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About Polstead

Polstead is a Suffolk village set among rolling farmland, about 10km southwest of Sudbury. Reach it via the A134, turning west onto country lanes, or take the B1068 from nearby Stoke-by-Nayland. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 90 fast chargers in the surrounding area. The village is renowned for its historic Polstead Black cherries, a rare variety once famous throughout England.

Where is Polstead on the map?

Polstead is in England, at 52.007, 0.902 - about 7 km north-east of Wissington.

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What is the closest airport to Polstead?

The closest airport to Polstead is London Southend Airport, 76 km (about 1 h 6 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Stansted Airport.

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