Wherstead Suffolk Map

About Wherstead

Wherstead whispers of ancient origins, a quiet presence on the Orwell estuary. It lies 3.9 km south of Ipswich (from Ipswich: bearing 190°T, OS grid TM 157 406), and is situated north-west of Freston village. The gentle slope of the land here, catching the soft Suffolk light, hints at a long agricultural past, where fields have yielded their bounty under skies that often hold the muted tones of the nearby sea. Though small, Wherstead carries the weight of its proximity to the bustling port of Ipswich, a subtle connection that has shaped its character over centuries. The air, especially when the tide is out, can carry the faint, briny tang of the estuary, a reminder of the waterways that have historically connected this place to the wider world.

About This Wherstead Map Page

Explore Wherstead, 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: 52.022346, 1.142880. 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.