Honington

Civil Parish in Suffolk St Edmundsbury

England

Honington

Byway to Ixworth Thorpe This track is known as Brand Lane and leads south-east from the airbase at RAF Honington.
Byway to Ixworth Thorpe Credit: Bob Jones

Honington is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southeast of the town of Bury St Edmunds, Honington covers an area of around 10 square miles. The parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is bordered by the parishes of Sapiston, Great Livermere, Ingham, Stanton, and Ixworth.

The village of Honington itself is a small and charming settlement with a population of around 500 residents. It is known for its close-knit community and tranquil atmosphere. The village features a historic church, St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century and is a prominent architectural landmark in the area.

The economy of Honington primarily revolves around agriculture, with many residents engaged in farming and related activities. The landscape surrounding the village is dominated by fields and farmland, contributing to the area's rural character.

Honington is well-connected to other parts of Suffolk and beyond by road. The A1088 road passes through the parish, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, connecting it to Bury St Edmunds and other local destinations.

In terms of amenities, Honington boasts a village hall, which serves as a hub for community events and gatherings. There is also a primary school, Honington Church of England Primary Academy, providing education to local children.

Overall, Honington, Suffolk is a peaceful and idyllic civil parish that offers a tranquil countryside lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and a close connection to the surrounding natural beauty of Suffolk.

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Honington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.339293/0.773173 or Grid Reference TL8974. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Byway to Ixworth Thorpe This track is known as Brand Lane and leads south-east from the airbase at RAF Honington.
Byway to Ixworth Thorpe
This track is known as Brand Lane and leads south-east from the airbase at RAF Honington.
Harvest time at Honington This field is just west of the village of Honington.
Harvest time at Honington
This field is just west of the village of Honington.
Troston Road Looking south west along Troston Road near to Honington, Suffolk.
Troston Road
Looking south west along Troston Road near to Honington, Suffolk.
R.A.F. Honington Entering R.A.F. Honington, Suffolk.
R.A.F. Honington
Entering R.A.F. Honington, Suffolk.
New Road, close to RAF Honington
New Road, close to RAF Honington
RAF Honington Rainbow over a hangar
RAF Honington
Rainbow over a hangar
St Edmund's church, Honington The church was built especially for the use of servicemen and women based at RAF Honington.
St Edmund's church, Honington
The church was built especially for the use of servicemen and women based at RAF Honington.
Heath Road, leading to Troston Heath Cottages
Heath Road, leading to Troston Heath Cottages
Car park and track beside New Road, Troston Favourite place for walking the dog.
Car park and track beside New Road, Troston
Favourite place for walking the dog.
Track beside Honington Triangulation Pillar Looking south-westward.
Track beside Honington Triangulation Pillar
Looking south-westward.
RAF Honington One of the hardened aircraft shelters at the western end of Honington Airfield.
RAF Honington
One of the hardened aircraft shelters at the western end of Honington Airfield.
Road Junction near Rymer Barn The junction between the Rymer Point - Honington road and the lane leading southeast to Great Livermere.  The road from here to Honington does not appear on the 1940s OS map; the direct route from Rymer Point was later blocked off by the Honington Airfield runway.
Road Junction near Rymer Barn
The junction between the Rymer Point - Honington road and the lane leading southeast to Great Livermere. The road from here to Honington does not appear on the 1940s OS map; the direct route from Rymer Point was later blocked off by the Honington Airfield runway.
Pigs on Livermere Heath Pig farming is a major activity in the thinly populated countryside between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.
Pigs on Livermere Heath
Pig farming is a major activity in the thinly populated countryside between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.
Black Hill, Troston The road to RAF Honington skirts this field.  The wood in the distance is known as  Rush Bottom.
Black Hill, Troston
The road to RAF Honington skirts this field. The wood in the distance is known as Rush Bottom.
Entrance to RAF Honington Originally opened in 1937 as a bomber base, Honington is now the RAF Regiment Depot, the last aircraft having left in 1993 when the Tornado Weapons Conversion Unit moved to Lossiemouth.
Entrance to RAF Honington
Originally opened in 1937 as a bomber base, Honington is now the RAF Regiment Depot, the last aircraft having left in 1993 when the Tornado Weapons Conversion Unit moved to Lossiemouth.
Airmen's married quarters, RAF Honington This housing is situated opposite the main gate of the base.
Airmen's married quarters, RAF Honington
This housing is situated opposite the main gate of the base.
Byway to RAF Honington This byway is a shortcut between the village of Troston and the air base, but is unsuitable for the average car.
Byway to RAF Honington
This byway is a shortcut between the village of Troston and the air base, but is unsuitable for the average car.
Disused farm buildings at Troston Heath A bridleway leads to these dilapidated farm buildings.
Disused farm buildings at Troston Heath
A bridleway leads to these dilapidated farm buildings.
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Honington is located at Grid Ref: TL8974 (Lat: 52.339293, Lng: 0.773173)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: St Edmundsbury

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.339293,0.773173
Access: private
Barrier: lift_gate
Fixme: access
Lat/Long: 52.3355199/0.7760911
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Lat/Long: 52.3352795/0.7762036
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 52.3352566/0.7761794
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside gatehouse to RAF Honington
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 52.3351837/0.7760612
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