Henham Park

Downs, Moorland in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Henham Park

Henham Park, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque estate spanning over 800 acres of stunning countryside. Nestled amidst rolling hills, the park boasts a diverse landscape, encompassing downs, moorland, and woodland, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The downs of Henham Park offer sweeping views of the surrounding area, with their gentle slopes providing a perfect spot for leisurely walks or picnics. The lush greenery and wildflowers that adorn the downs make it an idyllic setting for relaxation and tranquility.

In contrast to the downs, the moorland of Henham Park offers a rugged and wild terrain. Visitors can explore this untamed landscape, dotted with heather, gorse, and bracken. The moors are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it a popular spot for nature photography and birdwatching.

Aside from its natural beauty, Henham Park also boasts a rich history. The estate is dotted with historic buildings, including a Georgian mansion and a medieval church. These architectural gems provide a glimpse into the past and add to the charm and character of the park.

Henham Park is not only a place of natural and historical significance but also a hub for various events and activities. It hosts an annual music festival, attracting thousands of music lovers from all over the country. The park also offers camping facilities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings for a longer stay.

In conclusion, Henham Park in Suffolk is a captivating destination that showcases the beauty of the English countryside with its downs, moorland, and woodland. It offers a range of outdoor activities, historical sites, and events, making it a must-visit location for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and festival-goers alike.

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Henham Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.342723/1.5997572 or Grid Reference TM4577. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Serpentine wall at Henham Park

This is the westernmost wall of the four walls which form the boundary of the Henham Hall walled garden, its length, extending to 120 yards or 110 metres. There is one segmental-arched doorway built into the southern half of the wall. The other three walls are of the normal variety each having wide access gates and enclose a total of about three and one third acres. Built in the late 18th and early 19th century of red brick with brick copings, and amounting to about 3.5m. high. It is listed as a grade II building. My grateful thanks to Hektor Rous for allowing me access.

Adrian S Pye

A short length of serpentine wall on Henham Park

The wall is close to, but not part of the 120 yards or 110 metre length of garden wall. TM4478 : Serpentine wall at Henham Park

Adrian S Pye

Alms houses at Wangford

A plaque between the central windows reads thus: "These almshouses were built by George, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke and Helena his wife in memory of their son Christopher Simon Rous who died in Melbourne, Australia after long suffering bourne with heroic patience and cheerfulness." The plaque can be seen here TM4679 : Plaque on the almshouses at Wangford

Adrian S Pye

Plaque on the almshouses at Wangford

The plaque between the central windows reads thus: "These almshouses were built by George, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke and Helena his wife in memory of their son Christopher Simon Rous who died in Melbourne, Australia after long suffering bourne with heroic patience and cheerfulness." TM4679 : Alms houses at Wangford

Adrian S Pye

Serpentine wall at Parson's Meadow, Wangford

A serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall was initially designed to save bricks and reduce to cost of building walls. Suffolk seems to be the historical birthplace of the metamorphic remodelling of the straightforward into the curiously peculiar. A wavy wall can be built with the thickness of a single brick and is self supporting even in very strong winds whereas a straight wall requires a thickness of at least two bricks (9 inches) and even buttresses if raised over about three feet. Wikipedia has a few words to add: A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, slangenmuur (snake-wall) sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England. The alternate convex and concave curves in the wall provide stability and help it to resist lateral forces, leading to greater strength than a straight wall of the same thickness of bricks without the need for buttresses. The phrase "crinkle crankle" is an ablaut reduplication, defined as something with bends and turns, first attested in 1598 (though "crinkle" and "crankle" have somewhat longer histories).

Adrian S Pye

Old Post Office at Wangford

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Sandy Gerrard

Footbridge

Footbridge into the nature reserve near to Reydon, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Mardley Road

Looking along Mardley Road near to Reydon, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Track

Track near to Reydon, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Norfolk Road

Norfolk Road Reydon, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Halesworth Road

Looking east along Halesworth Road near to Blythburgh, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Footpath and entrance

Footpath and entrance near to Blythburgh, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Henham Park lake 'en fete' ...

From a temporary footbridge over the lake at Latitude 2016.

Peter Turner

Approaching the lake bridge at festival time

The continuing success of Latitude seems to have spawned a number of bridges over the lake, this being the major one and appears to be a permanent fixture.

Peter Turner

Henham Park lake and bridge

Latitude subjects the local ovine population to a transfiguration and leaves them in the pink. The normally secluded lakeside banks subjected to heavy foot traffic by humans but after a few days all is quiet again. But the sheep are presumably still pink.

Peter Turner