Saxmundham
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Saxmundham
Saxmundham is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, close to the Suffolk coast, with Georgian and Victorian buildings and a railway station. It offers a variety of shops, cafés, pubs and places to stay and has a charming town museum.
Saxmundham, bypassed on the A12 between London and Lowestoft, is located in the valley of the River Fromus, 18 miles north-east of Ipswich and on the scenic railway line between Ipswich and Lowestoft.
Saxmundham has the closest railway station to RSPB Minsmere, Westleton, Dunwich, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.
Top Attractions in Saxmundham
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Saxmundham
The Four Seasons: Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque
Date: 25th Aug - 25th Aug 2026
Vivaldi’s evocative Four Seasons never fails to captivate audiences – especially when in the hands… Vivaldi’s evocative Four Seasons never fails to captivate audiences – especially when in the…
The Novello Orchestra: A Night at the Musicals
Date: 23rd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026
The Novello Orchestra and viral sensations Welsh of The West End bring their trademark charisma and… The Novello Orchestra and viral sensations Welsh of The West End bring their trademark…
Classically Black: Friday Night Is Music Night
Date: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2026
A rich mix of music, encompassing jazz, classical and more that celebrates the incredible breadth… A rich mix of music, encompassing jazz, classical and more that celebrates the incredible…
London Symphony Orchestra and Antonio Pappano
Date: 28th Aug - 28th Aug 2026
Bruckner’s monumental final symphony – an awe-inspiring cathedral of sound, plus a mysterious and… Bruckner’s monumental final symphony – an awe-inspiring cathedral of sound, plus a mysterious…
Featured Businesses in Saxmundham
Fen Farm Dairy
Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and… Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and…
Fen Farm Dairy
Our mission is simple To make the finest dairy products possible. To nourish land, animals and…
Mill Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Quiet, Dog Friendly Caravan and Camping Park, with Fishing and Lake Side Ensuite Camping Pods.… Quiet, Dog Friendly Caravan and Camping Park, with Fishing and Lake Side Ensuite Camping Pods.…
Mill Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Quiet, Dog Friendly Caravan and Camping Park, with Fishing and Lake Side Ensuite Camping Pods.…
The Westleton Crown
Housed in a 12th-century coaching inn, this pub, restaurant and hotel offers rooms in both the main… Housed in a 12th-century coaching inn, this pub, restaurant and hotel offers rooms in both the…
The Westleton Crown
Housed in a 12th-century coaching inn, this pub, restaurant and hotel offers rooms in both the main…
New Inn
With lodging rooms either side of a late-medieval hall, the building was in use as an inn by 1478.… With lodging rooms either side of a late-medieval hall, the building was in use as an inn by…
New Inn
With lodging rooms either side of a late-medieval hall, the building was in use as an inn by 1478.…
Featured Itineraries in Saxmundham
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the perfect… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the…
Featured Points Of Interest in Saxmundham
Dunwich Beach
Dunwich Beach lies south of Walberswick on the Suffolk Coast and is backed by heath and woodland. … Dunwich Beach lies south of Walberswick on the Suffolk Coast and is backed by heath and…
Dunwich Beach
Dunwich Beach lies south of Walberswick on the Suffolk Coast and is backed by heath and woodland. …
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The Wooden Roots Experience
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