EXPLORING THE AREA
Thordon is surrounded by a network of footpaths, where many pleasant walks can be enjoyed. There is also a village church to explore.
For cyclists, the quiet country lanes provide ample opportunities to explore a little further afield. A short drive away is Thornham Country Park where the natural woodland provides a habitat for abundant wildlife that can be observed firsthand whilst taking a leisurely stroll.
Nearby Framlingham, a sleepy village boasting a turreted castle and once the original seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, lies in an area which has become the centre of East Anglia's flourishing wine industry, and a number of local vineyards offer tours and tastings.
For archaeological enthusiasts, Sutton Hoo provides an absorbing day out - now managed by the National Trust, this Anglo-Saxon burial site of Raedwald (King of East Anglia), was the place where priceless treasure was discovered within a huge ship grave. Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens provide a further enjoyable day out nearby. Within 25 miles lie Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and the Suffolk/Norfolk coast. In addition, nearby Eye has a collection of boutique shops and groceries stores.
FOOD & DRINK
Many local pubs and restaurants abound. The village pub The Black Horse (only 10 minutes walk away) serves excellent meals/takeaways and for something really special there's Sugar and Spice, a local catering company. There is also a village convenience shop.
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Places to eat in and around Eye
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Eye Castle Eye Castle is a scheduled ancient
monument located within the town of Eye.
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park Lowestoft.
Perfect for a family day out.
Monsters Indoor Softplay
Childrens indoor play area Diss Tel: 01379 641400
Wingfield Old College & Gardens.
A complete arts & heritage experience.
2 miles NW of Stradbroke.
Tel: 01379 384888
Framlingham Castle. A superb 12th Century Castle with
continuous wall-walk linking 13 towers.
Tel: 01728 724189
Dream On - Womens Clothes Shop with a stylist.
Sarah's Hair Design 10 Church Street,
Eye,
Suffolk
Tel: 01379 871560
Grace and Beauty - Beauty Therapist.
Country Beauty, Skin & Body Care Centre,
10 Castle Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AN
Tel: 01379 871234 Treat yourself!
Stonham Barns & the British Birds of Prey Centre.
Off the A140 at Stonham Aspal
Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk
Telephone : 01953 887771
Museum of East Anglian Life Museum Shop
Stowmarket
Tel: 01449 61229
A day fishing! For information on places to fish locally
contact P M Pegg Angling Supplies
Tel: 01379 640430
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
See steam come to life in a garden setting.
Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk
Tel: 01379 686900
Thornham WalksThe historic Henniker estate.
12 miles of waymarked footpaths. Gift shop, tea room
and much more.
Signposted off the A140 near Eye
Diss Golf Club. A testing 18 holes
par 70 mainly on common land.
Tel: 01379 641025
Walking & Cycling around Eye.