Guidebook for Chevington
Food Scene
The Greyhound
62 High StFriendly pub specialising in authentic curries
The White Horse
Rede RoadExcellent food, lovely atmosphere
Greyhound & TwentyOne
Nunnery GreenNice food
Packhorse Inn Moulton
Bridge StreetExcellent food
CASA
98 Risbygate StLovely mediterranean food, in an atmospheric setting. Well worth a visit.
The Queen's Head
Rede RoadGood pub food.
Sightseeing
Lavenham
Beautiful medieval village with timber framed houses.
Beautiful interior, part of the Abby ruins. Also visit St Mary's church next door.
26 locals recommend
St. Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel HillBeautiful interior, part of the Abby ruins. Also visit St Mary's church next door.
Fabulous gardens famous for the abby ruins within. Has beautiful flowers at all times of year, including a rose garden, and has excellent views of the cathedral.
It has an avery and playground inside, and is great for a picnic in the sun.
Abbey Gardens Public Toilet
Angel HillFabulous gardens famous for the abby ruins within. Has beautiful flowers at all times of year, including a rose garden, and has excellent views of the cathedral.
It has an avery and playground inside, and is great for a picnic in the sun.
Long Melford
Lovely historic town
National Trust - Melford Hall
A great NT property with stunning grounds.
Very informative tour, including views over Bury, and tasting session in the Brewery Tap afterwards. Great value for money, but make sure you have a designated driver!
11 locals recommend
Greene King Brewery
Very informative tour, including views over Bury, and tasting session in the Brewery Tap afterwards. Great value for money, but make sure you have a designated driver!
Part of the local racing heritage
30 locals recommend
Palace House: National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art
Palace StreetPart of the local racing heritage
Chevington, All Saints' Church
Church RoadCharming village church. A lovely stroll from our house
Arts & Culture
Newmarket Rowley Mile Course
Cambridge RoadFun day out at the races
Cineworld Bury St Edmunds
ParkwayCinema complex
Unique regency theatre with programmes of modern and classic entertainment.
22 locals recommend
Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds
Westgate StreetUnique regency theatre with programmes of modern and classic entertainment.
Concert hall with variety of artists performing.
Hosts a craft market on Saturdays.
25 locals recommend
The Apex
1 Charter Square StConcert hall with variety of artists performing.
Hosts a craft market on Saturdays.
Independent 'arts' cinema , showing all sorts of films, including the biggest new releases. Cheaper than Cineworld, comfy armchair seats, and a bar downstairs (yes you can take a glass of wine in with you), it's always a winner!
27 locals recommend
Abbeygate Picturehouse
4 Hatter StIndependent 'arts' cinema , showing all sorts of films, including the biggest new releases. Cheaper than Cineworld, comfy armchair seats, and a bar downstairs (yes you can take a glass of wine in with you), it's always a winner!
Essentials
Tesco Express
1-2 Horringer RdLocal grocery shop.
Open 6am - 11pm every day
Costcutter
1A The StLocal grocery store
Waitrose & Partners
Fred Archer WaySuperstore. Open 7am - 8pm Mon - Sat. Sunday 10am - 4pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, classy pub, serving wines, ales and spirits. Also does good food.
14 locals recommend
The One Bull & Vino Gusto
25 Angel HillGreat, classy pub, serving wines, ales and spirits. Also does good food.
One of my favourite pubs in town. It's is actually the Green King flagship pub, however it has loads of atmosphere, and has a heated courtyard.
Masons Arms
14 Whiting StOne of my favourite pubs in town. It's is actually the Green King flagship pub, however it has loads of atmosphere, and has a heated courtyard.
Entertainment & Activities
Open air museum on saxon archaeological site. Often has events, particularly in the school holidays.
16 locals recommend
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Icklingham RoadOpen air museum on saxon archaeological site. Often has events, particularly in the school holidays.
Owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, the lakes are a haven for all sorts of wildlife. The visitor centre has all facilities including cafe. Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Sunday.
17 locals recommend
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, the lakes are a haven for all sorts of wildlife. The visitor centre has all facilities including cafe. Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Sunday.
All the sports facilities you need, including swimming pool with slides.
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre
Beetons WayAll the sports facilities you need, including swimming pool with slides.
Everything Else
Team are currently in National League 2, but still has an intimate atmosphere. Well worth a watch with a pint if they are playing.
Bury St. Edmunds RUFC
Southgate GreenTeam are currently in National League 2, but still has an intimate atmosphere. Well worth a watch with a pint if they are playing.
Spend a relaxing day here for a very reasonable price. Go on, pamper yourself!
The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
Bury RoadSpend a relaxing day here for a very reasonable price. Go on, pamper yourself!