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About Saint James

Saint James lies in deepest Suffolk, about 20 miles from Lowestoft amongst the South Elmham villages. Reach it via the A144 from Bungay, or the A140/A143/A144 route from Ipswich. The winding country lanes demand patience but reward with glimpses of ancient field patterns. Local trips connect neighboring hamlets like All Saints South Elmham and Metfield. The area boasts roughly 17 EV charging points for modern visitors exploring this timeless landscape. The South Elmham Saxon minster ruins represent one of England's earliest Christian sites.

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Saint James is in England, at 52.378, 1.407 - about 21 km south-west of The City, Suffolk.

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All Saints' South Elmham2 mi 10 minMetfield3 mi 10 minSaint Margaret, Suffolk3 mi 10 minSaint Cross3 mi 15 minRumburgh3 mi 10 minSt Michael South Elmham3 mi 15 minSt Peter South Elmham4 mi 15 minWithersdale Street4 mi 15 minHigh Street, Suffolk5 mi 20 minIlketshall St Margaret5 mi 20 minWissett5 mi 15 minMendham5 mi 15 minHomersfield5 mi 20 minCollipy's Green5 mi 15 minWortwell5 mi 20 min

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The closest airport to Saint James is Norwich Airport, 47 km (about 56 min by car).

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