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Sudbury (Suffolk)

Town in Suffolk, England

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Overview

Sudbury is an historic market town of 24,000 people (2021) in Suffolk in the region of East Anglia in England. It is home to the Gainsborough's House museum, celebrating the work of the artist, Thomas Gainsborough.

Sights and activities

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Melford Hall
See
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Gainsborough's House
See
Birthplace of Gainsborough & Museum
Hours
Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
Price
Adults £7; children £2; under 5 free
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St Gregory’s Church
See
Hours
Daily 9AM-5PM
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St Peter's Church
Do
No longer used as a church but can be visited and holds events (concerts, craft markets, art exhibitions, etc.).
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Kingfisher Leisure Centre
Do
Large swimming pool, gym, sauna & spa, cafe.
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The Quay Theatre
Do
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Valley Walk
Do
5½ mile walk
Expect 2 hr 15 min. Melford Hall to Sudbury and return by bus.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

India Restaurant & Take-away
Hours
Sun-Thu noon-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM; Fri Sat noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight
Address
58 North St, Sudbury, CO10 1RE
Phone
+44 1787 881880
Website
indiarestaurantsudbury.co.uk
Prezzo
Italian Restaurant & Take-away
Hours
Daily noon-11PM
Address
54 Gainsborough St, Sudbury, CO10 2ET
Phone
+44 1787 880852
Website
prezzorestaurants.co.uk
Kind Cuisine
Vegan Restaurant
Address
11a Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AA
Phone
+44 1787 376101
Website
facebook.com
Ballingdon Valley Indian Cuisine
Indian Restaurant
Hours
Sun-Thu noon-2:30PM, 7:30-11:30PM; Fri Sat noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight
Address
57 Ballingdon St, Sudbury, CO10 2DA
Phone
+44 1787 376777
Website
ballingdonvalley.co.uk

Drink3 places

The Wagon & Horses
Pub & Food
Hours
Pub: all day. Food: Mon-Fri noon-2:30PM, 5:30-9PM; Sat Sun noon-9PM
Address
Church Walk, Acton Sq, Sudbury, CO10 1HJ
Phone
+44 1787 312147
Website
thewagonsudbury.co.uk
The Silk Worm
Pub & Food
Hours
Mon-Thu 10AM-11PM, Fri Sat 10AM-1AM, Sun 10AM-10:30PM
Address
Queensbury House, East St., Sudbury, CO10 2HX
Phone
+44 1787 464050
Website
greatukpubs.co.uk
The Maldon Grey
Pub & Food
Free Wi-Fi.
Address
Cats Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2RZ
Phone
+44 1787 372675
Website
gkmeetandeat.co.uk

Sleep3 places

The Mill Hotel
Address
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1BD
Phone
+44 1787 375544
Website
themillhotelsudbury.co.uk
Black Boy
Hotel
Free Wi-Fi.
Address
7 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA
Phone
+44 1787 379046
Website
blackboyhotelsudbury.co.uk
The Cabin Sudbury
B&B
Address
98 Melford Rd, Sudbury, CO10 1JY
Phone
+44 1787 315689
Website
thecabinsudbury.co.uk

Shop4 places

Town Market
In 2008, it celebrated its 1000th birthday.
Hours
Thu & Sat
Address
Market Hill
Website
sudburytowncouncil.co.uk
Roys
Department Store
Hours
Mon-Wed 9AM-6PM, Thu Fri 8:30AM-8PM, Sat 8:30AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
Great Eastern Rd, Sudbury, CO10 2TJ
Phone
+44 1787 882800
Waitrose
Supermarket
Hours
Mon-Sat 7AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
Station Rd, Sudbury, CO10 2SS
Phone
+44 1787 880373
Website
waitrose.com
Sainsbury's
Supermarket
Petrol station, cafe & pharmacy (different hours)
Hours
Mon-Sat 7AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
66 Cornard Rd, Sudbury, CO10 2XB
Phone
+44 1787 291200
Website
stores.sainsburys.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
By bus
Suffolk On Board publish full details of all rural bus services around the town.
By bicycle
The town is on National Cycle Route 13 (London to Fakenham), running through Colchester to the S and through Lavenham & Bury St Edmunds to the N.

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Getting around

Due to Sudbury's small and compact nature, it is no problem at all to cover the town from edge to edge on foot.

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London Stansted Airport

London, Essex · International · STN

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UnderstandThe town dates back to Anglo-Saxon times with the town market becoming established by the early 11th century.

Get inBy road, Sudbury is served by the A134 from Colchester and Bury St Edmunds, and by the A131 which runs from near Little Waltham, north of Chelmsford.

Get aroundDue to Sudbury's small and compact nature, it is no problem at all to cover the town from edge to edge on foot.

SeeThe idyllic water meadows around the river Stour can be found just outside of the town centre. There are many paths and perfect picnic settings to take advantage of on summer evenings.

DoDespite the lack of many common amenities such as a cinema or shopping centre, there is still much to enjoy in the small market town.

BuyThe town centre took a turn for the worse in the early 2010s, with many shops being forced to close due to the economic climate.

EatIn addition to the chain restaurants in the town such as Prezzo, Ask, Café Nero and Wetherspoon's, there are some independent eateries.

DrinkThe two main bars in Sudbury are both chain pubs. However, there are many other pubs that offer a better atmosphere and a friendlier crowd at a slightly increased price.

SleepSudbury is host to a wide range of hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns and even a caravan park!

ConnectSudbury and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Sept 2022, 5G has not reached this area.

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