Sudbourne

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Sudbourne

Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Looking due east.  On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Credit: John Winfield

Sudbourne is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the eastern coast of the country, within the Suffolk Coastal district. The parish is approximately 4.5 miles west of the town of Aldeburgh and 3.5 miles south-east of the town of Orford.

Sudbourne covers an area of about 7 square miles and is predominantly rural in nature. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and pockets of woodland. The village itself is small and picturesque, with a population of around 200 residents.

The parish is known for its historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the prehistoric period. Sudbourne Hall, a Grade II listed building, is a notable landmark in the area. It was originally built in the 16th century and has been modified and expanded over the years. The hall is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and parkland.

Agriculture is an important economic activity in Sudbourne, with many residents involved in farming and livestock rearing. The parish is also popular with tourists and visitors, who come to enjoy the peaceful countryside, scenic walks, and the nearby coastal attractions.

Overall, Sudbourne is a charming and idyllic rural parish in Suffolk, offering a tranquil setting, rich history, and a close-knit community for its residents.

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Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Looking due east.  On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk
Looking due east. On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
"The Perfect Lawn" - near Sudbourne, Suffolk The light sandy soil in this area is ideal for growing lawn turf. They even manage to get the stripe effect of the perfect lawn!
"The Perfect Lawn" - near Sudbourne, Suffolk
The light sandy soil in this area is ideal for growing lawn turf. They even manage to get the stripe effect of the perfect lawn!
All Saints Church, Sudbourne, Suffolk Like a number of other local churches, All Saints is remote from the village of Sudbourne. There has been a church on this site since Saxon times, although the current one was almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century.
All Saints Church, Sudbourne, Suffolk
Like a number of other local churches, All Saints is remote from the village of Sudbourne. There has been a church on this site since Saxon times, although the current one was almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Footpath near Sudbourne Church Broad swathe across the field is followed by a footpath over to the Church.
Footpath near Sudbourne Church
Broad swathe across the field is followed by a footpath over to the Church.
Thyme Cottage near Sudbourne
Thyme Cottage near Sudbourne
One enormous garden hose Industrial size for irrigating the fields. Near Sudbourne.
One enormous garden hose
Industrial size for irrigating the fields. Near Sudbourne.
Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route near Sudbourne The small green signs indicate the Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route, an 88 mile circuit in east Suffolk.
Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route near Sudbourne
The small green signs indicate the Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route, an 88 mile circuit in east Suffolk.
Shelter belt and driveway leading to Marshland House Near Sudbourne.
Shelter belt and driveway leading to Marshland House
Near Sudbourne.
A walk to the River Alde, Suffolk This photograph shows the track/public footpath that leads to Westrow Reach on the River Alde in Suffolk. Approximately 100m behind the photographer’s viewpoint is the unclassified road from which, at a right-angled bend, the track begins. Ahead the track turns off to Cowton Farm whilst the public footpath continues towards the river.
A walk to the River Alde, Suffolk
This photograph shows the track/public footpath that leads to Westrow Reach on the River Alde in Suffolk. Approximately 100m behind the photographer’s viewpoint is the unclassified road from which, at a right-angled bend, the track begins. Ahead the track turns off to Cowton Farm whilst the public footpath continues towards the river.
Sudbourne Church beside Tunstall Forest Sudbourne Church stands just to the south of an outlying part of Tunstall Forest
Sudbourne Church beside Tunstall Forest
Sudbourne Church stands just to the south of an outlying part of Tunstall Forest
Private - no public right of way Sign on the gate barring access along this sandy track.
Private - no public right of way
Sign on the gate barring access along this sandy track.
Telegraph poles marching over farmland Land adjacent to Crag Farm.
Telegraph poles marching over farmland
Land adjacent to Crag Farm.
A Sudden View A view of Sudbourne Marshes from a gap in the tall hedgerow.
A Sudden View
A view of Sudbourne Marshes from a gap in the tall hedgerow.
Bottoms up! Sheep grazing on marshland.
Bottoms up!
Sheep grazing on marshland.
Crag Farmhouse This imposing farmhouse has fantastic views over Sudbourne Marshes.
Crag Farmhouse
This imposing farmhouse has fantastic views over Sudbourne Marshes.
Job done! This farm machinery sits in a field adjacent to Sudbourne Marshes.
Job done!
This farm machinery sits in a field adjacent to Sudbourne Marshes.
All rolled up! Long lines of straw bales lined up in front of Chaplin's Carr.
All rolled up!
Long lines of straw bales lined up in front of Chaplin's Carr.
Step this way please. The bridleway signs clearly mark the way ahead.
Step this way please.
The bridleway signs clearly mark the way ahead.
Show me another place!

Sudbourne is located at Grid Ref: TM4352 (Lat: 52.121125, Lng: 1.554897)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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