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Kentford
Suffolk, East of England · population 1,131 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Kentford
Kentford is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England. Situated on the banks of the River Kennet, the village is positioned on the B1506 road connecting Newmarket to Bury St. Edmunds. The village is served by the Kennett railway station, located just off the A14, which offers an indirect railway connection to London via Cambridge. Kentford is located about four miles northeast of Newmarket and nine miles west of Bury St. Edmunds. The village falls within the Bury St. Edmunds division of the county and is divided between the Lackford and Risbridge Hundred. Kentford is also part of the Newmarket petty sessional division, Mildenhall union and county court district, rural deanery of Newmarket, archdeaconry of Sudbury, and diocese of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The population of Kentford was estimated to be 1125 as of 2021.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
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Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering4 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering5 hours ago
Havering Council adopts new housing tenant engagement strategy
The borough’s cabinet approved a three-year Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy on 16 September, introducing resident panels and a suite of engagement activities to embed tenant input into housing services.
Havering6 hours ago
Havering Council promotes 2040 investment plan at London Real Estate Forum
At the London Real Estate Forum, Havering’s regeneration cabinet member outlined a new 2040 strategy aimed at attracting investors, creating jobs and simplifying the borough’s business entry points.
Havering7 hours ago
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What's on in and around Kentford
Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026
Mon 12 Oct, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Hothouse Flowers - the Greatest Hits Tour
Wed 25 Nov, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas
Tue 8 Dec, 19:30Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Days out around Kentford
View allBill Tutte Monument
Newmarket · 4.3 miles
William Thomas "Bill" Tutte OC FRS FRSC May 14, 1917 – May 2, 2002. A British codebreaker and mathematician from the local area. Well paved monument with seating and information panels.
The World’s First Internet Bench
Bury St. Edmunds · 9.3 miles
A joint initiative between MSM.co.uk and St Edmundsbury Borough Council in 2001
Small Derelict Brick Building
Wangford · 11 miles
The remains of a small brick and concrete building which look to go below ground. Potentially something to do with RAF Lakenheath in the Second World War (?)
Remains of Building
Wangford · 11 miles
Remains of an old brick building built at the site of a well; likely part of 'Fishponds Farm' as seen on the OS One Inch, 1885-1900 map. The bricks on the ground bare the mark 'Eastwoods 4 Press'.
Dunmowes Manor
West Wratting · 13 miles
Excavations have found there was once a large stone and timber framed house on this location built in the Mediaeval period. It was surrounded by a moat up to 10m wide, 3m deep. This moat may have been used for defence, status or keeping out animals.
Brandon Heritage Centre
Brandon · 13 miles
The Heritage of Brandon, pre history to today.
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St Mary the Virgin, Kentford
Kentford
The Kentford
Bury Road, Kentford
The Bell
Newmarket Road, Newmarket
Kentford Post Office & Village Stores
45 Moulton Avenue, Kentford
Kentford Manor
Jeddah Way, Newmarket
Kentford Automotive Ltd
Bury Road, Kentford