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Woolpit

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Woolpit

Woolpit is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Haughley, 47km from Ely Cathedral.

Woolpit is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,753, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Woolpit 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 Woolpit to your route.

About Woolpit

Woolpit ( WUUL-pit) is a village in the English county of Suffolk, midway between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Stowmarket. In 2011 Woolpit parish had a population of 1,995. It is notable for the 12th-century legend of the green children of Woolpit and for its parish church, which has especially fine medieval

Read more woodwork. Administratively Woolpit is a civil parish, part of the district of Mid Suffolk.

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Woolpit offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Woolpit located?

Woolpit is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2245 latitude, 0.8883 longitude.

What is the population of Woolpit?

Woolpit has a population of approximately 1,753 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,753
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.2245, 0.8883

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 Woolpit

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lavenham

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

14 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Snetterton Circuit

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

27 km · about 30 min 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Backs, Cambridge

The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Woolpit

  • 53 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

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 Woolpit.

Elmswell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,950

Haughley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,285

Thurston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,952

Stowmarket

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 21,028

Ixworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,365

Great Barton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,600

Bacton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,324

Wattisham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,539

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