Location
Close to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk Countryside
Upthorpe Lodges is based north-east of Bury St Edmunds in the heart of East Anglia. By road, we’re just 1 mile off the A143 main road, between Bury St. Edmunds & Diss. If you’re travelling by train, we’re within 30 minutes drive of Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Stowmarket stations, and pickup can be arranged.
There is an abundance of attractions to suit all ages and interests, including historic market towns, timber-framed villages, cultural centres at Cambridge and Norwich, racing at Newmarket, boating on the Broads and immense natural coastlines.
Our recommendations
Parkland and gardens plus a watermill
Good for spotting birds and mammals
Possibly UK’s best nature reserve for variety
Numerous hides for watching the varied birdlife
Natural beauty and a haven for wildlife
Beautiful and interesting, inside and outside, all year round
Miles & miles of woodland, for walking and cycling
A true plant lovers garden, interesting and unusual
A Stately home in an historic village
Tudor history and regular re-enactments
Examples of Suffolk’s wool town prosperity. And a Harry Potter location.
Fine arts of the world
Norfolk treasures and artworks
Artefacts and stories from West Suffolk and beyond
An historic gem, Ed Sheeran’s castle on the hill
Italianate building and gardens plus woodland walks
75 acres of glorious Suffolk countryside. 17 fascinating buildings, 40,000 food-related objects
Europe’s largest air museum
Excellent introduction to the fascinating history of Bury
Local and seasonal menus
Michelin recommended, French cuisine, book in advance
A short drive away, good reviews.
A traditional inn with varied menu. Country walks from here too.
A popular pub with beer garden and seasonal menus
Good local food, a nice country walk or short drive away.
An artisan baker in Bardwell who also provides breadmaking courses
A fascinating tour around this traditional brewery
Discover how this award-winning whiskey is produced and sample a tipple or two
Get up close to some wonderful birds
A closer look at our surrounding area
As well as the directory above, we have created short guides to the key places you may want to visit on your trip, that go into more detail about what you can expect to enjoy in our area.
Bury St Edmunds
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