Yoxford
Yoxford in Suffolk UK
Yoxford is a pretty village in the east of Suffolk, conveniently close to the larger towns of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Beccles, making Yoxford well placed to be a base for exploration of the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The junction of the A12 trunk road and the A1120 is in the village, as is a railway station, and Yoxford is only 25 miles north of Suffolk’s county town, Ipswich, and 94 miles from London. However, Yoxford is a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The village takes its name from a ford of what is referred to locally as the River Yox, which runs nearby. The name of the village means a ford where oxen can pass – as removing the ‘Y’ from the beginning of the name shows. Yoxford is surrounded on all sides by beautiful parklands - towards Peasenhall one can find Sibton Park, with a large fishing lake. In the village is Grove Park, and Rookery Park on the Leiston Road. Also surrounding Yoxford are extensively farmed areas (particularly fruit farms). This coupled with the parklands earns Yoxford the much-deserved title of ‘The Garden of Suffolk’.
Yoxford is a very aesthetically pleasing village, lined with low pine trees and a delightful variety of houses, cottages and small business premises, all featuring impressive architecture and well-kept gardens.
Yoxford is known for its excellent shops, especially its antique and second-hand book shops, plus its variety of cafes, restaurants, traditional inns and other shops of general interest. There is also a thatched shelter on the high street, along with the Post Office that dates back to 1843.
Beyond the high street lies Mulberry Park, a pretty family area with picnic facilities and children's amenities. A favorite destination for tourists, almost in the centre of the park, is the Church of St Peter, kept and cared for with love over the centuries by its parishioners. The Church is a grand sight, with its unusual spire featuring a cock to mark its highest point, and its 18th and 19th Century headstones. Visitors will discover a Victorian-styled interior, along with one of the largest collections of brasses and hatchments in Suffolk.
After a day out you will be in need of Sustenance, so why not stop by at
The New Roundhouse Restaurant?
Close to the A12, visitors will discover The New Roundhouse Restaurant, with its beautiful garden set amongst breath-taking woodland. This family-run restaurant offers a warm welcome and serves traditional British food, prepared with the best locally-sourced, fresh ingredients – such as Homemade Potted Beef with Buttered Toast or Peppered Local Sirloin Steak – and all at a price that won’t break the bank!
Every August Yoxford holds an Arts Festival which includes several concerts, art exhibitions and workshops. For more details please see
Yoxfest
For other nearby town and village guides, please see:
Aldeburgh
Beccles
Dunwich
Leiston
Saxmundham
Southwold
Walberswick
Yoxford is a pretty village in the east of Suffolk, conveniently close to the larger towns of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Beccles, making Yoxford well placed to be a base for exploration of the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The junction of the A12 trunk road and the A1120 is in the village, as is a railway station, and Yoxford is only 25 miles north of Suffolk’s county town, Ipswich, and 94 miles from London. However, Yoxford is a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The village takes its name from a ford of what is referred to locally as the River Yox, which runs nearby. The name of the village means a ford where oxen can pass – as removing the ‘Y’ from the beginning of the name shows. Yoxford is surrounded on all sides by beautiful parklands - towards Peasenhall one can find Sibton Park, with a large fishing lake. In the village is Grove Park, and Rookery Park on the Leiston Road. Also surrounding Yoxford are extensively farmed areas (particularly fruit farms). This coupled with the parklands earns Yoxford the much-deserved title of ‘The Garden of Suffolk’.
Yoxford is a very aesthetically pleasing village, lined with low pine trees and a delightful variety of houses, cottages and small business premises, all featuring impressive architecture and well-kept gardens.
Yoxford is known for its excellent shops, especially its antique and second-hand book shops, plus its variety of cafes, restaurants, traditional inns and other shops of general interest. There is also a thatched shelter on the high street, along with the Post Office that dates back to 1843.
Beyond the high street lies Mulberry Park, a pretty family area with picnic facilities and children's amenities. A favorite destination for tourists, almost in the centre of the park, is the Church of St Peter, kept and cared for with love over the centuries by its parishioners. The Church is a grand sight, with its unusual spire featuring a cock to mark its highest point, and its 18th and 19th Century headstones. Visitors will discover a Victorian-styled interior, along with one of the largest collections of brasses and hatchments in Suffolk.
After a day out you will be in need of Sustenance, so why not stop by at
The New Roundhouse Restaurant?
Close to the A12, visitors will discover The New Roundhouse Restaurant, with its beautiful garden set amongst breath-taking woodland. This family-run restaurant offers a warm welcome and serves traditional British food, prepared with the best locally-sourced, fresh ingredients – such as Homemade Potted Beef with Buttered Toast or Peppered Local Sirloin Steak – and all at a price that won’t break the bank!
Every August Yoxford holds an Arts Festival which includes several concerts, art exhibitions and workshops. For more details please see
Yoxfest
For other nearby town and village guides, please see:
Aldeburgh
Beccles
Dunwich
Leiston
Saxmundham
Southwold
Walberswick
