Holbrook, Lower

Settlement in Suffolk Babergh

England

Holbrook, Lower

Fields SW of Holbrook
Fields SW of Holbrook Credit: Robin Webster

Holbrook is a small village located in the district of Babergh, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Ipswich, the county town, and lies on the Shotley Peninsula, a picturesque area surrounded by the Rivers Orwell and Stour.

The village of Holbrook is known for its charming rural setting and close-knit community. It offers a mix of historical buildings and modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit. The architectural highlights include the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which dominates the village center with its impressive tower.

Holbrook is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Alton Water reservoir is a popular spot for sailing, windsurfing, and birdwatching, while the surrounding fields and woodland offer scenic walking and cycling routes.

The village itself boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village shop, and a couple of traditional pubs. Additionally, Holbrook has a thriving community spirit, with various clubs and societies catering to different interests, such as sports, arts, and gardening.

Transport links in Holbrook are reasonably good, with regular bus services connecting the village to Ipswich and surrounding towns. The A137 road also runs nearby, providing easy access to the wider road network.

In summary, Holbrook is a charming and welcoming village in Suffolk, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, stunning natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community.

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Holbrook, Lower Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.97046/1.172644 or Grid Reference TM1834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields SW of Holbrook
Fields SW of Holbrook
War memorial, Holbrook Grade II listed, 1921.
War memorial, Holbrook
Grade II listed, 1921.
B1080 Ipswich Road by The Compasses, Holbrook
B1080 Ipswich Road by The Compasses, Holbrook
Fishponds Lane Crossing the dam of the largest fish pond (to the left).
Fishponds Lane
Crossing the dam of the largest fish pond (to the left).
View east from Harkstead Road Towards the Royal Hospital School.
View east from Harkstead Road
Towards the Royal Hospital School.
Cottages, Harkstead Road A grade II listed building, the right end older, 16th/17th century or earlier.
Cottages, Harkstead Road
A grade II listed building, the right end older, 16th/17th century or earlier.
Track up from Alton Wharf A public footpath.
Track up from Alton Wharf
A public footpath.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek
Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek
Off the Stour estuary.
Boat, Holbrook Creek, low tide Just off Alton Wharf.
Boat, Holbrook Creek, low tide
Just off Alton Wharf.
Boats, Holbrook Creek, low tide The tower of the Royal Hospital School is in the distance.
Boats, Holbrook Creek, low tide
The tower of the Royal Hospital School is in the distance.
Very low cliff, Holbrook Bay Since late Victorian times, about 30 m of land has been lost here.
Very low cliff, Holbrook Bay
Since late Victorian times, about 30 m of land has been lost here.
Royal Hospital School A grade II*(star) listed building of the 1920s/30s.
Royal Hospital School
A grade II*(star) listed building of the 1920s/30s.
Coastal footpath, Holbrook Bay The trees and bushes fringe the high tide water's edge.
Coastal footpath, Holbrook Bay
The trees and bushes fringe the high tide water's edge.
Path from coast to Lower Holbrook Formerly a track from a coal wharf, of which no obvious trace remains.
Path from coast to Lower Holbrook
Formerly a track from a coal wharf, of which no obvious trace remains.
Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Pond, Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Pond, Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Ipswich Road, Harkstead Heading out of the village.
Ipswich Road, Harkstead
Heading out of the village.
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Holbrook, Lower is located at Grid Ref: TM1834 (Lat: 51.97046, Lng: 1.172644)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

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Lower Holbrook
Place: hamlet
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Bus Stop
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Alton Green
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