Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Potash Farm Cottage

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9BA, Tel: 01787 310207, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Moated Tudor Mansion 'a little great house of magical beauty'. Exterior almost unaltered. The present owners have recovered and extended the once noted gardens.

Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4EX, Tel: 01284 830 799, (5 miles, 8kms)

46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU, Tel: 01787 372958, (8 miles, 13kms)

Gainsborough’s House is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA and shows an outstanding collection of his work. A varied programme of temporary exhibitions is also on show throughout the year. Gift, coffee shop and garden.

17 Market Place, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ, Tel: 01787 248417, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

The Gallery, a splendid beamed area with historic arches, houses exhibitions by local and national artists.

Lady Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9RA, Tel: 01787 248207, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Lindsey, Suffolk, IP7 6QA, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

The chapel was almost certainly built to serve the nearby Castle of Lindsey, the earthwork remains of which are visible some 250m to the south-east, and it was probably founded by the de Cockfield family.

Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ, Tel: 01787 247646, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus Christi, now a local museum, shop and tearoom.

The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EN, Tel: 01787 881320, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9AA, Tel: 01787 379228, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

Melford Hall, the home of the Hyde Parker family, is an unassuming mellow brick mansion full of surprises with modern family photographs side-by-side with Tudor portraits, historic porcelain, naval artefacts and Beatrix Potter memorabilia.

Station Road, Dereham, Suffolk, NR19 1DS, Tel: 01362 696910, (6 miles, 9kms)

Big Apple is a family entertainment centre featuring attractions for all ages including ten pin bowling, Laser Quest, kids play, pool, video games, bar/grill and late bar.

Wattisham Airfield, Wattisham, Suffolk, IP7 7RA, Tel: 01449 678189, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Wattisham Airfield Museum houses an extensive photographic record, models, artefacts and memorabilia depicting the history and squadrons based at the station.

Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Bradfield Woods is a working wood that has been under continuous management since 1252, supplying local needs for pinewood and hazel products.

1 Addison Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2YW, Tel: 01787 311143, (7 miles, 11kms)

7 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PR, Tel: 01787 247865, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

The CROOKED HOUSE GALLERY is in the heart of Lavenham - a Suffolk village famous for its preserved medieval timbered buildings built by wealthy cloth merchants in the 15th century.

High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PT, Tel: 01787 249451, (2 miles, 3kms)

Brook Farm, Buxhall, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 3DH, Tel: 01449 736363, (6 miles, 10kms)

Further Street, Assington, Suffolk, CO10 5LD, Tel: 01787 210483, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

We offer a range of courses using a variety of mediums, including Water Colour, Pastels, Acrylic and Drawing & Charcoal workshops.

Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30, Tel: 01284 757092, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Previously a country estate with 170 acres of woodland and pasture. Some formal recreation. All-weather pitch and 2 football pitches. Park centre open weekends.