miles of navigable waterways, a unique landscape of rivers, lakes and marshes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Snetterton Circuit

A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Saxmundham.

Leiston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 6,495

Framlingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 3,086

Aldeburgh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,341

Wickham Market

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Rendlesham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 3,013

Cookley

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12 km awayPop. 1,637

Halesworth

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15 km awayPop. 5,558

Woodbridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 11,200

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