Burgh Parish, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, is steeped in quiet heritage. Its most prominent landmark is St Botolph’s Church, a Grade II* listed building dating back to the 14th century.Archaeological evidence suggests Burgh may have hosted a church during the Middle Saxon period, underscoring its long-standing religious and civic importance to this part of East Suffolk.Homes are dotted around the hills of the parish between productive fields where a variety of crops are grown, including barley, rape, maize and sugar beet.
For your Diary…
Sale of wood turned items by Trevor Hill
On Saturday 29 November from 10.30am to 12.00pmA selection of cakes, scones and sausage rolls with tea and coffee will also be available.Raffle of a Christmas themed hamper.Trevor is well known locally for his beautiful wood turned items using local woods. They make wonderful Christmas gifts. There will also be a range of wooden Christmas decorations and adorable mice!
UpBeat/OffBeat concerts Grundisburgh Sold Out
Another sell out for the popular UpBeat/OffBeat concerts in Grundisburgh Village Hall on Friday 5th December at 7.30 pm and Saturday 6th December at 2.30 pm The choir and supporting musicians are almost all local to us.
Burgh Parish
East Suffolk
Parish Boundaries
Burgh is a village and civil parish in East Suffolk, about 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of the town of Woodbridge.There was a church in the burgh in the middle Saxon period. The present church building dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II* listed building. Several artists and craftsmen live and work in the parishThe population of Burgh, was 182 at the 2021 census in 84 households. Because of its small size, there is no parish council, and no parish rate is levied. Instead, there is a parish meeting to which all villagers are invited, typically held on the first Wednesday evening of a full week in April and again in October.During these meetings residents are welcome to discuss the issues, problems, concerns and affairs of the village.
Parish Church
St Botolph
Burgh’s parish church is dedicated to St Botolph, the missionary monk. There has been a church on the site for over a thousand years. The present church building dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II* listed building.The church houses a striking mural by Anna Zinkeisen (1967), commemorating her husband Colonel Guy Heseltine. The mural, depicting birds of the Bible, adds a rare artistic flourish to this rural sanctuary.Items of note are the massive iron boss with a Sanctuary Ring attached to the inner south door. Just inside the south door is an octagonal Font dating from c1400. Facing the door is the painting by Anna Zinkeisen.The stained glass was designed and made by Charles Kempe. Some of the carved timber work, including the angels, date from the early 16th century.The church is opened daily and provides a place for quiet contemplation. A Family Communion is held at 9.30am on the third Sunday of each month, visitors will receive a friendly welcome. Learn about the Benifice of Carlford
Origins and Conservation
Burgh was already a settlement in the Domesday Book, in the hundred of Carlford and the county of Suffolk. It had a recorded population of 53.5 households in 1086, putting it in the largest 20% of settlements recorded in Domesday, and is listed under 13 owners in the Domesday BookA combined conservation area appraisal of Grundisburgh and Burgh was undertaken in 2010. You can read or download the Grundisburgh and Burgh appraisal here.
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Burgh Highlights
Burgh Mill is a landmark on the periphery of the parish, a few minutes walk from the adjacent village of Grundisburgh. It is a part of the private Mill House estate and not open to the public.
Calling budding snappers - if you have any interesting images you’ve snapped around Burgh that you’d like to be considered for a rotating slideshow of Burgh interest then in the first instance email us a smaller version of the shots for consideration/inclusion together with a description and your name so we can thank the photographer.
Parish Business
Please click this button to view a directory of minutes and documents from past Parish Meetings. You can read or download any of the PDF documents available there.
Community & Recreation
Surrounded by gently rolling fields and hedgerows, Burgh offers a tranquil landscape ideal for walking, cycling, and quiet reflection. Though small in scale, the parish sits within reach of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a gateway to broader ecological and recreational experiences.On Tuesday, 2 September 2025, Burgh Parish played host to a moment of national sporting significance as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men passed through its quiet lanes during Stage One of the race.📍 Route HighlightsStage One began in Woodbridge and concluded in Southwold, covering 161.4 km (100.4 miles).The peloton passed through Grundisburgh, Burgh, Wickham Market, and Rendlesham, before heading east toward Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh, and the Suffolk coast.Riders departed Woodbridge at 11:00 AM, with the lead group reaching Burgh shortly after, under a rolling road closure.🏁 Local ImpactResidents of Burgh witnessed a brief but exhilarating moment as elite cyclists sped through the parish.The event brought visibility to Burgh’s scenic countryside and reinforced its place on the map of cycling-friendly East Suffolk.Though the race moved swiftly, it offered a rare opportunity for community engagement and civic pride.🏛️ Burgh’s Broader IdentityThe parish’s quiet lanes and rolling fields make it ideal for walkers, cyclists, and those seeking reflective rural experiences.
Burgh Cascade
Burgh's residents are welcome to join our Burgh Cascade email list to receive notifications and information about parish business from the Chair.
Thank you
Thanks for registering as a resident of Burgh Parish; before adding you to the mailing list we will check that you are on the electoral register. We will only rarely contact you about parish matters and will not share your email address for any commercial purpose.Alistair Turk, Chair