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Suffolk Villages & Towns – Debenham

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Debenham is a hidden haven of peace and tranquility right in the very heart of Suffolk.

When researching for this blog, the word I came across again and again when people were describing Debenham was ‘peaceful’.

Situated right in the very heart of Suffolk, Debenham is a large and unspoilt traditional English village.

The name ‘Debenham’ is derived from Old English and means ‘the village in a deep valley’.

In many ways the village represents the embodiment of rural East Anglia, with its traditional architecture and its welcoming people.

There are thought to have been people settled in the area since Roman and early English times. The village itself is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as one of the most highly populated villages in the area.

Its position in the heart of Suffolk has often been more than just geographical, for example the old East Anglian Kings are said to have held court here occasionally, putting Debenham right in the political centre of Suffolk as well.

The village was once a booming centre of the wool trade and the legacy of this time can still be felt.

As it is a large village, Debenham has many of the facilities of modern life, whilst at the same time maintaining its unspoilt atmosphere. There are plenty of local pubs, cafés and shops to enjoy.

St Mary Magdalene church is well worth a visit if churches are your kind of thing.

There is also an excellent Leisure Centre in Debenham offering a wide rage of sports, fitness and dance activities. There’s even a sauna. You don’t get one of those in every Suffolk village!

So if you’re looking for a taste of real real Suffolk life then a visit to Debenham is strongly recommended.

This hidden haven of peace and tranquility in the very heart of Suffolk could be just the right kind of ‘detox’ from all the demands of modern life.

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