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in the county of Suffolk
About Iken
Once a renowned fishing village famous for a good catch of herring, salmon and sea trout, Iken is now best known as an idyllic retreat on the Alde Estuary. It is a birdwatchers paradise, which also offers opportunities for boating in the tidal creeks of the Alde.
The beauty of the village lies in its ancient attractive part-thatched church. The church, dedicated to St.Botulf stands raised on a hill position overlooking the Alde Estuary. The present site is thought to be where St.Botulf made his original foundation in the year 654. Saint Botulf died in the year 680 and was buried in Iken, the church has a fascinating history and is fully deserving of a visit. Opposite, across the estuary is an early Anglo-Saxon cemetery.
The beautiful Tunstall Forest is close-by, and at the tip of the estuary the coastal town of Aldeburgh offers a wealth of tourist attractions, while at Snape you will find the famous Snape Maltings, a delightful complex with magnifincent shops and a famous concert hall.
Iken is in a lovely rural area of scattered windmills and old oasthouses. It makes a quieter alternative for exploring the wonderful Suffolk Coast Add town to favourites
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Visit the Brudenell Hotel, and you'll find a haven of calm and relaxation in a contemporary and welcoming setting. Situated only a pebble's throw from the sea, with wonderful views along the beach. ...
More info and book online.. Price from £70.00 |  | The White Lion HotelMarket Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E)
Complete with commanding beach location, the White Lion is Aldeburgh's most prominent hotel. It is an excellent base from which to discover Suffolk's many delights. Guests enjoy nearby bird reserv...
More info and book online.. Price from £110.00 |  | The Thorpeness HotelThorpeness, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE)
The hours fly by where time stood still......a genuine seaside 'hidden gem' on the Suffolk Heritage coast. Golf, Tennis, Cycle Hire,Walking available all year round. Located adjacent to the M...
More info and book online.. Price from £9.00 |  | Best Western Ufford Park HotelUfford Pk, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)
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Midway between Southwold and Adleburgh, it is a perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast. It retains the character and rustic charm of its heritage whilst offering guests comfort...
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More Iken hotels...Nearby travel help| Saxmundham Station | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N) | | Wickham Market Station | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) | | Norwich Airport | (37.8 miles, 60.8 km, direction N) | | M11 Junction 9 | (57.6 miles, 92.7 km, direction W) | | Cambridge Airport | (57.7 miles, 92.8 km, direction W) | | M11 Junction 10 | (59.1 miles, 95.2 km, direction W) | | Iken to London | (83.6 miles, 134.4 km, direction SW) |
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