Stansfield is a thriving village community situated amidst the undulating countryside of south-west Suffolk, approximately 5 miles north of the historic town of Clare and 11 miles south-west of Bury St. Edmunds. Other notable towns and villages nearby include Cavendish and Long Melford.
The parish lies within the borough of St Edmundsbury and includes the hamlet of Assington Green.
The surrounding countryside offers outstanding walking opportunities including the Bury to Clare Walk which passes through the village.The village population of approximately 250 is served by an active village hall, cricket pitch, playing field and church. Regular annual events include a summer fete, church walk, a popular plant sale, quiz and charity horse ride. Weekly activities at the village hall include pilates, salsa, bridge club and parent and toddler group. Monthly activities include a 'knit and natter' club, community lunch and a farmers market. Visit the Calendar for a full list of upcoming events and contact details.
