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Recommended Towns & Villages near Oakley

St. Peters and St Pauls Church Eye

Eye (16 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW)

Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205...

The Mere. Diss

Diss (24 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW)

Diss is a beautiful old market town built around the edge of a six acre lake...

The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Debenham

Debenham (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)

The pretty properties that boarder the pavements of Debenham's wide main street as it rises towards its parish church, perfectly epitomise the look of a traditional Suffolk village...

Framlingham Castle, Suffolk

Framlingham (65 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SE)

Pleasant Suffolk market town with narrow winding streets showing beautiful colour-washed cottages beneath red-tile hung roofs - the best place to see these is in the area around Market Hill...

St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk

Bungay (84 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)

A market town in Suffolk known for its medieval architecture and scenic location along the River Waveney...

St Andrews Church a Ruin, at Roudham, Norfolk

Roudham (1 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)

This is a delightful village set in the famous Brecks. It is a lovely place for country lovers, offering miles of attractive country walks...

Wymondham Abbey

Wymondham (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction N)

Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground...

'Pretty in Pink' Woolpit, Suffolk

Woolpit (1 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SW)

Woolpit has a pleasant medieval village centre around which are spread a variety of pretty cottages and attractive houses...

Village sign

Yoxford (30 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)

Delightfully situated close to the meandering River Yox, this lovely village was once an important stagepost on the road between London and Yarnmouth...

Great Livermere view

Great Livermere (2 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction W)

It is mostly noted for Ampton Water, home to a wealth of wildlife, and for its ancient church dedicated to St.Peter which has an interesting thatched roof covering its Norman nave...

Church and Red Telephone Box

Beccles (117 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction NE)

A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam...

The Golden Key Pub

Snape (26 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction SE)

Snape is not simply unique for its beautiful location at the head of the River Alde, it is also unique as a village with an international reputation for music...

St. Johns Church, Woodbridge

Woodbridge (59 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S)

Many of the houses that surround the old Market square round which this Port has grown are exceedingly attractive and of major historical interest...

Norwich Castle

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction N)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

Fishing Boats at Walberswick, Suffolk

Walberswick (39 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction E)

A pretty seaside village along the Suffolk coast, sat along the mouth of the river Blyth, with the neighbouring town of Southwold 1 mile to the North. Within Walberswick there is.....

A picture of Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction SW)

Bury St Edmunds, a charming market town in Suffolk, England, exudes a rich history dating back to the medieval times. With a magnificent cathedral, ancient abbey ruins, and picturesque gardens, this town captivates visitors with its beautiful architecture and quaint streets...

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Suffolk

Ipswich (92 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (20.9 miles, 33.7 km, direction S)

This is a town that can trace its history back to the Stone-Age, it has been a successive settlement throughout the ages and has been populated by settlers from the Iron-Age,.....

Sizewell Beach, Suffolk - October 2005

Sizewell (10 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction SE)

In latter day history Sizewell is perhaps best known for the huge nuclear power stations built here in the 1960's...

Beach huts

Southwold (212 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (21.5 miles, 34.5 km, direction E)

The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end...

Sutton Church. Sutton, Suffolk

Sutton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (21.5 miles, 34.7 km, direction SE)

Sutton is an old village overlooking the waters of the River Debden as it makes its way towards the sea...

Recommended attractions near Oakley

Eye Castle Old Wall

Eye Castle (2 Pictures)

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)

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Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle (10 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)

On reaching the curve of Market Hill a quaint, colourful sign proclaims to the visitor that you have arrived in the pretty market.....

Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

Wymondham Abbey (6 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)

Rising stark against the vast Norfolk skyline, the sight of Wymondham Abbey is at once both intriguing and eye-catching. It is.....

North Front of Glemham Hall, Suffolk

Glemham Hall (1 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.5 km, direction SE)

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The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction N)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Leiston Abbey

Leiston Abbey (14 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)

These are the evocative remains of an abbey founded when the order of the land was God first, followed by King and country. The.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction N)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Sutton Hoo Exhibition

Sutton Hoo (25 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction S)

Sutton Hoo can be found amongst the marshy creeks and reedy rivers of Suffolk. It is perhaps most famous as the setting of one.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction N)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Suffolk

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich (2 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction S)

This stunning red brick Elizabethan house was built in 1548 for a wealthy merchant with cultural leanings, therefore it is.....

Bury St Edmunds - The beautiful Abbey Gardens and St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral (18 Pictures)

(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SW)

Started in 1503, and now complete after over 500 years (2005) with the addition of a central tower...

The Moot Hall, Aldeburgh Museum, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

The Moot Hall Museum (1 Pictures)

(22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction SE)

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Orford Castle, Suffolk

Orford Castle (5 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction SE)

Orford Castle stands guard over the coast from a high vantage position above the River Alde. It was built by Henry II in the.....

Lavenham Guildhall. Lavenham, Suffolk

Lavenham Guildhall (11 Pictures)

(23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction SW)

Built by Corpus Christi, Lavenham's Guildhall is a magnificent 16th century timber-framed tudor building, now maintained by The.....

Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk

Somerleyton Hall (13 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NE)

Somerleyton Hall, a splendid Victorian residence of palatial proportions was the creation of Sir Morgan Peto, a clever.....

Transport Arrives!

Orford Ness Nature Reserve (9 Pictures)

(23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction SE)

Visitors to this lovely town wishing to see the Nature Reserve have to catch a ferry from Orford Quay. The reserve is the.....

The wall of Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Burgh Castle, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort (16 Pictures)

(25.6 miles, 41.1 km, direction NE)

The ruins of Burgh Castle are in the care of English heritage, they consist of little more than the remains of impressive Roman.....

Melford Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk

Melford Hall (19 Pictures)

(26.9 miles, 43.3 km, direction SW)

The octagonal towers with their stately onion domes rise above this russet brick building towards the broad Suffolk skies. .....

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby, Norfolk.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (29 Pictures)

(28.3 miles, 45.5 km, direction NE)

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Castle remains

Caister Castle (8 Pictures)

(29.7 miles, 47.8 km, direction NE)

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