Mildenhall, Suffolk
| Mildenhall | |
|---|---|
Location within Suffolk | |
| Area | 36.03 km2 (13.91 sq mi) inc. West Row |
| Population | 10,315 (2011) inc. West Row |
| • Density | 286/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TL710748 |
| • London | 75 mi (121 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY ST. EDMUNDS |
| Postcode district | IP28 |
| Dialling code | 01638 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | www.mildenhall.suffolk.gov.uk |
Mildenhall is a market town in the civil parish of Mildenhall High, in the West Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. The town is near the A11, and is 37 mi (60 km) north-west of Ipswich. The large Royal Air Force station, RAF Mildenhall, as well as RAF Lakenheath, are located north of the town. Both are used by the United States Air Force and Mildenhall is the headquarters of its 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352nd Special Operations Group. Mildenhall is often seen as the start of The Fens on the south/east.