Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Maltings Farm Cottage

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9BA, Tel: 01787 310207, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

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

1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD, Tel: 01284 758000, (7 miles, 12kms)

The apex is an award winning music and entertainment venue in the heart of the town of Bury St Edmunds. From Rock to Pop, World to Jazz, Classical to Folk The apex supports a diverse and exciting programme throughout the year.

46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU, Tel: 01787 372958, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

The Cathedral Office, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS, Tel: 01284 748726, (7 miles, 11kms)

Suffolk's cathedral is open daily for visitors, tourist and pilgrims. Tours, shop, restaurant, art exhibitions, music recital all available as well as the daily services.

Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4EX, Tel: 01284 830 799, (2 miles, 3kms)

The Rotunda, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5QE, Tel: 01284 735270, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Ickworth is one of England's most extraordinary houses. A neoclassical mansion with its famous 'Rotunda', it was begun in 1795 as the inspiration of the 4th Earl of Bristol - the 'Earl-Bishop'.

The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EN, Tel: 01787 881320, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ, Tel: 01787 247646, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

17 Market Place, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ, Tel: 01787 248417, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

6 Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ, Tel: 01284 764667, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9AA, Tel: 01787 379228, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR, Tel: 01284 769505, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Go back in time and discover the captivating world of Georgian theatre at the Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds.

Lady Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9RA, Tel: 01787 248207, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD, Tel: 01284 763799, (8 miles, 12kms)

An indoor children's play centre, visit www.wherekidsplay.co.uk or phone (01284) 763799 for further information.

Estate Office, Rougham, Suffolk, IP30 9LZ, Tel: 01359 270091, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Blackthorpe Barn is a sixteenth century thatched barn, set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside which is now an art centre, whose summer season focuses on an exciting programme of classical music and the visual arts.

Coconut House, Hall Street, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JQ, Tel: 01787 466117, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Here you will find art and furniture from over thirty of Britain's most respected artists including a variety of decorative interior accessories.

Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AN, Tel: 01787 374 745, (8 miles, 12kms)

Rural arts centre offering film and live entertainment, classes and other publicly available activities.