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Town in Suffolk, England
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Framlingham is a small town in Suffolk. The medieval Framlingham Castle is a major feature. It is also home to one of the smallest houses in Britain, known as the "Check House". Converted into a two-storey residence of almost , the former bookmaker's office is in the Mauldens Mill Estate in the town centre. The ground floor measures 20 feet (6.1 m) by 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m).
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Vineyard Tours & Wine Tasting
Children's Activity Farm
Caravan site, cottages or day visits.
See the castle, then eat like a king in this relaxed eating establishment.
Restaurant
Pub & Food
Sometimes has live music.
B&B
Free Wi-Fi. Parking.
Supermarket
Artisan Bakery
By train
The town rail station was closed to passenger traffic in 1950s. The nearest rail stations are
By bicycle
National Cycle Route 1} (Shetland Islands to Dover) runs through the town, to Halesworth, Lowestoft and Norwich to the north and to Woodbridge, Ipswich and Colchester to the south.
The town is small enough to see on foot. However, much of interest is in the surrounding countryside or nearby villages and would probably need a car.
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