Welcome to the U.K!
Congratulations on your assignment to the United Kingdom. Living in the U.K. offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the best of Europe making this a sought-after overseas assignment. The U.K. offers an equally great lifestyle for singles, couples and families. RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell are located in or near the County of Suffolk about a 90 minute-drive northeast of London. Positioned between the cities of Cambridge and Norwich, Suffolk is a delightful rural community with much to see and do.
The nearby towns of Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket, and Ely offer wonderful shops and restaurants. Bury St. Edmunds with its lively market and cobblestone streets, Newmarket with its thoroughbred horseracing, and Ely with its stunning Cathedral ensure that you will never run out of things to do while you are stationed in the U.K.
Many U.S. Service members also enjoy the proximity to Stansted airport, with inexpensive flights to other destinations in Europe. This means that Suffolk is a great home base for exciting travel opportunities.
What can I do before I arrive?
It is never too early to begin preparing for your move to the U.K. Check out our information about LIVING IN THE U.K. including Suffolk’s US bases, read our WHERE TO LIVE guide to learn about villages, cities and towns in the area. If you have friends or sponsors who are living in the U.K. talk to them about their experiences and what they suggest.
Search our ONLINE PROPERTY DATABASE to learn about properties available for rental. Feel free to fill out our TENANT INFORMATION FORM, so we can be on the lookout for the perfect property for you. By planning ahead, many of our tenants reduce their time in lodging by selecting a few properties to visit when they first arrive, and some even select a property before they arrive with our help.
