Layham is a small village and a civil parish in southern Suffolk, England, situated between the town of Hadleigh, and the neighbouring village of Raydon.

The civil parish contains the villages Upper Layham and Lower Layham, separated by the River Brett. It is part of the Babergh district and falls within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.

It has a church, St Andrew's, and a public house, the Queen's Head, both situated in Lower Layham. More information on these and other aspects of Layham appear on the parish council's website.

History

Layham is mentioned in the Little Domesday book.

Notable residents

• Thomas D'Oyly (16th C), antiquary.

Listed buildings

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