Greenacre Lodge – Suffolk’s hidden home stay

Things To Do

Let's Go Exploring

From historic villages and National Trust treasures to Blue Flag beaches and some of the country’s finest eateries, vineyards and breweries, Suffolk and Norfolk have something for everyone.

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Useful Bits & Bobs

Taxi Firms

COVERING HINDERCLAY

DISS
Able Taxis – 01379 640900
John’s Taxis Diss – 01379 640000
Express Diss Taxis – 01379 212020
Diss Town Taxis – 01379 414141

BURY ST. EDMUNDS
BSE Travel – 01284 808808
Bury Travel – 01284 771520
Getaway Cars – 01284 701999 / 733933
CLM Taxis – 07494 554 038
A1 Cars – 01284 766777
Independence Cars – 07576 765 844

Food & Fuel

FOR EMPTY TUMMIES & TANKS

RICKINGHALL
Co-op Food – 5 min. drive

DISS
Morrisons (w/ Fuel) – 18 min. drive
Tesco – 18 min. drive
Aldi – 18 min. drive
M&S Food (w/Fuel) – 18 min. drive

BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Waitrose – 30 min. drive
Tesco (w/ Fuel) – 28 min. drive
ASDA (w/ Fuel) – 35 min. drive
ALDI – 35 min. drive
Sainsbury’s (w/ Fuel) – 31 min. drive

Within 15 Minutes of Greenacre Lodge

There are a number of amenities within the local area surrounding Greenacre Lodge for you to enjoy during your stay. Everything listed in this section is either walkable or within 15 minutes drive, so why not head out and explore the local area?

Wyken Vineyards

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WORKING VINEYARD, WINE TASTINGS, SHOP, RESTAURANTS  | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
14 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 250287

The White Horse

PUB & RESTAURANT | THELNETHAM
5 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898800

Bressingham

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STEAM MUSEUM AND GARDENS | BRESSINGHAM
12 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 686900

5.24 Mile Circular Walk

REDGRAVE, HINDERCLAY (FEN) & THELNETHAM
Takes approximately two hours to walk
Download walking map and directions

The Cross Keys

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PUB & RESTAURANT | REDGRAVE
6 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 779822

Thelnetham Windmill

1 OF 4 PRESERVED TOWER MILLS REMAINING IN SUFFOLK | THELNETHAM
4 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898081 

Redgrave & Lopham Fen

NATURE RESERVE | REDGRAVE
7 min. drive | Google Map
Website

The Greyhound

PUB & RESTAURANT | BOTESDALE
4 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898003

The Bell Inn

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PUB & RESTAURANT | RICKINGHALL
4 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898445

Blue Orchid

CHINESE TAKEAWAY | RICKINGHALL
5 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898288

The Oaksmere

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RESTAURANT, PUB, TERRACE | EYE
15 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 873 940

Botesdale Fish & Chip Shop

TAKEAWAY OR ORDER ONLINE TO COLLECT | BOTESDALE
5 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 898543

Hillcrest

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SHOP, DELI, CAFE & GARDEN CENTRE | STANTON
10 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 250 327

Hinderclay Lakes

FISHING | HINDERCLAY
4 min. drive
Website

Wortham Tea Shop

TEA SHOP | WORTHAM
10 min. drive | Google Map
01379 783 210

Pretty Villages and Nearby Towns

Fancy visiting some of Suffolk’s towns and villages? Below you’ll find a selection worth a look.

Rickinghall & Botesdale

CLOSEST VILLAGE TO HINDERCLAY
4 min. drive | Google Map

Diss

CLOSEST TOWN TO THE NORTH OF HINDERCLAY
17 min. drive | Google Map

Bury St. Edmunds

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CLOSEST TOWN TO THE SOUTH OF HINDERCLAY
28 min. drive | Google Map

Harleston

BUSTLING MARKET TOWN
34 min. drive | Google Map

Bungay

PRETTY VILLAGE TO THE NORTHEAST OF HINDERCLAY
37 min. drive | Google Map | Website

Wymondham

VISIT WYMONDHAM ABBEY
38 min. drive | Google Map

Framlingham

HISTORIC MARKET TOWN WITH CASTLE
46 min. drive | Google Map

Ipswich

SUFFOLK’S COUNTY TOWN
46 min. drive | Google Map

Lavenham

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FAMOUS AS GODRIC’S HOLLOW IN HARRY POTTER
46 min. drive | Google Map

Loddon

ON THE NORFOLK BROADS
46 min. drive | Google Map

Norwich

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NORFOLK’S MAIN CITY
50 min. drive | Google Map

Kersey

PRETTY VILLAGE TO THE SOUTH OF HINDERCLAY
51 min. drive | Google Map

Long Melford

QUAINT AND SLEEPY VILLAGE
51 min. drive | Google Map

Woodbridge

ON THE RIVER DEBEN
54 min. drive | Google Map

Felixstowe

SEASIDE TOWN WITH A BLUE FLAG BEACH
58 min. drive | Google Map

Southwold

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BLUE FLAG BEACH AND AN ICONIC PIER
63 min. drive | Google Map

Lowestoft

BEACHY ALTERNATIVE TO SOUTHWOLD
64 min. drive | Google Map

Aldeburgh

COLOURFUL SEASIDE TOWN
67 min. drive | Google Map

Eating & Drinking

Here you’ll find some fantastic pubs, cafes, bistros, bars, restaurants, bakeries and local takeaways. The list contains both local faves and hidden treasures a little further afield, offering everything from locally-grown produce and fresh seafood, to the perfect Sunday roast, washed down with a tipple or two from talented winemakers and brewers in the area.

PLEASE NOTE: to avoid disappointment, advanced booking is always advised.

FOLK

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CAFE | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
24 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 705099

LARK

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RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
27 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 652244

Spice Cottage

INDIAN RESTAURANT | DISS
17 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 640222

The Bull Freehouse

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GORGEOUS PUB | TROSTON
18 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 269820

The Trowel & Hammer

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LOVELY OLD PUB  | COTTON
14 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01449 701201

The Cosy Club

BUZZY COCKTAIL SPOT | NORWICH
51 min. drive | Google Map
Website 

The Auberge

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PUB & RESTAURANT | YAXLEY
20 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 771000

The Low House (The King's Head)

PUB & RESTAURANT | LAXFIELD
36 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 798395

The Old Ram

PUB & RESTAURANT | TIVETSHALL ST. MARY
21 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 676794

The White Horse

PUB & RESTAURANT | STOKE ASH
22 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 678222

Lee's Cottage

CHINESE TAKEAWAY | EYE
20 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 870822

The Four Horseshoes

PUB & RESTAURANT | THORNHAM MAGNA
16 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 678777

The Queen's Head

PUB & RESTAURANT | EYE
21 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 870153

The Black Horse

PUB & RESTAURANT | THORNDON
21 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 678523

The Angel

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RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
27 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 714000

SOUL Cafe

CAFE | HARLESTON
25 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 853451

The Suffolk Cafe

NEWLY OPENED | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
22 min. drive | Google Map

The Swan

BAR & RESTAURANT | LAVENHAM
43 min. drive | Google Map
Website01787 247477

Damson and Wilde

BAR & RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
29 min. drive | Google Map
Website |
01284 648899

Forage Kitchen

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UNIQUE DINING | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
26 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 720350

The Swan

PUB & DINING | HOXNE
21 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 668275

Maison Bleue

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RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
28 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 760623

Pea Porridge

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MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
28 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 700200

Upstairs at the Mill | Tipi on the Stream

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TWO RESTAURANTS | TUDDENHAM MILL
38 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01638 713552

Lucy's Pizzeria

RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
24 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 834001

The Packhorse Inn

PUB & RESTAURANT | MOULTON
40 min. drive | Google Map
Website

Ickworth Hotel

RESTAURANT | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
38 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 735350

husk

WEEKLY SUPPER CLUB | THORINGTON
52 min. drive | Google Map
Website

The Brewers

PUB & RESTAURANT | RATTLESDEN
30 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01449 736377

The Leaping Hare | The Moonshine Café

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WYKEN VINEYARDS | STANTON
14 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 250262

Don Txoko

BASQUE GRILL & TAPAS | NORWICH
52 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01603 633979

BRICK

PIZZERIA | NORWICH
51 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01603 620661

Benedicts

EXCEPTIONAL BRITISH | NORWICH
52 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 250262

The Unruly Pig

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MULTI-AWARD WINNING GASTROPUB | BROMESWELL
59 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01394 460310

Watson and Walpole

NEIGHBOURHOOD ITALIAN | FRAMLINGHAM
45 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01728 666556

1921 Angel Hill

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MODERN FOOD, PERIOD SETTING | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
28 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 704870

The Suffolk

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SEAFRONT RESTAURANT | ALDEBURGH-ON-SEA
67 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 07831 601411

Sutherland House

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COASTAL GEM | SOUTHWOLD
63 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01502 724 544

Sole Bay Fish Co.

FISH & CHIPS IN TWO LOCATIONS | SOUTHWOLD
62 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01502 724241

Mowgli

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INDIAN STREET FOOD | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
26 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 245 510

Bistro On The Quay

BISTRO WITH WINE TASTING | IPSWICH
54 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 286677

Waterfront Inn

PUB OVERLOOKING MERE WATERFRONT | DISS
19 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 652695

L'Hexagone

FRENCH BISTRO | NORWICH
53 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01603 926886

Bombai

INDIAN STREET FOOD | NORWICH
52 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01603 853045

Haggle

MIDDLE EASTERN | NORWICH
53 min. drive | Google Map
Website

Earsham Street Delicatessen

A DESTINATION DELI | BUNGAY
36 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 894754

Giddens & Thompson

FRUIT & VEGETABLES  | BUNGAY
36 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 897944

Green Dragon

FREEHOUSE AND BREWERY | BUNGAY
34 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 892681

The Belgian Monk

LARGE SELECTION OF BEERS | NORWICH
51 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 289748

The Weeping Willow

LOVELY FOOD, STYLISH SETTING | BARROW
37 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 771881

The Maybush Inn

RIVERSIDE SETTING | WALDRINGFIELD
56 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 736215

The Bildeston Crown

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15TH CENTURY COACHING INN | BILDESTON
39 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 289748

Butt and Oyster

RIVERSIDE VIEWS | IPSWICH
50 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 780764

The Boot

AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY PUB | FRESTON
46 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 780722

No.5 Angel Hill

BISTRO AND WINE BAR | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
25 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 700853

The Friendly Loaf

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WHOLESALE BAKERY, SERVES THE PUBLIC | JUST OUTSIDE BURY ST. EDMUNDS
31 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 07502 164894

Martha's Barn Café at Otley Hall

CAFÉ SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS | OTLEY
37 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 553 585

PINCH

LOVELY CAFÉ ON MAPLE FARM | KELSALE
57 min. drive | Google Map
Website

The Black Dog Deli

DELI AND BISTRO | HALESWORTH
41 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 07738 774361

Two Magpies Bakery

BAKERY AND CAFÉ | SOUTHWOLD
51 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01502 726120

Emmett's Smokehouse

CAFÉ AND PURVEYOR OF FIND FOODS | PEASENHALL
42 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01728 660250

Britten Pears

FOOD HALL AND RANGE OF RESTAURANTS  | SNAPE MALTINGS
61 min. drive | Google Map
Website01728 688303

Harriet's

1920s TEA ROOM AND CAFÉ | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
27 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01284 756256

The Anchor

GORGEOUS PUB | WALBERSWICK
64 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01502 722112

Amadines Café

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN  | DISS
17 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01379 640449

Midgar Coffee

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AWARD-WINNING COFFEE SHOP | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
29 min. drive | Google Map
Website 

Farm Shops

Norfolk and Suffolk are famed for farming, with the counties producing and supplying fresh produce to people throughout the UK. We’re lucky enough to have these amazing growers on our doorstep, so below you’ll find a list of local farm shops, packed full of fresh, local ingredients, direct from the field to your table.

The Milk Shed from Fen Farm Dairy

LOCAL FARM SHOP  | A140 (ROY HUMPHREY’S SITE)
17 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 892350

Fen Farm Dairy

 ORIGINAL FARM SHOP | BUNGAY
43 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 892350

Suffolk Food Hall

BIGGEST FARM SHOP IN SUFFOLK | IPSWICH
45 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 786610

Hollow Trees Farm

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EXCELLENT DAY OUT & FARM SHOP  | SEMER
49 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01449 741247

La Hogue Farm Shop

FARM SHOP & LOVELY CAFÉ | CHIPPENHAM
44 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01638 751128

Alder Carr Farm

FARM SHOP, GARDEN CENTRE & CAFÉ | NEEDHAM MARKET
35 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01449 720820

Grange Farm Shop

WONDERFUL RANGE OF PRODUCTS | HASKETON
49 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 735610

Maple Farm

ORGANIC LOCAL PRODUCE | KELSALE
58 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01728 652000

Emmerdale Farm Shop

FARM SHOP | SAXMUNDHAM
50 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01728 668648

Sunnyside Farm Shop

QUALITY PRODUCE | RICKINGHALL
6 min. drive | Google Map

Hillcrest

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SHOP, DELI, CAFE & GARDEN CENTRE | STANTON
10 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01359 250 327

Spas and Relaxation

Looking to truly pamper yourself? Why not book a treatment or two at one of Suffolk’s relaxing spas?

The Gainsborough

AWARD-WINNING DAY SPA | CAVENDISH
56 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01787 279009

Weaver's House Spa (The Swan)

HIDDEN GARDEN SPA | LAVENHAM
46 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01787 246246

Spa Kesgrave Hall

SPA WITH OUTDOOR POOL | KESGRAVE
57 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 855105

Days Out, Attractions & Historical Sites

Heading out for the day? There’s something for everyone in Suffolk and Norfolk, so get Google Maps fired up and get exploring.

St Mary's Church

THE VILLAGE CHURCH  | HINDERCLAY
3 min. walk | Google Map
Website 

Day Boat Trips on the Broads

OUR NEAREST DAY HIRE LOCATIONS
Brundall (on the River Yare through Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve)
51 min. drive | Google Map 

Beccles (on the River Waveney)
61 min. drive | Google Map |

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Captain Hook Canoes

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CANOE OR KAYAK ON THE RIVER WAVENEY
29 min. drive | Google Map
Website
07527 050 799

Imperial War Museum

HUGE MUSEUM | DUXFORD
60 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 020 7416 5000

Norfolk Motorcycle Museum

OVER 150 MOTORBIKES IN THE COLLECTION
70 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01692 406266

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION | FLIXTON
32 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01986 896644

Camel Park Oasis

RIDE CAMELS | LINSTEAD
32 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 07836 734 748
*Tip – bring cash, as card machines can lose signal

Thorington Theatre

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OPEN AIR AMPHITHEATRE | SOUTHWOLD
52 min. drive | Google Map
Website

Theatre Royal

SOLE SURVIVING EXAMPLE OF A REGENCY PLAYHOUSE IN THE UK | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
31 min. drive | Google Map
Website

Thetford Forest

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18,730 HECTARES OF CYCLING, WALKING, GO APE & MORE | THETFORD
25 min. drive | Google Map 
Website 

Jimmy's Farm

TV PRESENTER, JIMMY DOHERTY’S FARM | IPSWICH
45 min. drive | Google Map
Website
01473 604206

Kentwell

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN TUDOR SUFFOLK | LONG MELFORD
 49 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01787 310207

Easton Farm Park

FAMILY FUN WHATEVER THE WEATHER | EASTON
48 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01728 746475

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

CATHEDRAL TOURS | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
28 min. drive | Google Map
Website 

Newmarket Racecourse

A DAY AT THE RACES | NEWMARKET
 49 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 0344 579 3019

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

THE ‘MIDDY’ IS SUFFOLK’S ONLY STANDARD GAUGE HERITAGE RAILWAY | STOWMARKET
24 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | Site 01449 766899 | Office 01449 766874

Wroxham Barns

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SHOP | EAT | FAMILY FARM FUN | WROXHAM
58 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01603 783762

Helmingham Hall & Gardens

WRIGHTS CAFÉ IN THE GROUNDS | NEWMARKET
 39 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01473 890799

Framlingham Castle

ONCE A STRONGHOLD FOR THE DUKES OF NORFOLK | WOODBRIDGE
45 min. drive | Google Map 
Website 

Sutton Hoo

NATIONAL TRUST | WOODBRIDGE
61 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01394 389700

Flatford

THE HOME OF CONSTABLE | EAST BERGHOLT
 54 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01206 297201

The Corn Hall

THEATRE, CINEMA, EVENTS | DISS
15 min. drive | Google Map 
Website 

UK Paintball (Thetford Forest)

ACTION-PACKED PAINTBALLING | THETFORD
24 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 0800 170 1555

Explore 4x4

OFF-ROADING & QUAD BIKE ADVENTURES | THETFORD
 24 min. drive | Google Map
Website | 01787 320640

Grimes Graves

NEOLITHIC FLINT MINES | THETFORD
34 min. drive | Google Map 
Website 

Dutch Barn Nursery

SMALL GARDEN CENTRE AND BEEHIVE COFFEE SHOP | BLO’ NORTON
9 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01953 681182

Plantation Garden

HIDDEN QUARRY GARDEN DATING BACK TO 1856 | NORWICH
52 min. drive | Google Map 
Website

The English Distillery

ENGLAND’S OLDEST WHISKEY DISTILLERY
19 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01953 717939

Ampersand Brew Co.

MICROBREWERY TASTINGS AND TOURS
17 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01379 643944

Finbows Yard

LOCAL SHOPPING, MARKET, GIN DISTILLERY
13 min. drive | Google Map 
Website

The Apex

THEATRE | BURY ST. EDMUNDS
28 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01284 758000

West Stow Country Park

ANGLO SAXON VILLAGE | WEST STOW
30 min. drive | Google Map 
Website | 01284 728718

ROARR!

UK’S LARGEST DINOSAUR PARK | NORWICH
53 min. drive | Google Map 
Website

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