Is Haverhill in Suffolk worth a visit?

★★☆☆☆ Not really – Locals only, not much to see or do

2.0 average from 1 review

A growing town on the Suffolk-Essex border with market-town history and new development.

Haverhill, Suffolk
Photo by Rodney Burton
“An Awkward Fit Between Rural and Urban”
by Steve – June 2025

Haverhill isn't sure what it wants to be. It has some nice countryside nearby, but the town itself feels a bit tired, with a dated shopping area and not much to draw visitors in. Fine if you're local, but not a destination.

★★☆☆☆
Is it easy to park here?
Yes, plenty of parking (1)
100%
Some parking available (0)
0%
Difficult to park (0)
0%
Is this a place good to visit on a rainy day?
Great even on a rainy day (1)
100%
Better in dry weather (0)
0%
Only suitable when it's dry (0)
0%
Food and drink options:
Pubs (1)Cafes (1)
How long did you stay?
Just passing through (1)
100%
Half a day (0)
0%
Full day (0)
0%
Overnight (0)
0%
Longer (0)
0%