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Castles and Churches in Suffolk. Suffolk has many interesting and impressive castles and churches. There are some famous castles in Suffolk such as Orford, Framlingham, Hedingham and fantastic churches like the glorious Lavenham church and the 15th Century Long Melford church. To find the best castles and churches in Suffolk use our What To Do guide to find the ones nearest you.

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An Evening of Fine Jazz at St. Bartholomew’s Church Orford

An Evening of Fine Jazz at St. Bartholomew’s Church Orford

Picture the scene…. A cold empty 12th century church in the village of Orford, Suffolk. The church has an incredible acoustic and a fine concert grand piano built by Broadwood and Sons, an English  piano manufacturer founded in 1728. Bright winter sunlight streams through the stained glass windows and a young woman starts to play…

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Clare

Clare

Clare is a quaint little town located between Sudbury and Haverhill. There are many things to do at Clare, including visiting the museum, priory or exploring the ruins of what was a Norman castle. The town also has several shops, but the centre is dominated by the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul….

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Framlingham

Framlingham

Framlingham is an ancient market town, made famous by its imposing castle and the beautiful surrounding countryside. The castle dates back to the 12th century and regularly hosts both musical and theatrical events within its grounds. The area surrounding the castle is known as ‘The Mere‘ and is a favourite with walkers. The town contains…

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Moyse’s Hall Museum | Bury St Edmunds

Moyse’s Hall Museum | Bury St Edmunds

This building is nearly a thousand years old but still in very good condition, it has been a prominent building on the Market Place since 1180 and has been used as a private house, a gaol, a police station, a workhouse and since 1899 a Museum which shows the history of Suffolk from Prehistoric times…

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The Abbey Gardens | Bury St. Edmunds

The Abbey Gardens | Bury St. Edmunds

The Abbey Gardens is a beautiful park in Bury St. Edmunds situated behind the Cathedral. This is a lovely day trip as Bury is a great place to visit with its pedestrian centre is filled with winding lanes and interesting shops, cafes, pubs, museums, art galleries, a beautiful theatre, wonderful architecture and a very good…

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