Guidebook for Withersdale Street - The Broken Dish, B&B Cottage Apartment

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Guidebook for Withersdale Street - The Broken Dish, B&B Cottage Apartment

Sightseeing

The country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Sandringham Estate
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The country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen.
Grand House - The one from the famous English Heritage Youtube series with Mrs Crocombe.
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Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End Road
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Grand House - The one from the famous English Heritage Youtube series with Mrs Crocombe.
Grand House - Wonderful. Breath-taking Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows. Also famous for being Anne Boleyn's family home.
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Blickling Estate
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Grand House - Wonderful. Breath-taking Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows. Also famous for being Anne Boleyn's family home.
Grand House - Historically home to the Earls of Bristol, the family of Lady Elizabeth Foster, later the Duchess of Devonshire. Elizabeth is famous by her relationship with the 5th Duke of Devonshire and his first wife Georgiana Cavendish, the previous Duchess of Devonshire. (The film: The Duchess)
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Ickworth House, Park and Gardens
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Grand House - Historically home to the Earls of Bristol, the family of Lady Elizabeth Foster, later the Duchess of Devonshire. Elizabeth is famous by her relationship with the 5th Duke of Devonshire and his first wife Georgiana Cavendish, the previous Duchess of Devonshire. (The film: The Duchess)
Grand House - One of the finest private houses in East Anglia typically used for events
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Somerleyton Hall
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Grand House - One of the finest private houses in East Anglia typically used for events
Grand House - 15th century moated manor house
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Oxburgh Hall
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Grand House - 15th century moated manor house
Church (ruin) - A dramatic Medieval ruin on the Suffolk coast. Covehithe's quiet beach is about 100 m away. The coastline in the Covehithe area suffers from the highest rate of erosion in the UK and there has been a significant loss of land and buildings... So it is worth a visit while its still possible.
The Church of Saint Andrew Covehithe
Mill Lane
Church (ruin) - A dramatic Medieval ruin on the Suffolk coast. Covehithe's quiet beach is about 100 m away. The coastline in the Covehithe area suffers from the highest rate of erosion in the UK and there has been a significant loss of land and buildings... So it is worth a visit while its still possible.
Grand House & Beach/ Nature/ Dining - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... 'Holkham Hall is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture, and the severity of its design is closer to Palladio's ideals than many of the other numerous Palladian style houses of the period. It is the ancestral home of the Coke family, the Earls of Leicester of Holkham.' ~Wikipedia. England's largest national nature reserve, two beaches, and various restaurants are also here. www.holkham.co.uk/visiting/the-hall/introduction
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Holkham Hall
Holkham Road
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Grand House & Beach/ Nature/ Dining - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... 'Holkham Hall is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture, and the severity of its design is closer to Palladio's ideals than many of the other numerous Palladian style houses of the period. It is the ancestral home of the Coke family, the Earls of Leicester of Holkham.' ~Wikipedia. England's largest national nature reserve, two beaches, and various restaurants are also here. www.holkham.co.uk/visiting/the-hall/introduction
FAMOUS TOWN - In the county of Essex, but suitably close for a day trip. There is tons to do and see in the town which has architecture and sites from several distinct periods in history: Roman, Medeival, Tudor and Georgian. Look for individual mentions of specific sites such as Colchester Roman Circus (anciant Roman) Colchester Castle (medieval) and Holytrees Museum (Georgian). Many sites are free. Reccommended!.... NOTE: Direct trains run from Diss station to Colchester station, but with the drive to the train and a 20 minute walk to sights like the castle, it is quicker and easier to drive.
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Colchester Town station
Saint Botolph's Circus
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FAMOUS TOWN - In the county of Essex, but suitably close for a day trip. There is tons to do and see in the town which has architecture and sites from several distinct periods in history: Roman, Medeival, Tudor and Georgian. Look for individual mentions of specific sites such as Colchester Roman Circus (anciant Roman) Colchester Castle (medieval) and Holytrees Museum (Georgian). Many sites are free. Reccommended!.... NOTE: Direct trains run from Diss station to Colchester station, but with the drive to the train and a 20 minute walk to sights like the castle, it is quicker and easier to drive.
FAMOUS VILLAGE / ARCHITECTURE - Lavenham is a particularly pretty village towards the south end of Suffolk. It is noted for its iconic medieval buildings which include a 15th-century church, several half-timbered houses and its stunning, whitewashed guildhall. In the medieval period it was among the 20 wealthiest settlements in England, which the number of fine buildings of the period attests to.
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Lavenham
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FAMOUS VILLAGE / ARCHITECTURE - Lavenham is a particularly pretty village towards the south end of Suffolk. It is noted for its iconic medieval buildings which include a 15th-century church, several half-timbered houses and its stunning, whitewashed guildhall. In the medieval period it was among the 20 wealthiest settlements in England, which the number of fine buildings of the period attests to.
FAMOUS TOWN - Bury St Edmunds is a historic town on the west side of Suffolk. Originally called Beodericsworth, the town as built by Abbot Baldwin around 1080. There is an eclectic mixture of quaint, historic sights, modern, upmarket amenities and big industry in the large town. Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Abbey gardens are near the town centre. Other notable sights include Ickworth House, Moyse's Hall Museum, Nowton Park, The Norman Tower, Hardwick Heath, St Mary's Church and a Holocaust memorial. Greene King brewery is here and British Sugar, which processes all sugar beet grown in the United Kingdom has one of its main processing factories on the outskirts.
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Bury St Edmunds
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FAMOUS TOWN - Bury St Edmunds is a historic town on the west side of Suffolk. Originally called Beodericsworth, the town as built by Abbot Baldwin around 1080. There is an eclectic mixture of quaint, historic sights, modern, upmarket amenities and big industry in the large town. Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Abbey gardens are near the town centre. Other notable sights include Ickworth House, Moyse's Hall Museum, Nowton Park, The Norman Tower, Hardwick Heath, St Mary's Church and a Holocaust memorial. Greene King brewery is here and British Sugar, which processes all sugar beet grown in the United Kingdom has one of its main processing factories on the outskirts.
CASTLE - Magnificent, intact 12th century fortress. Only about 10 miles away. Of the large, intact, British castles, it's closest to the house. Great 1/2 day trip close to the house, with lovely restaurant options in the town... => www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/framlingham-castle
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Framlingham Castle
Church Street
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CASTLE - Magnificent, intact 12th century fortress. Only about 10 miles away. Of the large, intact, British castles, it's closest to the house. Great 1/2 day trip close to the house, with lovely restaurant options in the town... => www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/framlingham-castle
CASTLE - largely considered to be the best preserved, Norman keep in England. The castle fortifications and outbuildings were built by the de Veres family in the late 11th and early 12th centuries.... NOTE: While Hedingham Castle remains a family home, the Norman keep and grounds are open to the public from Easter to October. => www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
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Hedingham Castle
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CASTLE - largely considered to be the best preserved, Norman keep in England. The castle fortifications and outbuildings were built by the de Veres family in the late 11th and early 12th centuries.... NOTE: While Hedingham Castle remains a family home, the Norman keep and grounds are open to the public from Easter to October. => www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
CASTLE (ruins) - One of many early, Medieval castles in East Anglia built or owned by the Bigod family (Earls of Norfolk). Later the castle was passed down to the famous/infamous Dukes of Norfolk, the Howards. It 1987 the existing Duke of Norfolk gave the castle to the town of Bungay. Not a huge amount to see, but still impressive and very close to the house... A great option if you make a late start and don't really feel like driving and/or don't feel like crowds. Also definitely, a bonus if you are eating out in the town or otherwise visiting Bungay anyway.
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Bigod Castle, Bungay
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CASTLE (ruins) - One of many early, Medieval castles in East Anglia built or owned by the Bigod family (Earls of Norfolk). Later the castle was passed down to the famous/infamous Dukes of Norfolk, the Howards. It 1987 the existing Duke of Norfolk gave the castle to the town of Bungay. Not a huge amount to see, but still impressive and very close to the house... A great option if you make a late start and don't really feel like driving and/or don't feel like crowds. Also definitely, a bonus if you are eating out in the town or otherwise visiting Bungay anyway.
CASTLE - Stunning! 'One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks.' ~ English Heritage ... Castle Rising would have been in all the home decor magazines if they existed in Medieval times. A little farther out, but lots to feast your eyes on. Definitely recommended if you love castles and architecture..... NOTE: Castle Acre Castle, Castle Acre Priory and Creake Abbey are relatively nearby. => castlerising.com --&-- www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-rising-castle
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Castle Rising
Lynn Road
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CASTLE - Stunning! 'One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks.' ~ English Heritage ... Castle Rising would have been in all the home decor magazines if they existed in Medieval times. A little farther out, but lots to feast your eyes on. Definitely recommended if you love castles and architecture..... NOTE: Castle Acre Castle, Castle Acre Priory and Creake Abbey are relatively nearby. => castlerising.com --&-- www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-rising-castle
CASTLE (ruins) - An 11th-century motte and bailey castle with substantial 12th-century curtain walls. The castle stands atop an earlier Saxon mound that was uncommon, high ground in north Suffolk... Castle fortifications were very plentiful in East Anglia in the Medieval period. The castle at Eye is one of a handful of castle ruins from the period, positioned within a short distance of the house. Admittedly not much is left to see, but a day of several castle ruins would be an interesting option. A bonus is there are much fewer tourists to share your experience with at these sites. Nostalgic, alternative day out for historians, Medieval reenactors, castle and siege enthusiasts.
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Eye Castle
35 Castle St
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CASTLE (ruins) - An 11th-century motte and bailey castle with substantial 12th-century curtain walls. The castle stands atop an earlier Saxon mound that was uncommon, high ground in north Suffolk... Castle fortifications were very plentiful in East Anglia in the Medieval period. The castle at Eye is one of a handful of castle ruins from the period, positioned within a short distance of the house. Admittedly not much is left to see, but a day of several castle ruins would be an interesting option. A bonus is there are much fewer tourists to share your experience with at these sites. Nostalgic, alternative day out for historians, Medieval reenactors, castle and siege enthusiasts.
CASTLE (ruins) - Mettingham Castle was formed by Sir John de Norwich, who was given a licence to crenellate his existing manor house on the site in 1342. In the 21st century a major renovation project occurred at the castle to repair the worsening damage, involving a grant of £330,000 by English Heritage.... One of several castle ruins near the house and in reasonable proximity to one another. A day of several castle ruins would be an interesting alternative to one of the larger, more popular, intact castles. A bonus is there are much fewer tourists to share your experience with at these sites. Nostalgic, alternative day out for historians, Medieval reenactors, castle and siege enthusiasts.
Mettingham Castle Lodge & CastleView Vacations
CASTLE (ruins) - Mettingham Castle was formed by Sir John de Norwich, who was given a licence to crenellate his existing manor house on the site in 1342. In the 21st century a major renovation project occurred at the castle to repair the worsening damage, involving a grant of £330,000 by English Heritage.... One of several castle ruins near the house and in reasonable proximity to one another. A day of several castle ruins would be an interesting alternative to one of the larger, more popular, intact castles. A bonus is there are much fewer tourists to share your experience with at these sites. Nostalgic, alternative day out for historians, Medieval reenactors, castle and siege enthusiasts.
BEACH & SEASIDE TOWN - Moderately touristic. Mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086 as a fishing port, Southwold is one of Englands most famous historic seaside areas. The area is popular without being swamped or too tacky. The iconic image of pastel coloured beach huts lined up along the British coastline are from Southwold beach. The famous large brewer Adnams has it's base here. The quieter village of Walberwsick is next door (walking distance).
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Southwold Pier
North Parade
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BEACH & SEASIDE TOWN - Moderately touristic. Mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086 as a fishing port, Southwold is one of Englands most famous historic seaside areas. The area is popular without being swamped or too tacky. The iconic image of pastel coloured beach huts lined up along the British coastline are from Southwold beach. The famous large brewer Adnams has it's base here. The quieter village of Walberwsick is next door (walking distance).

Getting Around

TRAIN - Direct train to London, Norwich and other main stations. There are electronic ticket collection machines and a cash machine. NOTES: Simple layout of 2 tracks. The main side is for trains going to London and the Gilray Road/Vinces Road side is for trains to Norwich, or those coming from London .... PARKING: Be careful with parking! In recent years it has become difficult to get a spot. Look for the Gilray Road Overflow Carpark Diss, IP22 4EU (also called 'The Vinces Road Side' by locals), which is just on the other side of the station and more or less as convenient.
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Diss station
Station Road
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TRAIN - Direct train to London, Norwich and other main stations. There are electronic ticket collection machines and a cash machine. NOTES: Simple layout of 2 tracks. The main side is for trains going to London and the Gilray Road/Vinces Road side is for trains to Norwich, or those coming from London .... PARKING: Be careful with parking! In recent years it has become difficult to get a spot. Look for the Gilray Road Overflow Carpark Diss, IP22 4EU (also called 'The Vinces Road Side' by locals), which is just on the other side of the station and more or less as convenient.
AIRPORT - The closest airport, only 45 minutes away and an easy drive, except for a few sticky turns at the end/beginning. It is small, but it is also a very quick and convenient international airport, which links the house to many great destinations throughout Europe, and hubs to further links worldwide. Within Britain, it means quick travel from the house to Scotland, the Channel Islands, Manchester and the Westcountry. There are 3 rental car companies and a parking lot right outside... NOTES: There is a weird 'Airport Development Fee' of £10 on departures, but fares usually range from pretty good to very good.
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Norwich International Airport
Amsterdam Way
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AIRPORT - The closest airport, only 45 minutes away and an easy drive, except for a few sticky turns at the end/beginning. It is small, but it is also a very quick and convenient international airport, which links the house to many great destinations throughout Europe, and hubs to further links worldwide. Within Britain, it means quick travel from the house to Scotland, the Channel Islands, Manchester and the Westcountry. There are 3 rental car companies and a parking lot right outside... NOTES: There is a weird 'Airport Development Fee' of £10 on departures, but fares usually range from pretty good to very good.

Parks & Nature

NATURE/COASTAL - Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Orford Quay
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NATURE/COASTAL - Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
NATURE - Local nature reserve on the banks of the River Dove. The site has developed into a damp meadow with an abundance of wild flowers and grasses. A small picnic area with tables is located by the car park and mown grass paths allow visitors to explore this small site.
The Pennings, Eye
1 Ludgate Causeway
NATURE - Local nature reserve on the banks of the River Dove. The site has developed into a damp meadow with an abundance of wild flowers and grasses. A small picnic area with tables is located by the car park and mown grass paths allow visitors to explore this small site.
ANIMALS - This Quality Assured Visitor Attraction is home to more than 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through the Summer months including handsome heavy horse Prince, tiny Shetland Sampson and cheeky donkey Denise.
Redwings Caldecott
Beccles Road
ANIMALS - This Quality Assured Visitor Attraction is home to more than 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through the Summer months including handsome heavy horse Prince, tiny Shetland Sampson and cheeky donkey Denise.
ANIMALS - The Sanctuary at Stonham Barns provides a delightful place to visit to watch, study or simply enjoy the company of Owls and other birds of prey.  There are over 70 raptors at the Centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying displays or demonstrations.
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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
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ANIMALS - The Sanctuary at Stonham Barns provides a delightful place to visit to watch, study or simply enjoy the company of Owls and other birds of prey.  There are over 70 raptors at the Centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying displays or demonstrations.
NATURE / COASTAL - Stunning coastal walks for bird lovers and beach. Along the walk you'll pass Dunwich museum, Mount Pleasant farm and Greyfriars monastery.
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National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach
Minsmere Road
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NATURE / COASTAL - Stunning coastal walks for bird lovers and beach. Along the walk you'll pass Dunwich museum, Mount Pleasant farm and Greyfriars monastery.
BEACH - Mystery. Beauty. Quiet. 'Covehithe beach sits at the end of the world down a dead end lane that literally falls off the edge of a cliff and beneath the dramatic remains of St Andrews Church. The coast has been eroding fast here, and now there is just the ruin, a farm and the quiet beach... Take the footpath 100m before the church and follow the field edge to the beach.' ~ The Telegraph
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Covehithe
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BEACH - Mystery. Beauty. Quiet. 'Covehithe beach sits at the end of the world down a dead end lane that literally falls off the edge of a cliff and beneath the dramatic remains of St Andrews Church. The coast has been eroding fast here, and now there is just the ruin, a farm and the quiet beach... Take the footpath 100m before the church and follow the field edge to the beach.' ~ The Telegraph
BEACH - Next door to Southwold, the feeling couldn't be more different!... ' The wooden bridge leading from the picturesque village of Walberswick to the beach is always crammed with children clutching crabbing lines and plastic buckets. Clamber over the ridge of dunes and you'll understand why so many artists are drawn to paint this long and empty stretch of sandy beach' ~ The Telegraph
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Walberswick Beach
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BEACH - Next door to Southwold, the feeling couldn't be more different!... ' The wooden bridge leading from the picturesque village of Walberswick to the beach is always crammed with children clutching crabbing lines and plastic buckets. Clamber over the ridge of dunes and you'll understand why so many artists are drawn to paint this long and empty stretch of sandy beach' ~ The Telegraph
NATURE / BEACH - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... Holkham National Nature Reserve is England's largest national nature reserve. There are plenty of nice places to eat at/around Holkham Hall nearby. 'You don't know the meaning of "big sky" until you cross the wooden boards through the dunes and tip out on to this vast stretch of sand, midway along the north Norfolk coast. You can lay out your beach towels here or walk east on a path through the pine woods to the slightly more sheltered beach at neighbouring Wells-next-the-Sea. In high summer it's easier to park at Wells and walk the other way.' ~ The Telegraph
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Holkham National Nature Reserve
Lady Anne's Drive
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NATURE / BEACH - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... Holkham National Nature Reserve is England's largest national nature reserve. There are plenty of nice places to eat at/around Holkham Hall nearby. 'You don't know the meaning of "big sky" until you cross the wooden boards through the dunes and tip out on to this vast stretch of sand, midway along the north Norfolk coast. You can lay out your beach towels here or walk east on a path through the pine woods to the slightly more sheltered beach at neighbouring Wells-next-the-Sea. In high summer it's easier to park at Wells and walk the other way.' ~ The Telegraph
NATURE / ANIMALS / BEACH - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline. Cley Beach is here and 15 minutes away are Holkham National Nature Reserve and the stunning Holkham Hall Estate. Blakeney Point has a mixed colony of about 500 harbour and grey seals. The harbour seals have their young between June and August. Grey seals breed in winter, between November and January. There are quiet costal paths, salt marshes dunes and lots of birds and vegetation to observe.
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National Trust - Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Morston Road
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NATURE / ANIMALS / BEACH - Farther out for day trips (Norfolk's north coast)... Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline. Cley Beach is here and 15 minutes away are Holkham National Nature Reserve and the stunning Holkham Hall Estate. Blakeney Point has a mixed colony of about 500 harbour and grey seals. The harbour seals have their young between June and August. Grey seals breed in winter, between November and January. There are quiet costal paths, salt marshes dunes and lots of birds and vegetation to observe.
PARK - With almost 200 acres of landscaped Suffolk countryside, there is something for everyone at Nowton Park... Nature lovers can visit the unique arboretum which is home to trees from around the world such as eucalyptus from Australia, paperbark maple from China and Kentucky coffee trees from North America." from www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk
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Nowton Park
Bury Road
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PARK - With almost 200 acres of landscaped Suffolk countryside, there is something for everyone at Nowton Park... Nature lovers can visit the unique arboretum which is home to trees from around the world such as eucalyptus from Australia, paperbark maple from China and Kentucky coffee trees from North America." from www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk
CANOEING - Paddle along the local river Waveney around the Bungay Loop from the Outney Meadow Caravan Park upstream to the road bridge, which takes about 3 hours. Prices at the time of writing this, for a Canadian canoe are £25.00 for half day and £40.00 per full day, 9am to 6pm.... NOTE: Please double check opening hours; I have had reports that it is closed on bank holidays. => www.outneymeadow.co.uk
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Outney Meadow Caravan Park
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CANOEING - Paddle along the local river Waveney around the Bungay Loop from the Outney Meadow Caravan Park upstream to the road bridge, which takes about 3 hours. Prices at the time of writing this, for a Canadian canoe are £25.00 for half day and £40.00 per full day, 9am to 6pm.... NOTE: Please double check opening hours; I have had reports that it is closed on bank holidays. => www.outneymeadow.co.uk

Entertainment & Activities

Animals / Days Out Local animal farm park specialising in camelids of the world. See, touch and learn about camels, llamas and alpacas. 'Cuddle-a-Pet' sessions with rabbits, guinea pigs, ferret's and many more. Goats, donkeys, pigs and rare breed farm animals. Children's play areas including zip slide, mini maze, bouncy castle, crazy golf and ball pond. Land train rides around the park on selected days. Picnic areas, gift shop and cafe.
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Camel Park Oasis
8 locals recommend
Animals / Days Out Local animal farm park specialising in camelids of the world. See, touch and learn about camels, llamas and alpacas. 'Cuddle-a-Pet' sessions with rabbits, guinea pigs, ferret's and many more. Goats, donkeys, pigs and rare breed farm animals. Children's play areas including zip slide, mini maze, bouncy castle, crazy golf and ball pond. Land train rides around the park on selected days. Picnic areas, gift shop and cafe.
SWIMMING POOL - Clean, modern, reasonably priced and accessible. One of a handful of well kept, indoor, private pools nearby. Just book & pay and you get private use of pool and wet rooms for an allotted time. From £16. www.oaklandsleisure.co.uk ... Other private pools for hire nearby www.waterliliesswim.co.uk www.ubbestonlodge.co.uk/ubbeston-lodge-swimming-pool/index
Oaklands Leisure
Flixton Road
SWIMMING POOL - Clean, modern, reasonably priced and accessible. One of a handful of well kept, indoor, private pools nearby. Just book & pay and you get private use of pool and wet rooms for an allotted time. From £16. www.oaklandsleisure.co.uk ... Other private pools for hire nearby www.waterliliesswim.co.uk www.ubbestonlodge.co.uk/ubbeston-lodge-swimming-pool/index
The site of one of Britain's largest, active historic breweries and retailers. There is a tour and a beer cafe. Several other notable, historic sights are in the town... www.greeneking.co.uk
Greene King Brewery
The site of one of Britain's largest, active historic breweries and retailers. There is a tour and a beer cafe. Several other notable, historic sights are in the town... www.greeneking.co.uk
Adnams Brewery - Headquarters of the famous 650-year-old British brewery. Brewery tours are available, plus there is a shop, a pub, a café and a visitor's centre on site. Book a tour: 01502 727225
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Adnams Southwold
East Green
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Adnams Brewery - Headquarters of the famous 650-year-old British brewery. Brewery tours are available, plus there is a shop, a pub, a café and a visitor's centre on site. Book a tour: 01502 727225
TREASURE HUNTS - Treasure Trails hunts. There are 52 different hunts to choose from in Norfolk and 12 different to choose from in Suffolk – with many very close to The Broken Dish BnB... At just £6.99 total cost per hunt, these self-guided adventures are a really affordable, fun and novel activity to do with the whole family and friends. https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/ https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/suffolk https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/norfolk
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Harleston
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TREASURE HUNTS - Treasure Trails hunts. There are 52 different hunts to choose from in Norfolk and 12 different to choose from in Suffolk – with many very close to The Broken Dish BnB... At just £6.99 total cost per hunt, these self-guided adventures are a really affordable, fun and novel activity to do with the whole family and friends. https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/ https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/suffolk https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/norfolk
HORSEBACK RIDING TRAIL - Named after the famous local painter Sir Alfred Munnings, The Munnings Trail is a circular route of 26 miles for horseriders. The trail starts very close to the Broken Dish BnB and runs past Bungay and Halesworth. There are various local stables that may be able to help with horse rental recommended on the online guide. http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/assets/Horse-Riding/Munnings-Trail.pdf
Mendham
HORSEBACK RIDING TRAIL - Named after the famous local painter Sir Alfred Munnings, The Munnings Trail is a circular route of 26 miles for horseriders. The trail starts very close to the Broken Dish BnB and runs past Bungay and Halesworth. There are various local stables that may be able to help with horse rental recommended on the online guide. http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/assets/Horse-Riding/Munnings-Trail.pdf
BIKE TRAILS & WALKING - There are many bike and walking trails in the surrounding area passing through towns such as Beccles, Bungay, Harleston, Halesworth, Homersfield, Loddon and Southwold. The National Cycle Trails routes 30 and 40 both run near the Broken Dish BnB... There are also lots of small, quiet roads right around the house (that aren't necessarily part of any route) where you can walk or ride. http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/cycling-and-horse-riding/cycling-routes-in-suffolk/ https://www.sustrans.org.uk/map-ncn http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/cycling-and-horse-riding/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/23668#map=12/52.4352/1.5174 https://www.cyclinguk.org/journey-planner#
Beccles Road
Beccles Road
BIKE TRAILS & WALKING - There are many bike and walking trails in the surrounding area passing through towns such as Beccles, Bungay, Harleston, Halesworth, Homersfield, Loddon and Southwold. The National Cycle Trails routes 30 and 40 both run near the Broken Dish BnB... There are also lots of small, quiet roads right around the house (that aren't necessarily part of any route) where you can walk or ride. http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/cycling-and-horse-riding/cycling-routes-in-suffolk/ https://www.sustrans.org.uk/map-ncn http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/cycling-and-horse-riding/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/23668#map=12/52.4352/1.5174 https://www.cyclinguk.org/journey-planner#
This Eco Florist is just a couple minutes walk from The Broken Dish! You can pick your own organic, seasonal flowers at Suffolk Meadow Flowers when you are visiting. It's also a nice mini activity for days when you don't really feel like leaving the village, but want to get out for a little fresh air. Helen, the owner is very accomodating. Custom bouquets are available. www.suffolkmeadowflowers.co.uk
Suffolk Meadow Flowers
This Eco Florist is just a couple minutes walk from The Broken Dish! You can pick your own organic, seasonal flowers at Suffolk Meadow Flowers when you are visiting. It's also a nice mini activity for days when you don't really feel like leaving the village, but want to get out for a little fresh air. Helen, the owner is very accomodating. Custom bouquets are available. www.suffolkmeadowflowers.co.uk

Essentials

GROCERIES - Closest, main grocery store. Medium sized, local type store. For a larger grocery store Tesco in Diss is the next closest. (Note: Store is in HARLESTON NORFOLK, NOT Harleston SUFFOLK)
East of England Co-op Foodstore
7 London Road
GROCERIES - Closest, main grocery store. Medium sized, local type store. For a larger grocery store Tesco in Diss is the next closest. (Note: Store is in HARLESTON NORFOLK, NOT Harleston SUFFOLK)
GROCERIES - Close, main grocery store. Larger type store. For a closer, but smaller main grocery store Co-op in Harleston Norfolk is nearest. (Note: It is in Harleston NORFOLK, NOT Harleston SUFFOLK)
7 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Victoria Road
7 locals recommend
GROCERIES - Close, main grocery store. Larger type store. For a closer, but smaller main grocery store Co-op in Harleston Norfolk is nearest. (Note: It is in Harleston NORFOLK, NOT Harleston SUFFOLK)
GROCERIES - A quaint, 'corner shop' style community grocery store in our cute, neighbouring village of Metfield. *This is the closest grocery shop to the house if you just need a few things and don't feel like going in to Harleston, which is slightly​ farther. www.metfieldstores.co.uk
Metfield Stores
The Street
GROCERIES - A quaint, 'corner shop' style community grocery store in our cute, neighbouring village of Metfield. *This is the closest grocery shop to the house if you just need a few things and don't feel like going in to Harleston, which is slightly​ farther. www.metfieldstores.co.uk

Shopping

LOCAL TOWN - The closest town for buying essentials, banking, chemist (drugstore), doctor's surgery (doctor's office), convenience stores, optometrist, general shopping and hardware. A few cafés, cute gift shops and restaurants are also in the town.
17 locals recommend
Harleston
17 locals recommend
LOCAL TOWN - The closest town for buying essentials, banking, chemist (drugstore), doctor's surgery (doctor's office), convenience stores, optometrist, general shopping and hardware. A few cafés, cute gift shops and restaurants are also in the town.

Food Scene

RESTAURANT/PUB - Mendham (3 minutes drive) Comfortable and welcoming. As local as you can get. Food is usually good but sometimes slow. Service is very good & friendly. Currently breakfast, lunch and dinner are served - but call ahead to be sure... The pub is named after the famous painter, who was born just around the corner at Mendham Mill. From humble beginnings, the artist enjoyed great prestige in his lifetime. In death, his work continues in popularity. In 2007, his painting The Red Prince Mare was sold for a record $7,848,000. MENU: British/International (tel) 01379 854861 The Street, Mendham IP20 0NH, England
Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel
The Street
RESTAURANT/PUB - Mendham (3 minutes drive) Comfortable and welcoming. As local as you can get. Food is usually good but sometimes slow. Service is very good & friendly. Currently breakfast, lunch and dinner are served - but call ahead to be sure... The pub is named after the famous painter, who was born just around the corner at Mendham Mill. From humble beginnings, the artist enjoyed great prestige in his lifetime. In death, his work continues in popularity. In 2007, his painting The Red Prince Mare was sold for a record $7,848,000. MENU: British/International (tel) 01379 854861 The Street, Mendham IP20 0NH, England
RESTAURANT/PUB - Fressingfield (5 minutes drive) Fancy. Probably the nicest restaurant in the area. 2 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin and Harden's food guides. Lunch and dinner are served. Booking is recommended. MENU: British/International (tel) 01379 586247 Church Rd, Fressingfield IP21 5PB
29 locals recommend
Fox and Goose Fressingfield
Church Street
29 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/PUB - Fressingfield (5 minutes drive) Fancy. Probably the nicest restaurant in the area. 2 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin and Harden's food guides. Lunch and dinner are served. Booking is recommended. MENU: British/International (tel) 01379 586247 Church Rd, Fressingfield IP21 5PB
RESTAURANT/PUB - Bungay (20 minutes drive) Casual. Well rated gastropub. Nice atmosphere. Cute, farmhouse/country decor. MENU: British/International (tel) 01986 897079 Fleece Inn, St Mary's St, Bungay NR35 1AX
9 locals recommend
The Fleece Inn
Saint Mary's Street
9 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/PUB - Bungay (20 minutes drive) Casual. Well rated gastropub. Nice atmosphere. Cute, farmhouse/country decor. MENU: British/International (tel) 01986 897079 Fleece Inn, St Mary's St, Bungay NR35 1AX
RESTAURANT/PUB - Aldeburgh (30-40 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Most popular restaurant in Aldeburgh. MENU: British/International (tel) 01728 453377 77 High St Aldeburgh IP15 5AU
30 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
77 High St
30 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/PUB - Aldeburgh (30-40 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Most popular restaurant in Aldeburgh. MENU: British/International (tel) 01728 453377 77 High St Aldeburgh IP15 5AU
RESTAURANT/PUB - Brockdish, Diss (12 minutes) Casual. Gastropubby. Nice quality pizza and other Italian food. Nice old building. MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01379 668843 50 The St, Brockdish, Diss IP21 4JY
22 locals recommend
The Old Kings Head
50 The St
22 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/PUB - Brockdish, Diss (12 minutes) Casual. Gastropubby. Nice quality pizza and other Italian food. Nice old building. MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01379 668843 50 The St, Brockdish, Diss IP21 4JY
RESTAURANT/BAR - Bungay (20 minutes drive) Casual. Kind of bland decor, but highly-rated, authentic Italian food and good bar MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01508 518147 28 Yarmouth Road, Ellingham, Bungay
13 locals recommend
The Olive Tree
28 Old Yarmouth Rd
13 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/BAR - Bungay (20 minutes drive) Casual. Kind of bland decor, but highly-rated, authentic Italian food and good bar MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01508 518147 28 Yarmouth Road, Ellingham, Bungay
RESTAURANT/BAR - Halesworth (20 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Italian dining and attractive, historic building, in the quaint market town of Halesworth. * NOTE: Recently this restaurant has had bad reviews for aloof service. Please let me know if I should remove it from my list. MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01986 873365 Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH
11 locals recommend
The Angel Hotel
30 Thoroughfare
11 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/BAR - Halesworth (20 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Italian dining and attractive, historic building, in the quaint market town of Halesworth. * NOTE: Recently this restaurant has had bad reviews for aloof service. Please let me know if I should remove it from my list. MENU: ITALIAN (tel) 01986 873365 Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH
RESTAURANT/BAR - Diss (20 minutes) Casual. The best rated Thai food in the area with a good bar. MENU: THAI (tel) 01379 898228 Bury Road, Wortham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX
The Manor House
Bury Road
RESTAURANT/BAR - Diss (20 minutes) Casual. The best rated Thai food in the area with a good bar. MENU: THAI (tel) 01379 898228 Bury Road, Wortham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX
RESTAURANT/BAR - Harleston (5 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Highly rated. MENU: JAPANESE (tel) 01379 852288 The Cherry Tree, 74 London Rd, Harleston IP20 9BZ
11 locals recommend
Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Take Away
74 London Rd
11 locals recommend
RESTAURANT/BAR - Harleston (5 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Highly rated. MENU: JAPANESE (tel) 01379 852288 The Cherry Tree, 74 London Rd, Harleston IP20 9BZ
RESTAURANT - Harleston Norfolk (5 minutes drive) Casual. Atmosphere is typical of your average Indian restaurant in Britain, but food is very good. Take -away is also available. MENU: INDIAN (tel) 01379 853587 20-24 Broad St, Harleston IP20 9AZ
8 locals recommend
Taste Of Raj
20-24 Broad St
8 locals recommend
RESTAURANT - Harleston Norfolk (5 minutes drive) Casual. Atmosphere is typical of your average Indian restaurant in Britain, but food is very good. Take -away is also available. MENU: INDIAN (tel) 01379 853587 20-24 Broad St, Harleston IP20 9AZ
RESTAURANT / BAR - Bungay, Ditchingham (20 minutes drive) Very casual. Well-rated, typical (stereotypical?) New York style food and bar. MENU: AMERICAN (tel) 07887 742025 8 Norwich Road, Ditchingham, Norfolk, NR35 2JL
6 locals recommend
Smokey Joes American Bar And Grill
8 Norwich Rd
6 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / BAR - Bungay, Ditchingham (20 minutes drive) Very casual. Well-rated, typical (stereotypical?) New York style food and bar. MENU: AMERICAN (tel) 07887 742025 8 Norwich Road, Ditchingham, Norfolk, NR35 2JL
RESTAURANT / BAR - Southwold (30-35 minutes drive) Smart/smart-casual. One of the best-rated restaurants in Southwold. 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food. Elegant, London style decor. MENU: SEAFOOD
11 locals recommend
Sutherland House
56 High St
11 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / BAR - Southwold (30-35 minutes drive) Smart/smart-casual. One of the best-rated restaurants in Southwold. 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food. Elegant, London style decor. MENU: SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive) Smart/Fancy. 3 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin food guide. AA Notable Wine List. Booking is recommended. Lunch and Dinner are served. (Closed Sunday & Monday) MENU: BRITISH/INTERNATIONAL (t) 01603 633522 79 Upper St. Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1AB
19 locals recommend
Roger Hickman's Restaurant
79 Upper St Giles St
19 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive) Smart/Fancy. 3 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin food guide. AA Notable Wine List. Booking is recommended. Lunch and Dinner are served. (Closed Sunday & Monday) MENU: BRITISH/INTERNATIONAL (t) 01603 633522 79 Upper St. Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1AB
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive) Smart/ Smart-Casual. Owned by the celebrity chef Delia Smith, who is also famous for being a joint majority shareholder at Norwich City Foootball Club. The tastefully decorated restaurant is at the football stadium in Norwich and is highly rated. Open Friday & Saturday Evenings. Booking is advised. MENU: BRITISH/INTERNATIONAL (t) 01603 218704 Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Rd, Norwich NR1 1JE
6 locals recommend
La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar - Norwich
24 Tombland
6 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive) Smart/ Smart-Casual. Owned by the celebrity chef Delia Smith, who is also famous for being a joint majority shareholder at Norwich City Foootball Club. The tastefully decorated restaurant is at the football stadium in Norwich and is highly rated. Open Friday & Saturday Evenings. Booking is advised. MENU: BRITISH/INTERNATIONAL (t) 01603 218704 Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Rd, Norwich NR1 1JE
RESTAURANT / PUB - Bungay, Ditchingham (20 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Tons of food awards and accolades, including Michelin Guide (all years from 2010 to present), The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Good Pub Guide. Set in a pretty inn that dates back to the 1500's... Open for Lunch & Dinner. (Closed Sunday & Monday) MENU: BRITISH (tel) 01986892283 35 EARSHAM ST, BUNGAY NR35 1AF
9 locals recommend
The Castle Inn
35 Earsham St
9 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / PUB - Bungay, Ditchingham (20 minutes drive) Smart-casual. Tons of food awards and accolades, including Michelin Guide (all years from 2010 to present), The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Good Pub Guide. Set in a pretty inn that dates back to the 1500's... Open for Lunch & Dinner. (Closed Sunday & Monday) MENU: BRITISH (tel) 01986892283 35 EARSHAM ST, BUNGAY NR35 1AF
RESTAURANT Framlingham (25-30 minutes drive) Smart/Smart-casual. Perfect end to a visit of Framlingham castle. The hotel's restaurant is mentioned in Michelin's Food Guide... 'Being a part of the idyllic and historic market town of Framlingham, we are surrounded with stunning scenery from the beautiful 11th century Framlingham castle, to walks around the outlying countryside and Framlingham College. Inside The Crown you will find a building full of character with wonky walls, squeaky floors and exposed Tudor oak beams.' ~ The Crown website (tel) 01728 723521 Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9AP United Kingdom
57 locals recommend
The Crown
Park Street
57 locals recommend
RESTAURANT Framlingham (25-30 minutes drive) Smart/Smart-casual. Perfect end to a visit of Framlingham castle. The hotel's restaurant is mentioned in Michelin's Food Guide... 'Being a part of the idyllic and historic market town of Framlingham, we are surrounded with stunning scenery from the beautiful 11th century Framlingham castle, to walks around the outlying countryside and Framlingham College. Inside The Crown you will find a building full of character with wonky walls, squeaky floors and exposed Tudor oak beams.' ~ The Crown website (tel) 01728 723521 Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9AP United Kingdom
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive). Smart-casual. Super charming! Highly recommended if you are in Norwich... 'At The Georgian Townhouse we’ve created a hidden city oasis where you can come to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life... Combining Georgian interior design with an enormous walled garden, locally sourced quality produce, evolving seasonal menus, and an extensive selection of craft beers, wines and spirits, The Georgian Townhouse is one of Norwich’s best kept secrets.' ~ from their website... Open Every Day: Lunch, Brunch & Dinner (tel) 01603 615 655, 30-34 UNTHANK ROAD NORWICH NR2 2RB
15 locals recommend
The Georgian Townhouse
30-34 Unthank Rd
15 locals recommend
RESTAURANT / BAR - Norwich (40 minutes drive). Smart-casual. Super charming! Highly recommended if you are in Norwich... 'At The Georgian Townhouse we’ve created a hidden city oasis where you can come to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life... Combining Georgian interior design with an enormous walled garden, locally sourced quality produce, evolving seasonal menus, and an extensive selection of craft beers, wines and spirits, The Georgian Townhouse is one of Norwich’s best kept secrets.' ~ from their website... Open Every Day: Lunch, Brunch & Dinner (tel) 01603 615 655, 30-34 UNTHANK ROAD NORWICH NR2 2RB
RESTAURANT - Bungay (20 minutes drive) casual. Voted #2 restaurant out of 25 restaurants in Bungay on Tripadvisor.com. Family owned. Vegetarian-friendly, vegan options, gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner are served. Booking is advised. OPEN: Thursday-Sunday. MENU: CAMBODIAN/THAI (t) 01986 896880 Aldeby House Cellar, 1 Market Place, Bungay NR35 1AP
The Three Cooks
35 Earsham St
RESTAURANT - Bungay (20 minutes drive) casual. Voted #2 restaurant out of 25 restaurants in Bungay on Tripadvisor.com. Family owned. Vegetarian-friendly, vegan options, gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner are served. Booking is advised. OPEN: Thursday-Sunday. MENU: CAMBODIAN/THAI (t) 01986 896880 Aldeby House Cellar, 1 Market Place, Bungay NR35 1AP
CAFÉ - Bungay (20 minutes drive) casual. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch. Open: Everyday, 10am-4pm.... NOTES: Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible. MENU: ENGLISH (tel) 01986 893103, 11-13 Earsham Street, Bungay NR35 1AE
11 locals recommend
Earsham Street Cafe
11-13 Earsham St
11 locals recommend
CAFÉ - Bungay (20 minutes drive) casual. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch. Open: Everyday, 10am-4pm.... NOTES: Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible. MENU: ENGLISH (tel) 01986 893103, 11-13 Earsham Street, Bungay NR35 1AE
CAFÉ - Bungay (20 minutes drive) smart / smart-casual. Rated #1 place to eat in Bungay on Tripadvisor. One of the best places nearby to have traditional English Tea (the meal). Twee, tiered​ cake stands​ and pretty, floral tea pots. Scones, clotted cream, cakes, hot drinks, sandwiches. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, 'Tea'. Open: Everyday, 9am-4pm.... NOTES: Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible. MENU: TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TEAS (tel) 01986 894050, 8 Market Place, Bungay NR35 1AW,
8 Market Pl
8 Market Place
CAFÉ - Bungay (20 minutes drive) smart / smart-casual. Rated #1 place to eat in Bungay on Tripadvisor. One of the best places nearby to have traditional English Tea (the meal). Twee, tiered​ cake stands​ and pretty, floral tea pots. Scones, clotted cream, cakes, hot drinks, sandwiches. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, 'Tea'. Open: Everyday, 9am-4pm.... NOTES: Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible. MENU: TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TEAS (tel) 01986 894050, 8 Market Place, Bungay NR35 1AW,