MOYSE'S HALL MUSEUM
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DX, Tel 01284 757488
Description
12th-century Norman flint-and-stone house with many original
features retained, containing local archaeology, including
Anglo-Saxon remains from West Stow.
Location
In Bury St Edmunds town centre
Opening Times
All year Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5
Disabled Access
Yes
Admission Prices ('97)
£1.25. Residents free.
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Description
Remains of a Norman chapel converted into a fortified dwelling
and enclosed by earthworks in the late 14th-century by the notorious
Bishop of Norwich, Hugh le Despencer.
Location
In Moulton off B1085, 4m E of Newmarket. Station: Kennett 2m
Opening Times
Any reasonable time
Disabled Access
Yes
Admission Price
Free
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MUSEUM OF EAST ANGLIAN
LIFE
Stowmarket, IP14 1DL, Tel 01449 612229
Description
70-acre all weather museum has reconstructions of buildings
including a water mill. Displays on Victorian domestic life, gypsies,
farming and industry, plus historic films and videos.
Location
Opening Times
Apr-Oct
Disabled Access
Yes. Wheelchairs available. Special parking facilities
Admission Prices
Adult Child. Unconfirmed
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NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM
99 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JL, Tel 01638 667333
Description
The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its
Royal origins to modern day. Equine tours led by experts in the field
of racing.
Location
High Street, Newmarket. A11. Jctn 9 M11
Opening Times
Mar-Oct daily, except Mon - 10-5. BH Mons & Mon in July
& Aug.
Disabled Access
Yes. Toilets for disabled.
Admission Prices
Adult Child. Unconfirmed
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THE NATIONAL STUD
Newmarket, Tel 01638 666789
Description
75-minutet conducted tours. Visit the 8 horse stallion unit
and up to 100 mares and foals, some newborn. Booking essential.
Location
Newmarket, A11. Jctn 9 M11
Opening Times
Beg Mar-End Aug & Race days in Sept & Oct
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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NORFOLK & SUFFOLK
AVIATION MUSEUM
The Street, Flixton, NR35 1NZ, Tel 01986 896644
Description
The museum has a collection of aircraft including replicas of
Spitfire and Sea Vixen and other historic aircraft.
Location
Off A143 Bungay to Diss road on B1062, Homersfield Road
Opening Times
Apr-Oct Sun & BH's 10-5. School summers holidays Tue-Thurs
10-5
Disabled Access
Yes. Ramp. Toilets for disabled
Admission Prices
Free
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OTTER TRUST
Earsham, Bungay, NR35 2AF, Tel 01986 893470
Description
Otter sanctuary. Visitors can see otters at close quarters.
Otters bred in captivity to be released into wild.
Location
Off A143 Bungay to Diss road on B1062
Opening Times
Apr-Oct daily 10.30-6
Disabled Access
Yes. Toilets for disabled
Admission Prices
Adult Child. Unconfirmed
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ORFORD CASTLE
Orford, Tel 01394 450472
Description
A royal castle built for coastal defence in the 12th-century.
A magnificent keep survives almost intact with three immense towers
reaching to 30 metres (90 feet). Inside a spiral stair leads to a
maze of rooms and passageways.
Location
In Orford on B1084, 20m NE of Ipswich. Bus: Belle, Eastern
Counties, Suffolk County Villager. Station: Wickham Market 8m
Opening Times
22 March-31 Oct, daily 10-6 (6/dusk in Oct). 1 Nov-31 March,
Wed-Sun, 10-4 (Closed 24-26 Dec). Closed 1-2 in winter
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed. CD Rom unit with information on English castles.
Admission Prices
£2.10/£1.60/£1.10
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