Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of 1 West End Cottages
1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD, Tel: 01284 758000, (2 miles, 3kms)
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.
Concert Hall
Highwaymans, Risby, Suffolk, IP28 6QP, Tel: 01284 810283, (3 miles, 5kms)
The Gallery Highwaymans is a beautiful, newly refurbished space, housing eclectic exhibitions which can include contemporary art, photography, antique furniture, textiles, crafts and sculpture and jewellery.
Art Gallery
The Cathedral Office, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS, Tel: 01284 748726, (2 miles, 4kms)
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.
Cathedral
Group Visits
Educational Visits
6 Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ, Tel: 01284 764667, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Information Centre
The Rotunda, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5QE, Tel: 01284 735270, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
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'.
Historic House
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR, Tel: 01284 769505, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Go back in time and discover the captivating world of Georgian theatre at the Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds.
Theatre
Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HG, Tel: 01284 728718, Email, (3 miles, 6kms)
Country park with nature trail, paths and bird hides. Large car park with picnic area. Visitor centre with information, cafeteria, shop and adventure playground.
Country Park
Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HG, Tel: 01284 728718, Email, (3 miles, 6kms)
Unique reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village built on the site of an original settlement. Archaeological finds are displayed in a specially built centre.
Historic Site
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DX, Tel: 01284 757160, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
Local history museum housed in a medieval building with local history and changing collections in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.
Museum
Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD, Tel: 01284 763799, (2 miles, 3kms)
An indoor children's play centre, visit www.wherekidsplay.co.uk or phone (01284) 763799 for further information.
Children's Playground
The Hall Close, Icklingham, Suffolk, IP28 6PU, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)
Dating largely from the 14th century, the quality of workmanship reflects the prosperity in the region at the time. The atmospheric interior has a fine arcade and cornices, elegant window tracery and excellent medieval stained glass.
Church
Lackford Lakes Reserve Centre, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
Lackford Lakes is 121 hectares of wetland, woodland, scrub and sandy heath created from former gravel pits, that lies beside the River Lark.
Nature Reserve
Garden
Mill Road, Pakenham, Suffolk, IP31 2NB, Tel: 01284 724075, (7 miles, 10kms)
Suffolk's last working water mill, producing traditional stone ground flour. Beautiful setting with garden by the millpond, guided tours, tearoom, shop and special events.
Watermill
Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2NB, Tel: 01284 728541, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
A small bird rich wetland area, suitable for visiting all year round.
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30, Tel: 01284 757092, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
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.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RT, Tel: 01284 769505, (2 miles, 4kms)
St Mary's Church
Estate Office, Rougham, Suffolk, IP30 9LZ, Tel: 01359 270091, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)
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.
