St James South Elmham
A traditional village and community in rural Suffolk
St James South Elmham, often St James, sometimes St James SE (or even South Elmham St James) is an ancient and deeply rural village in north-east Suffolk. It is set away from the other Saints parishes with houses ancient and modern tucked in among the trees. The climb up to it is gentle and steady but it is the highest parish above sea level in East Suffolk. Agriculture is at the core of village life and still comes right into its centre. Nowadays, the high-speed broadband service supports farming and family life, and many other activities, services and businesses besides.
More about history and life in Our Village, and useful contacts.
St James South Elmham has a Parish Meeting as its form of local government, rather than a Parish Council.
Book the Village Hall for badminton, family games, table tennis, parties and meetings. Also regular sessions of Pilates, badminton, craft sessions and a ‘coffee caravan’ monthly
The Church is open daily for visits, research and quiet contemplation.
Our Orchard, the Village Green and Sheetfield Wood are popular for recreation and relaxation.
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Diary of Events
The Village Hall can be booked for badminton family games, table tennis, parties and meetings.
There are also regular sessions of Pilates, badminton craft sessions and a ‘coffee caravan’ monthly.
Help is always welcomed to run community events.
The Village Z Team meets regularly to maintain the Village Hall, Church and other village amenities and to provide help with small gardening and maintenance jobs for those needing a bit of extra support.
The Church is open daily for visits and quiet contemplation.
The Orchard can also be visited. Click through to The Orchard section for a map of fruit and nut trees.
The village map has suggestions for interesting walks, places visit and where to stay