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Local Attractions

There are a wealth of attractions surrounding Lackford Lakes Barns, ranging from ancient to modern, that will suit all ages and tastes. 

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• Bury St Edmunds
• Abbey Gardens
• Lackford Lakes
• Anglo-Saxon Village
• Ickworth Park
• High Lodge

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filter2 - St Edmundsbury cathedral across the Abbey Gardens.

filter2 - Main pathway through the Abbey Gardens.

filter2 - Some of the ruins of the medieval abbey.

filter2 - Abbeygate from the Abbey Gardens side.

filter2 - Inside the Abbeygate looking towards the Abbey Gardens.

filter1 - St Edmundsbury cathedral from the west side.

filter1 - Interior of St Edmundsbury cathedral.

filter1 - Houses on the west side of the cathedral are built into the ruins of the old abbey.

filter1 - The Angel Hotel on Angel Hill, is mentioned in Charles Dickens ‘The Pickwick Papers’.

filter1 - The Greene King brewery includes tours and a beer café.

filter1 - Bury St Edmunds market in the town centre every Saturday and Wednesday.

filter1 - Fresh produce at Bury St Edmunds market.

filter1 - Moyse’s Hall Museum houses eclectic collections and exhibitions about Bury St Edmunds.

filter1 - Norman tower at the bottom of Churchgate Street.

filter1 - St Johns Street is home to many lovely and unusual independent shops.

filter3 - Handmade bench overlooking one of the scenic Lackford Lakes.

filter3 - Interior of one of the many hides at Lackford Lakes.

filter3 - Kingfisher at Lackford Lakes.

filter3 - View across water at West Stow Lakes.

filter3 - Geese at West Stow Lakes.

filter3 - Pathway through woods at Lackford Lakes.

filter3 - Swan at Lackford Lakes.

filter6 - Go Ape in Thetford Forest at High Lodge.

filter6 - Cycling through Thetford Forest at High Lodge.

filter5 - Ickworth House.

filter5 - Church, walled garden and lake at Ickworth House.

filter4 - Replica dwellings at the Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow.

filter4 - Replica dwellings at the Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow.

filter4 - Replica dwellings at the Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow.

filter4 - Duplicate of original stone carving at the Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow.

filter4 - Cafe and museum at Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow.

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​The list of links below are to other local attractions that guests might find interesting.  If there are any others you would like us to add please email and let us know.

Abbeygate Cinema - Boutique cinema with armchair seating with ‘No 4’ restaurant and bar (Bury St Edmunds: 5 miles).

Anglo-Saxon Village - stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village with country park, cafe and children’s playground (West Stow: 2 miles).

The Apex - Music and entertainment venue (Bury St Edmunds: 5 miles).

Banham Zoo - Almost 1,000 animals from around the world (Banham: 30 miles).

Bressingham Steam Railway - Museum and gardens (Bressingham: 26 miles).

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre - Gym, exercise classes and swimming pools with flumes (Bury St Edmunds: 5 miles).

Go Ape! Thetford - High wire tree top adventure at High Lodge (Brandon: 16 miles).

Golf (Flempton) - 9 hole links course (Flempton: 1 mile).

Golf (Bury St Edmunds) - 9 hole pay and play course (Bury St Edmunds: 4 miles).

Golf (Fornham All Saints) - 18 hole course (Fornham All Saints: 4 miles).

Ickworth House - Hotel and restaurant set in 1,800 acres of National Trust Parkland (Horringer: 8 miles).

Kentwell Hall - Tudor House, gardens and farm (Long Melford: 21 miles).

National Horseracing Museum - Heritage centre telling the story of people and horses in racing (Newmarket: 12 miles).

Theatre Royal - A year-round programme of drama, music, dance and light entertainment (Bury St Edmunds: 5 miles).
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Visit Bury St Edmunds - the official tourism brand for Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area.
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