This tramp around the fields south of Dennington is an easy outing before Sunday lunch in fine weather, and includes a visit to one of the finest Suffolk Churches.
c.5 miles; 2.5 hours
OS Map
This walk starts in the square in the centre of Dennington, outside the Church and goes down the road towards Framlingham to find a signpost. Be careful here: the path is through the churchyard and the signpost, pointing across the fields, is deceptive.
Signpost in Dennington, just beyond the Church, on Framlingham Road
Gate into Dennington Churchyard
Fields beyond Dennington
The Roman Road
Hill Farm
Framlingham Hall is a 16C building, with later alterations, and three ponds which were probably ornamental rather than part of a moat.
Framlingham Hall
Rolling gate
The Church of St Mary in Dennington is 12C-14C and filled with interesting features: triple pulpit, carved pew ends, rood lofts, beautiful tombs, parclose screens.
The Church of St Mary, Dennington
In Dennington Churchyard
Sciapod benchend
St Mary’s Church, Dennington
The tomb of Lord and Lady Bardolf. Sir William Phelip, Lord Bardolf, was a knight who fought with Henry V at Agincourt. Interestingly he took his title from his wife!
Lady Bardolf
Lord & Lady Bardolf
You may be interested in
Church Heritage Trails – short walks
The Conservation Plan for Dennington
Simon’s Suffolk Churches – the best website for churches and covering both Suffolk and Norfolk
Walks in Suffolk 