Location

Brightwell Lakes is a brand-new community in Martlesham.

A well-connected neighbourhood

Brightwell Lakes benefits from excellent transport links, situated beside the A12 just north of Ipswich. To the south, the A12 joins the A14, providing easy access to Colchester, Chelmsford and the M25.

Brightwell Lakes is also convenient for bus and rail travel, with a number of bus routes and railway stations nearby.

Cycling and walking is at the heart of Brightwell Lakes. To encourage a greener and healthier lifestyle, there is an extensive network of cycle and pedestrian paths connecting the neighbourhood.

A centre for innovation

Brightwell Lakes is next to Adastral Park, home to a cluster of over 150 high-tech telecommunication and technology companies, including BT. Adastral Park has been at the centre of breakthroughs in technology for more than forty years and continues to be at the cutting edge of future innovations today.

An area rich in history

With the historic market town of Woodbridge which dates back to the 10th-century on our doorstep, we are surrounded by history. Learn about the history of rope-making, sail-making and boat building or visit the earliest Tide Mill in the UK; go a little further and you’ll reach Sutton Hoo, the most important Anglo Saxon site in the UK.

An area of outstanding natural beauty

The Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is close by with 441 square kilometres of stunning landscapes packed full with wildlife and places to explore and discover. We have worked closely with stakeholders including Natural England and local wildlife groups to ensure that the new community embraces the site’s beautiful natural setting.