Great Glemham

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Great Glemham

Walking  into  Great  Glemham  on  Low  Road
Walking into Great Glemham on Low Road Credit: Martin Dawes

Great Glemham is a civil parish and small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the East of England, it is part of the Suffolk Coastal district. The village is nestled in a rural area, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

Great Glemham is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 250 residents. The village is characterized by its charming traditional English architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of the village is the St. Andrew's Church, a beautiful Grade I listed building that is over 800 years old.

The village benefits from a strong sense of community, with various local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The annual Great Glemham Village Fete is a popular event, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of entertainment, food, and games.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village is also located near the River Alde, providing opportunities for boating and fishing.

Despite its small size, Great Glemham is well-served by amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. For further services and amenities, the larger towns of Saxmundham and Framlingham are a short drive away.

Overall, Great Glemham offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle in the Suffolk countryside.

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Great Glemham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.208246/1.414141 or Grid Reference TM3362. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Walking  into  Great  Glemham  on  Low  Road
Walking into Great Glemham on Low Road
Junction  of  Low  Road  with  Chapel  Lane  Great  Glemham
Junction of Low Road with Chapel Lane Great Glemham
New  Road  from  Great  Glemham  toward  A12 Meets A12 at Stratford St Andrew. The brick wall on the left encloses the grounds of Glemham House
New Road from Great Glemham toward A12
Meets A12 at Stratford St Andrew. The brick wall on the left encloses the grounds of Glemham House
The  Crown.  Great  Glemham Well worth a visit. At this time only open Wednesday to Sunday, good food, beer, dog friendly and within walking distance of our holiday cottage. No cooking, no driving and the dog is tired out. We have booked for next year!
The Crown. Great Glemham
Well worth a visit. At this time only open Wednesday to Sunday, good food, beer, dog friendly and within walking distance of our holiday cottage. No cooking, no driving and the dog is tired out. We have booked for next year!
War  Memorial  in  All  Saints  churchyard.  Great  Glemham
War Memorial in All Saints churchyard. Great Glemham
Evening  sun  on  All  Saints  parish  church.  Great  Glemham
Evening sun on All Saints parish church. Great Glemham
Low  evening  sun  on  stubble  fields  near  Great  Glemham A pleasure to walk from holiday cottage to village pub with views like this
Low evening sun on stubble fields near Great Glemham
A pleasure to walk from holiday cottage to village pub with views like this
Walking  Low  Road  junction  with  Simpers  Drift  on  the  right
Walking Low Road junction with Simpers Drift on the right
Field  side  track  and  footpath  toward  Hall  Farm
Field side track and footpath toward Hall Farm
Track  and  footpath  through  stubble  fields Rooftops of Hall Farm can just be seen over trees right of centre
Track and footpath through stubble fields
Rooftops of Hall Farm can just be seen over trees right of centre
Field  edge  track  and  footpath  toward  Low  Road Gold Medal Wood ahead right over stubble
Field edge track and footpath toward Low Road
Gold Medal Wood ahead right over stubble
Winter  bird  cover  at  end  of  stubble  field Hall Farm behind trees left of centre
Winter bird cover at end of stubble field
Hall Farm behind trees left of centre
Grass  field  edge  track  and  footpath  in  stubble  field Gold Medal Wood to the left
Grass field edge track and footpath in stubble field
Gold Medal Wood to the left
Grassed  field  track  to  Low  Road Stubble field cleared
Grassed field track to Low Road
Stubble field cleared
From  woodland  shade  to  bright  sunlight Walking along Low Road toward Great Glemham
From woodland shade to bright sunlight
Walking along Low Road toward Great Glemham
Low  Road  passing  Hamilton  House The white posts either side of the road mark the field drain culvert, the end of Hamilton House garden is behind the metal fence to the right
Low Road passing Hamilton House
The white posts either side of the road mark the field drain culvert, the end of Hamilton House garden is behind the metal fence to the right
Over  verge  and  field  to  Paul's  Grove  Farm Farm roofs can be seen in the centre. From the minor road called Simpers Drift while walking from our holiday cottage called Simpers Drift
Over verge and field to Paul's Grove Farm
Farm roofs can be seen in the centre. From the minor road called Simpers Drift while walking from our holiday cottage called Simpers Drift
Around  the  bend  to  Potash  Cottage  on  Simpers  Drift
Around the bend to Potash Cottage on Simpers Drift
Show me another place!

Great Glemham is located at Grid Ref: TM3362 (Lat: 52.208246, Lng: 1.414141)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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