It is located 2 miles west of Halesworth, its post town.

[1][2] Chediston has a parish church, dedicated to St Mary.

The bulk of the current building dates from the 13th century and the 15th century, although there are traces of Norman stonework, and some Victorian restoration features, including much of the glass.

[5] There is a dispersed settlement at Chediston Green lying about half a mile away from the church to the north.

The pub at Chediston Green, named The Duke of Wellington, is now closed and has been converted into a private dwelling.