Traditional county: Suffolk · District / Borough: East Suffolk · Region: Eastern
Explore Benacre, Suffolk with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Benacre map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Benacre |
| Traditional County | Suffolk |
| District / Borough | East Suffolk |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.399962 |
| Longitude | 1.690753 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The quiet charm of Benacre is deeply rooted in its agricultural landscape and proximity to the coast. It lies 8.2 km north of Southwold (from Southwold: bearing 6°T, OS grid TM 511 844), and is situated north-east of Wrentham village. Benacre is known for the tranquil Benacre Broad, a significant freshwater lake that forms part of the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve, attracting a variety of birdlife. Historically, the area has seen agricultural activity, with farming shaping the surrounding fields and lanes. The hamlet itself comprises a scattering of homes and farmsteads, reflecting a peaceful rural existence. While Benacre lacks major landmarks, its unspoiled natural beauty and the serene atmosphere of the Broad contribute to its distinct character.
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Explore Benacre, Suffolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.399962, 1.690753. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |