Pakenham is home to the last working water Mill in Suffolk. The 18th Century water mill is on a Domesday site and was originally and still is used to produce stone ground wholemeal flour from locally grown wheat. Enjoy a guided tour seeing the workings of the mill and enjoy the beautiful walks along the…

Situated in the centre of medieval Lavenham the Little Hall was once home to the famous Gayer-Anderson twins. The imposing 14th Century Hall House is now operating as a museum. Hear the stories about the residents on a guided tour or simply take in the history for yourself. See The Little Hall website for more…

A great day out for the kids to see how our Saxon ancestors lived in this reconstruction of an Anglo Saxon Village. There are often fun events held so please check out their website for more information. West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park The Visitor Centre Icklingham Road West Stow Bury St Edmunds Suffolk…

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…

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…