ESCAPE IN SUFFOLK

THINGS TO DO

LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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West Stow Country Park, Bury St Edmunds

There is plenty to discover at West Stow Country Park. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the two bird hides and bird feeding area, as well as a lake and the River Lark, plus there’s an adventure playground for children, making it an ideal family destination.

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Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just six miles from Aldeburgh. Riverside arts complex with galleries, concert hall and independent shops.

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Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers. It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime.

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The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances.

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Wyken Farmer’s Market, Stanton

A weekly Saturday market offering local produce, crafts, and more, set in the picturesque grounds of Wyken Vineyards. A Farmers’ Market on a farm produced by farmers for local people.

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Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

Discover the extraordinary people and pivotal events that form the Guildhall’s unique history. Bury St Edmunds Guildhall has a remarkable 800-year history. From courtroom dramas to kidnappings, and medieval feasts to top-secret missions.

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Places to Visit

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Stowmarket

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is Suffolk’s only standard gauge heritage railway, offering steam open days and events to the general public. Services are normally steam operated on both standard open days and special event days.

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Daffodils in March at Nowton Park
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Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds

Explore 200 acres of landscaped gardens, featuring a maze shaped like an oak tree and an arboretum with trees from around the world. Dogs are welcome on leads, and there’s a café with indoor and outdoor seating for dog owners.

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Places to Visit

St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk’s cathedral, blending ancient and modern architecture, stands as a place of worship and community in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. Open daily to visitors, it offers a space for reflection, learning, and exploration.

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Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

A beautifully maintained 14-acre park set amidst the historic ruins of a former Benedictine Abbey. Features include vibrant floral displays, a sensory garden, a children’s play area, and an aviary.

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