Framlingham
Framlingham is a market town and civil parish in Suffolk, England.
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, it appears in the 1086 Domesday Book and was part of Loes Hundred. The parish had a population of 3,342 at the 2011 census and an estimated 4,016 in 2019. Nearby villages include Earl Soham, Kettleburgh, Parham, Saxtead and Sweffling.
Getting to Framlingham
Whilst there are road connections from many directions, these are more minor roads (B-roads). The B1120 running NE connects to the A1120 3 miles from the town (the A1120 running to the main A12 to the E and to the A140 to the W). Other B roads connect Framlingham to neighbouring towns. Although only B roads, they are not busy so can be used easily (just not at 70 mph).
- 01Wickham Market Train Station
Station Rd, Campsea Ashe, IP13 0PT.
- 02Saxmundham Train Station
Both stations are on the East Suffolk Line (running between Ipswich and Lowestoft) and stations operated by and services provided by Greater Anglia.
Worth seeing
- 01Framlingham Castle
1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 10AM-6PM (more limited through remainder of year).
- 02Saxtead Green Post Mill
The Mill House, Saxtead Green, IP13 9QQ (2 miles north-west of Framlingham).
- 03The Lanman Museum
Framlingham Castle, Church St, Framlingham IP13 9BP, mobile), trevorjessop@btinternet.com.
- 04St Michael's Church
Church St, Framlingham.
Things to do
- 01Shawsgate Vineyard
- 02Saxtead Bottom Riding Stables
Saxtead Bottoms, Framlingham IP13 9QS (2½ miles NW of Framlingham), hannahnorris@live.com.
- 03Easton Farm Park
Where to eat
- 01The Station Hotel
See the castle, then eat like a king in this relaxed eating establishment.
- 02The Castle Inn
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