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Local Attractions
See www.visitsuffolk.org for more info, pubs and restaurants
RUSHBROOKE A small village of twenty houses, the farm, stud and church. There are nice walks
through the fields. We can lend you an O.S. map to follow them.
BURY ST EDMUNDS Named after the Saxon King -Saint Edmund, who was king of the East Angles. He was killed by the Danes in 869AD. The ruins of the Abbey are surrounded by the Abbey Gardens.
• Bury St Edmunds Cathedral
• Theatre Royal –Recently restored Grade 1 listed Regency Theatre built in 1819 www.theatreroyal.org
• The Apex – a new performance space – www.theapex.co.uk
• Moyses House Museum (www.moyseshall.org) and Smiths Row Art Gallery
• The Nutshell Pub – probably the smallest pub in the UK
• Markets on Wednesday and Saturday. Lots of independent shops especially in St Johns Street.
• Green King Brewery – Tours of brewery - www.greeneking.co.uk
IXWORTH HOUSE, PARK AND GARDEN National Trust House
LAVENHAM AND KERSEY – 2 Medieval Villages 15 and 30 minutes away. Lucy’s neighbours as a child were Kersey Pottery, fantastic stoneware. www.kerseypottery.co.uk
LONG MELFORD – Lots of antique shops and two stately homes to visit- Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall.
WEST STOW ANGLO SAXON VILLAGE. Fascinating reconstructed village and Country Park. – www.weststow.org
THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex. A must for serious plantsmen only 45mins away and an absolute joy. www.bethchatto.co.uk
BURY ST EDMUNDS Named after the Saxon King -Saint Edmund, who was king of the East Angles. He was killed by the Danes in 869AD. The ruins of the Abbey are surrounded by the Abbey Gardens.
• Bury St Edmunds Cathedral
• Theatre Royal –Recently restored Grade 1 listed Regency Theatre built in 1819 www.theatreroyal.org
• The Apex – a new performance space – www.theapex.co.uk
• Moyses House Museum (www.moyseshall.org) and Smiths Row Art Gallery
• The Nutshell Pub – probably the smallest pub in the UK
• Markets on Wednesday and Saturday. Lots of independent shops especially in St Johns Street.
• Green King Brewery – Tours of brewery - www.greeneking.co.uk
IXWORTH HOUSE, PARK AND GARDEN National Trust House
LAVENHAM AND KERSEY – 2 Medieval Villages 15 and 30 minutes away. Lucy’s neighbours as a child were Kersey Pottery, fantastic stoneware. www.kerseypottery.co.uk
LONG MELFORD – Lots of antique shops and two stately homes to visit- Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall.
WEST STOW ANGLO SAXON VILLAGE. Fascinating reconstructed village and Country Park. – www.weststow.org
THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex. A must for serious plantsmen only 45mins away and an absolute joy. www.bethchatto.co.uk
• Bury St Edmunds – 3 miles – 10 minutes drive
• Lavenham – 10 miles - 15 minutes drive
• Newmarket – 25 miles – 30 minutes drive
• Cambridge – 30miles – 40 minutes drive
• Aldeburgh - Coast - One hour
• Constable Country – 45mins. Flatford Mill and Dedham
• Lavenham – 10 miles - 15 minutes drive
• Newmarket – 25 miles – 30 minutes drive
• Cambridge – 30miles – 40 minutes drive
• Aldeburgh - Coast - One hour
• Constable Country – 45mins. Flatford Mill and Dedham