Claydon, Suffolk

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Map sources for Claydon, Suffolk at grid reference TM1350

Claydon is a small village just north of Ipswich in Suffolk, England. The meaning of the name is 'clay-on-the-hill', though it is not much of a hill.

The countryside around Claydon is great to wander about with low lying hills and countless roads to either walk or cycle in your spare time.

The village offers 2 pubs for the traveller and locals. It also has a primary school and a high school. The high school is now a specialist Humanities College since September 2004, it also has a 6th form center along side with Thurleston. The restaurant in the Claydon Country House is a refreshing change from pub fare. Travellers staying at the hotel will find it quite accommodating and within cab distance to Ipswich itself. Regular bus connections to Ipswich, Bramford and Stowmarket can be found yards from the hotel and pubs.

At the top of the hill on Church Lane can be found the church of St Peter, which has been partially restored. The interior is attractive with a very fine wooden fan vaulted ceiling.

Nearby villages include Barham, Bramford, Great Blakenham and the hamlet of Akenham.