The Best of suffolk
guide to West Suffolk

Coachman’s Cottage
29 Bear Street
The Hay Loft
5-6 Church Walk
Rooksey Green Farm Barn
The Old Piggery

EATING & DRINKING OUT in West Suffolk

The Great House - 'Britain's top 100 Restaurants' Sunday Times in association with Harden's Guide

Bizzi Beans Cafe at Cherry Lane Garden Centre, Long Melford

Black Lion Hotel & Restaurant, Long Melford

The Plough Inn, Rede, Bury St Edmunds

The Six Bells, Horringer

The White Horse, Whepstead Village, Bury St Edmunds

Pea Porridge, Bury St Edmunds. Winner of the Hardens UK Best Newcomer Restaurant 2011 award.

The Queen's Head, Hawkedon, Bury St Edmunds. A typically English pub with a thatched roof, rustic charm and excellent food.

The Leaping Hare restaurant and bistro at Wyken vineyards A beautiful setting. Massive converted barn like New England with excellent food and a Well stocked shop - a mixture of home wares (china, glass etc.) and clothes all handpicked by the owner. One of my favourite places to visit." Vicky, owner of Rooksey Green Farm Barn

Strada Italian Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds “Fantastic, rustic, high quality pizzas and pastas at a reasonable price – a real treat!" Kathryn, Best Escapes

The swan, LavenhamLovely for afternoon tea

EATING & DRINKING IN

Italian Market, Lavenham 19 June 2011 from 10am

Regular Farmers Markets in Lavenham on Sundays once a month

WHERE TO VISIT in West Suffolk

The Seascapes Gallery in Clare Supporting local Suffolk artists.

Newmarket Racecourse - Horse Racing and Concerts

Ickworth House, Horringer "Horringer is home to Ickworth House, home of the historic and eccentric Hervey (pronounced Harvey) family. Set in 1,500 acres of grounds, which seem to go on forever, the house is a giant rotunda, stack full of famous paintings, and has been under the care of the National Trust since 1956.” – Peter Woodman, travel journalist, stayed at The Old Piggery

High Lodge, Brandon. There is lots to do for children, great cycling and mountain biking.  There are a variety of trails rated Blue, Red and not for the faint hearted - Black Route which includes plenty of bomb holes

GO APe, TheTFORDHigh wire fun in the trees

Crooked House Gallery, Lavenham www.crookedhousegallery.co.uk

The Mill House Hotel Sudbury "Beautiful setting – lovely for morning coffee or afternoon tea with wonderful views across the water meadows. Also has an interesting restaurant.” – Vicky Bianco, owner of Rooksey Green Farm Barn

Gainsborough’s House and garden, Sudbury "Both informative and pleasurable with a little coffee shop and tables outside overlooking the ancient garden.” – Vicky, owner of Rooksey Green Farm Barn

Bury St Edmunds "While in Bury, visit the Abbey Gardens and the Cathedral. The recently restored and renovated Georgian Theatre is a delight. There is an arts cinema as well as a multplex. Large central market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Beautiful houses on network of attractive streets. Also new shopping centre and acres of parking” – Vicky, owner of Rooksey Green Farm Barn

Sporting Activities in West Suffolk

Lavenham Lawn Tennis Club

Golf at Newton and Stoke by Nayland

Swimming – Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds

Cycle Hire – Sudbury

National Stud - Newmarket

Hot air ballooning – Ipswich

Cross Green Fisheries at Cockfield – Trout Fishing. 01284 828323

Retail Therapy in West Suffolk

The Arc shopping centre – Bury St Edmunds

The Bead Boutique, Long Melford "A treasure trove for those who love crafts!" Kathryn, Best of Suffolk

Vintage Pink gifts, crafts and homewares, http://vintagepinkonline.co.uk/

Tapestry Gallery, Lavenham

J and J Baker Antiques, Lavenham

Secret West Suffolk

Exploring Lavenham Audio Tour http://www.lavenham.co.uk/tour/

West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village http://www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/play/weststow-asv.cfm

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